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P A G E 8Conference Sessions 1 & 2 ContinuedThe Nigerian vs. the U.S. Classroom: Important Lessons forShip Students Dr. Joseph Zume, Geography-Earth Science, SRH107As one who has been educated both in Nigeria and in the UnitedStates, and one who has also taught at the college level in bothcountries, I have unique experiences to share with Ship students,both from the perspective of an instructor and that of a student,which, I believe, students will benefit from.Opportunities in Music and Theatre Arts at Ship Dr. Mark Hartman,Dr. Margaret Lucia, Dr. Blaine Shover, Dr. Dennis Ritz, Dr.Paul Leitner, and Mr. Fred Dade, Music and Theatre Arts, LPAC 225Faculty from the Department of Music and Theatre Arts will describecourses, ensembles, and productions within the department. Therewill be time for questions so that students can sort out how theybest can utilize the resources provided by the university's professionalperforming arts faculty.The Professional Management of a Supply Chain: A CaseStudy of Santa Claus Dr. Ian Langella, Finance and Supply ChainManagement, GRH 308Supply chain management has emerged due to the realization thatcompetition today is between supply chains, not individual firms.Supply chain management requires coordination between supplychain partners. It also involves concentrating on core competenceand allowing supply chain partners to more efficiently add value atdifferent stages of the supply chain. The supply chain of SantaClaus, his elves, and their supply chain partners provide an interestingcase example, offering much insight into the field. Participantswill be entertained while being shown examples of professionalmanagement of value added processes in a very seasonal business.Travel, Learn and Live Abroad: Incorporating Study AbroadInto Your Academic Plan Mrs. Mary Burnett, Dean of Students,Student Affairs, and Ms. Jennifer Johnson, Class of 2012, RLH 200Join us to learn the basic information you need in order to spend aportion of your SHIP degree studying in a foreign country. All majorsare invited and encouraged to attend. Ms. Jennifer Johnson,Ship senior and Spanish language major, will share her personaljourney in two very different countries, South Korea in 2009 andArgentina in 2010.Conference Sessions 3 & 4A - College Life: Transition to Your New Life5 Tips for Adjusting to College Life Dr. Ashley Seibert, Psychology,FSC 226During this fun and interactive session, students will receive tipsabout adjusting to college life ranging from dealing with stress tostudy skills.Coming Back to School: Life as a Non-traditional Student Dr.Alice Armstrong, Computer Science, MCT 164Not so concerned about the consequences of getting caught with afake ID? Already know how to do your own laundry? Not planningon rushing a fraternity or sorority to get your social life started?Come join our panel discussion with other non-traditional undergrads.We will be talking about issues that matter to returning studentssuch as classroom dynamics, finding friends and study partners,resources for returning students, and balancing school withother life, work, and family demands.Make time. You have choices for what you do with your time.For every hour of in class time, you are responsible for at least 2hours of work outside of class. That means each week you shoulddevote at least 6 hours (for a 3-credit class) to that class. If youare carrying a 15.0 credit load this means you should devote atleast 30 hours outside of class to studying, reading, preparing forexams., etc. When you don’t make time, it is unlikely you will dowell and is a consequence of your decisions.Coping with the Pressures of Alcohol, Drugs, and Pharma(ADP) on Campus Dr. Todd Whitman, Counseling, GRH 101This presentation will provide a forum for a frank, open discussionabout alcohol, drugs, and pharma use on campus. This dialogue willnot be preachy or focus on scare tactics, but will instead provide anopportunity for students to discuss facts and perceptions about thistopic. The overall emphasis of this presentation is harm reduction aswell as teaching students how to make informed decisions aboutwhether to use or not use.Don’t Be a Weiner: Make Your Apologies Meaningful Dr. MistyL. Knight, Human Communication Studies, DHC 208This session will explore my research in self-defense rhetoric of publicfigures and apply those findings to practical applications in theattendees' interpersonal relationships. We will examine a variety ofhigh-profile public apologies and talk about the flaws found in thoseapologies. Next, we will talk about the positive and negative motivationsto apologize. Finally, I will discuss the steps to an appropriateapology to heal relationships.Strategies for Success in Working Groups and Teams Dr. RichardA. Knight, Human Communication Studies, DHC 310Many undergraduate classes list a group or team project as a majorassignment. While students often complain about group work, it is anecessary part of learning to work effectively and to communicateas a team member, a skill highly valued by employers. This sessionwill help incoming students to understand the basics of succeedingwhen communicating with in-class work groups in order to helpthem accomplish course objectives as well as to complete groupassignments more effectively.Student Veterans and Students who get Veterans Benefitsfrom Parents: Open Session Mr. Robert Smith, Dean of Students,Student Affairs and Mr. Max Morelock, Student and President ofStudent Veterans of America (SVA), SRH 109A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S
