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Enhancing the Learning Environment at CSU through TILT Learning Programs

Enhancing the Learning Environment at CSU through TILT Learning Programs. TILT Learning Programs. Background Deficit vs . enrichment. Collaborative Partners. Academic Advancement Center CASA College of Natural Sciences College of Liberal Arts Native American Cultural Center

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Enhancing the Learning Environment at CSU through TILT Learning Programs

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  1. Enhancing the Learning Environment at CSU through TILT Learning Programs

  2. TILT Learning Programs • Background • Deficit vs. enrichment

  3. Collaborative Partners • Academic Advancement Center • CASA • College of Natural Sciences • College of Liberal Arts • Native American Cultural Center • Center for Public Deliberation • SLiCE • International Students & Scholars • Adult Learner & Veteran Services • Learning Assistance Program • Residence Life • Honor’s Program • RICRO • Career Center • Graduate School

  4. Advisory Boards • Student Advisory Board • Made up of students recommended by Faculty & Staff • Meet about 3 times/semester • Faculty/Staff Advisory Board • Headed by Andrea Reeve, AAC • Made up of people from all over campus • TILT’s members ex-officio

  5. Foundations of TILT Learning Programs • We believe… • Students should take responsibility for their own learning. • Students learn best in an environment that respects diversity. • Students learn best when they reflect on the process of learning. • Academic skills are best learned within the context of a given course or discipline. • Learning is strategic. • Learning is active. • Learning is collaborative.

  6. Four Areas of Programming Focus • Academic & Study Skills • Course-based Assistance • Academic Enrichment • Preparation

  7. 1. Academic & Study Skills • Time Management • Taking Great Notes • Presentation Skills • Critical Reading • Memory & Concentration • Academic Misconduct Awareness • Test-Taking Strategies • Academic Recovery • Active Learning Techniques • GTA Ethics Training • http://tilt.colostate.edu/learning/January-February%20LP%20Workshops.pdf Workshops currently face-to face, 50 minutes Coming soon...online modules

  8. 2. Course-based Assistance • Science & Mathematics/Liberal Arts Tutorial Hall—Referrals • Other Campus Tutoring—Referrals • Academic Advancement Center

  9. 2. Course-based Assistance • Supplemental Instruction: Pilot Spring 2010 • HIST 100, HIST 101, ECON 202 • Future Ideas: • Online Tutorial Exchange Board • Campus-wide Tutoring Summit

  10. 3. Academic Enrichment • My Favorite Lecture series • Hands-on Short Courses • Web Design, Info Management

  11. 3. Academic Enrichment • CSU Creates Video Contest • Improving Higher Education Study Circles: In collaboration with the Center for Public Deliberation

  12. 4. Preparation • In collaboration with the Career Center, the Graduate School, International Programs, and others… • Getting in to Graduate school • Grad School Panels • Leadership opportunities for students • Teaching opportunities for Graduate students • Alternative Career Paths Panel • Peace Corps/International Travel/Volunteer work • Self-Employment/Entrepreneurialism

  13. The Center for Public Deliberation The CSU Center for Public Deliberation (CPD) was established in the Fall of 2006 and is “Dedicated to enhancing local democracy through improved public communication and community problem solving.”

  14. Components to Cover How are we working to improve higher education and learning? What does it take to implement a dialogue on higher education? What is the project? What is the goal of the project? What have been the outcomes? What is in store for the future?

  15. Improvement and Implementation • How are we working to improve higher education and learning? • Hosting various dialogue processes • What does it take to implement a dialogue on higher education? • Human and material resources

  16. The Project • What is the project? • To host an ongoing conversation on improving the quality of learning • What is the goal of the project? • Spark change through campus dialogue

  17. Discussion

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