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Date:         Fri, 13 Nov 1992 03:07:18 EST
From:         David Alan Bozak <dab@moxie.OSWEGO.EDU>
Subject:      Call for Papers

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                               CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

                          Fourth Annual National Conference

                     PROBLEM SOLVING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM 1993

                   Hobart/William Smith College, Geneva, New York
                       [Finger Lakes Region of New York State]

                             Thursday, Friday, Saturday
                                 June 24 - 26, 1993

          The  1993  NATIONAL  CONFERENCE  on  PROBLEM  SOLVING  ACROSS THE
          CURRICULUM  will be held at Hobart  and William Smith Colleges in
          Geneva,  New  York,  June  24-26, 1993.    The  conference offers
          opportunities  to exchange  ideas about  teaching problem solving
          and  critical thinking in ALL curriculum areas.  Presentations in
          the following areas are suggested:

                               The Expanded Classroom
                      Total Quality Management in the Classroom
                Planning, Implementing and Institutionalizing Change
                     Problem Solving Using Electronic Networking
            Challenging the Standards in Writing, Mathematics and Science
                             The Non-Traditional Student
                        Modeling the Problem Solving Process
                  Developing Learning Skills in the Core Curriculum
                                Cooperative Learning
                           Faculty Mentoring/Team Teaching
                         Teaching Styles and Learning Styles
                            Writing Across the Curriculum
               Critical Thinking and Non-Quantitative Problem Solving

          Proposals for four types of presentations are requested:

          1)   20-minute     discussions/demonstrations     of    classroom
               innovations,  faculty development activities, and results of
               educational  research.   Use of  instructional technology is
               strongly  encouraged in  these sessions.   Need  for special
               hardware or software requirments should be specified.

          2)   90-minute  workshops  focusing on  classroom implementation.
               These  workshops are intended to be hands-on sessions for 10
               -  15 participants to explore curriculum materials and novel
               delivery  techniques.  Computer labs  and seminar rooms will
               be   available   for   workshops.      Available   computing
               environments  include  VAX/VMS, MS-DOS,  Macintosh platforms
               and Bitnet/Internet access.

          3)   Directed   discussions/brainstorming  sessions  centered  on
               specific problems in higher education.  Presenters will open
               the  session by reviewing the  problem and then facilitating
               discussion.     These   sessions  will   take  place  during
               conference luncheons.

          4)   Posters for the Hall of Innovation, described below.

                                     GUIDELINES

          Prospective  presenters must  submit a  75-word abstract suitable
          for   the  conference  program  booklet   by  January  15,  1993,
          preferably  by  disk in  WordPerfect 5.1  form.   Receipt  of all
          abstracts will be acknowledged.  Final decisions on acceptance of
          presentation  proposals will  be made  by February  15, 1993; all
          authors  will be notified.  Final  papers for the 1993 conference
          proceedings  must be submitted by April  1, 1993, also by disk in
          WordPerfect 5.1 form.

          The "Hall of Innovation" is a gallery display of curriculum ideas
          and  effective  techniques  for teaching  problem  solving.   All
          presenters are invited to exhibit in poster form a description of
          their  presentation. Each poster will include a photograph of the
          presenter  and  a  description of  the  innovation.   Exceptional
          poster  displays will be recognized  during the conference awards
          dinner.   [Materials will be supplied for those wishing to create
          a  poster during the conference;  polaroid pictures will be taken
          upon arrival at Hobart and William Smith Colleges.]

          Send abstracts to:

               Martin Rosenzweig
               Mathematics Department
               Bryant College
               Smithfield, RI  02917

               Voice:    (401) 232-6187
               Fax:      (401) 232-6187
               E-mail:   mrosenzw@research1.bryant.edu

          For registration information:

               PSAC Registration
               Engineering Science/Physics Dept.
               Broome Community College
               P.O. Box 1017
               Binghamton, NY  13901

               Voice:    (607) 778-5039 or
                         (607) 778-5117
               Fax:      (607) 778-5345

          =================================================================

                            Tentative Conference Program

               ~~ A Conference for Teaching & Learning Innovations ~~
                including Presentations, Discussions, and Workshops

          Anonymous Quotes from the 1992 Conference Evaluations:

          "This is my first (of many) Problem-Solving Conferences.  the
          organization of the conference and quality of the presenters were
          excellent."

