James Madison University Center for Faculty Innovation

Scholar and Best-Selling Author - Ken Bain

Schedule of Events for February 23-25, 2012

Dr. Bain's visit is sponsored by the National Science Foundation Bridging the Valley Grant, the Office of the Provost, and the Center for Faculty Innovation. Key collaborators include Student Success and Orientation.

Creating a Course with Promise
Thursday, February 23
11:00-2:00 pm
East Campus Library 3311

*Lunch will be served

Deep Learning: What do the Best College Students Do?
Thursday, February 23
5:00-6:00 pm (with a reception to follow)
Wilson Auditorium
*Hors d'oeurvres will be served


An Invitation to your Discipline: Natural Critical Learning Environments in Entry Level STEM Courses
Friday, February 24
12:30-2:00 pm
East Campus Library
3311
*Lunch will be served

Deep, Surface and Strategic Learners: A STEM Workshop
Friday, February 24
2:30-4:00 pm
East Campus Library
3311

Part-Time Faculty Professional Development Day Plenary Conversation

Saturday, February 25
9:00 - 3:00 pm
East Campus Library
*Light breakfast and lunch will be served


Biographical Sketch

Ken Bain is Vice Provost for University Learning and Teaching, Director, Research Academy for University Learning, and Professor of History, Montclair University (Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1976).