Conference Sessions 3 & 4 ContinuedP A G E 9Undergraduate Research Opportunities Dr. Marc Renault, Mathematics,and Dr. Allen Dieterich-Ward, History and Philosophy, MCT 258In this session, two professors - one from math, one from history - will talkabout how they have conducted independent research projects with students.Also, students will discuss research projects they engaged in and the outcomesof their research. Come learn about the benefits of research and howyou can get involved.B - College Skills: Get Prepared for ClassesAcademic success does not come by accident. Successful students take controlof their educational journey. This presentation highlights 3 actions toenhance your potential for success: making appropriate decisions; getting themost out of academic advising; and, taking advantage of needed resources.C – General TopicsClasses at the Beach: Take a Class at Wallops Island Marine ScienceConsortium Dr. Pablo Delis, Biology, and Dr. Sean Cornell, Geography-EarthScience, FSC 356Ask Us Anything: Instant Answers and Research Guides Mr. AaronDobbs, Lehman Library, LL 106A demonstration and discussion of library-based tools for finding appropriateacademic research sources for assignment completion.Brain Games: Learn How Your Brain Works So You Can Study MoreEffectively Dr. Tom Frielle, Chemistry, FSC 108The talk will center on how the brain allows us to learn from a neurochemistry/biochemicalperspective. The presentation will then segue into 1 or 2 active,hands-on demonstrations of how we learn, such as serial position (thedepth of understanding being dependent on the order of the learning tasks)and depth of learning (the depth of understanding is related to the depth ofthe processing during the learning process). I will then sum up by suggestingdifferent learning strategies that are suggested by what students havedemonstrated in the hands-on activities.How to Get the Most Out of Your World History Course! Dr. CatherineClay, History, DHC 202The title says it all!Mathematical Road Blocks Dr. Debbie Gochenaur, Mathematics, MCT 265Whether you have deep anxiety about taking a required mathematics course,have a mathematics learning disability, or just plain old do not like math,come join us for a discussion on techniques for helping you make your Shippensburgmath experience as successful and enjoyable as possible.Preparing for Global Citizenship: How to Learn a New Language atShip! Dr. Blandine Mitaut, Modern Languages, José González, Student, andBenjamin Ciccarone, Student, RLH 101Students in this day and age need to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, andskills allowing them to function beyond their cultural borders and communities.The fastest and most efficient way to learn to appreciate cultural diversity,understand other cultures and be open to the world is to develop the abilityto speak one or more languages besides one’s native idiom. And you maystart at any age! Whether you already speak more than one language, studieda language in high school or are new to languages altogether, this session willexplain how languages at Ship prepare you to be an active global, multiculturalcitizen of the 21st century. It will also explain how language study differsfrom other disciplines and give you strategies to be successful in your languageclasses at Ship -- language requirement and beyond.Ever thought about taking a class at the beach? While here at Shippensburg,you can. Ship is a member of the Marine Science Consortium who operates aresidential facility near Chincoteague Virginia. So if you want a hands-onlearning experience in the field, there is no better opportunity! whether youare a science major or not, there are opportunities for everyone, so come findout how you can take advantage of this opportunity.Education Outside of the Box…How to Get Smart While Getting Dirty!Ms. Veronica Woodlief, Graduate Student, Department of Geography & EarthScience, SRH 107Current graduate student Veronica Woodlief will share her experiences as anundergraduate at Shippensburg, the majority of which was spent in ‘the field’.As a non-traditional transfer student, Veronica wanted something more thanwhat was offered in the classroom alone. Luckily, Shippensburg offers manyopportunities to learn in a wide variety of settings, including the Florida Keys,the Netherlands Antilles, and coastal Virginia, to name a few. Come to thissession if getting your hands dirty while getting your education sounds likefun to you!The Honors Program at Ship Ms. Jennifer Hoover, Honors Program and Mr.Nathan Barr, Honors Program, DHC 204The Honors Program is open to high-achieving students of all majors. Benefitsinclude priority scheduling, small Honors courses, and scholarships for researchand study abroad. This session is intended for students not currentlyenrolled in the program who are interested in learning more about the opportunitiesand application process. The Honors Program organizes major service-learning projects such as Reach Out, an initiative to enhance education in theDominican Republic and Ship Trip. Current Honors students will share theirexperiences helping with service projects, attending conferences, and studyingabroad!IT Services @ Ship Mr. Jamie Rhine, Information Technologies and Services(ITS), and Mr. John VandeBrake, ITS, MCT 158Learn about the range of IT Services offered at Ship, including the StudentInformation System (SIS), Student Help Desk, ResNet, SU Alert text messaging,computer labs, online file space, printing, wireless access, and more. Thissession will teach you everything you need to know when it comes to computingon campus!Memory and Mindfulness Dr. Angela Bartoli, Psychology, and Dr. Lea Adams,Psychology, FSC 228Professors Are Not From Mars Dr. Sara Grove, Political Science, and Dr.Lynn Baynum, Teacher Education, SPH 224This session will help students understand how their memory works and howbeing mindful aids in learning and memory.Students rarely know about how professors become professors. A panel offaculty members will discuss their undergraduate experiences and share theirthoughts about how to succeed academically.Strategies of Self-Directed Learning in the Internet Environment Dr.Han Liu, Teacher Education, SPH 230There are tremendous opportunities that make self-directed learning convenient,effective, and efficient as the Internet provides more and more highquality learning resources and tools for college students, such as OCW (OpenCourse Ware) and OERs (Open Educational Resources). The Internet is alsocreating diverse engaging learning environments for the digital natives. Thispresentation will help millennial learners to apply self-directed learning strategiesto enhance and facilitate the mastery of their college subject content andskills, and enrich their academic well-being in general.Taking Control of Your Academic Success Dr. Stephen O. Wallace, CoordinatorAdvising Development, SPH 250Students Interested in Studying Abroad Dr. Kurt Kraus, Counseling &International Studies, and Dr. Gretchen Pierce, History & International Studies,SHP 220Ship faculty who havestudied internationallywill share their learningexperiences. They willdescribe their adventuresabroad and how theseexperiences influencedtheir development asscholars, professors, andpeople.A C A D E M I C D A Y 2 0 1 1 , P R O G R A M S
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