          "Once again I was energized by the whole interplay of people,
          ideas, energy, and learning."

          "One of the most significant conferences in Higher
          Education...outstanding workshops."

          WEDNESDAY, June 23 [Evening]
               4:00 -  9:00   Early Registration
               6:00 -  8:00   Buffet Dinner
               8:00 - 10:00   Recreation

          THURSDAY, June 24
               8:00 -  9:00   Registration/Session Leaders Meeting
               9:00 - 10:00   Opening Remarks/Keynote Address
              10:00 - 12:30   Plenary Session
              12:30 -  1:30   Luncheon by Discipline
               1:30 -  3:00   Paper/Workshop sessions
               3:30 -  5:00   Paper/Workshop sessions
               5:00 -  6:30   Social Hour/Opening of "Hall of Innovation"
               6:30 -  8:00   Buffet Dinner

          FRIDAY, June 25
               9:00 - 12:00   Plenary Session
              12:00 -  1:00   Luncheon by Discipline
               1:00 -  2:30   Paper/Workshop sessions
               3:00 -  4:30   Paper/Workshop sessions
               5:00 -  6:30   Social Hour
               6:30 -  8:00   Awards Dinner
               8:00 - 10:00   Entertainment

          SATURDAY, June 26
               9:00 - 12:00   Plenary Session
              12:00 -  1:00   Luncheon by Discipline
               1:00 -  2:30   Paper/Workshop sessions
               3:00 -  4:30   Conference Evaluation and Planning for 1994
               5:00 -  6:00   Social Hour
               6:00 -  8:00   Barbeque Dinner

                               $$$ CONFERENCE FEES $$$

          Registration Fee and Meals:   $200 before January 1, 1993
                                        $225 before April 1, 1993
                                        $250 after April 1, 1993

          Dormitory Lodging:  $20 per night, double occupancy
                              Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
                              ($30/night single occupancy)

          Additional Options: $10 Wednesday Evening Buffet (6 - 10 pm)
                              $25 Saturday Night Lodging
                              Syracuse/Rochester Shuttle

                  [Please Print] REGISTRATION FORM [Mail Promptly]

          Name ________________________________ Title ____________________

          Institution __________ Office Phone ________ Home Phone ________

          Discipline/Department __________________________________________

          Institution Address _____(Street Address, City, State, Zip)_____
                                __________________________________

          E-Mail _______________ Fax _______________

          *Registration Fee and Meals:
          ___ $200 before January 1, 1993
          ___ $225 before April 1, 1993
          ___ $250 after April 1, 1993

          *includes breakfast, lunch and
          dinner on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
          Plus all conference activities and
          copy of proceedings

          Domritory Lodging on
          Hobart/William Smith Campus:

                    Double    Single

          Wed.      $20 ___   $30 ___

          Thurs.    $20 ___   $30 ___

          Fri.      $20 ___   $30 ___

          Sat.      $20 ___   $30 ___

          Total Lodging Cost: $______

          Additional Options:

          ___ $10 Wednesday Evening Buffet
                    (6 - 10 pm)

          ___ Syracuse/Rochester Airport Shuttle
                    (Please notify flight schedule
                     30 days before conference)

          ___ Information about off-campus accommodations
               desired.

          Make check payable to "Problem Solving Conference 1993" and
          return with registration form to:
               PSAC Registration
               Engineering Science/Physics Dept.
               Broome Community College
               P.O. Box 1017
               Binghamton, NY  13901

Submitted to EDTECH by:  David Bozak   dab@moxie.OSWEGO.EDU
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