Narrowing the Gulf For Underrepresented
Students in Postsecondary Education
March 18-19, 2010
St. Petersburg College
EpiCenter
13805 58th Street N
Largo, Florida
Proposals for presentations at the Eleventh Annual Narrowing the Gulf Conference for
Underrepresented Students in Postsecondary Education are being accepted. This conference focuses
on concepts, ideas and practical strategies that improve classroom instruction and support services for
underrepresented students that, in turn, benefit all students. We are seeking proposals in the following
areas:
Applications are due Oct. 15. You can apply online or by faxing or e-mailing a completed application to 727-341-3242 or connell.peg@spcollege.edu.
Strand I: Disabilities
• Universal design
• Understanding ADA and how
to appropriately determine
accommodations for students with disabilities
• Understanding learning disabilities
• Designing accessible online courses
• Math strategies for students with
learning disabilities
• Connection between ADHD and
addictive behavior
• ADHD and self-determination
• Working with students with
psychiatric disabilities
• Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome
• Language strategies for students with
learning disabilities
• Working with specific disabilities, e.g.
blind, deaf and hard of hearing, etc.
• Transitioning from high school
to postsecondary and/or from
community college to university
• Working with returning veterans
disabled in war
• Reframing Disability Services and Strategic Planning
Strand II: Economic,
Academic and Culturally
Disadvantaged Students
• Who is the “disadvantaged” student –
how does this impact your teaching?
• English as a Second language –
classroom techniques and strategies
• Diversity – understanding and
appreciating cultural differences
• Diversity – strategies that enhance
learning in a diverse setting
• Avoiding stereotyping
• Counseling and academic advisement
for students
• Successful strategies in working with
students with multiple barriers to
success
• Recruitment and retention strategies
• Strategies for success in developmental
classes
• Distance learning as a practical
alternative for special needs students –
strategies in course planning
• Sessions on specific underrepresented
groups:
— African-American males
— Hispanic Americans/latinos
— Asians/Asian Americans
— Native Americans
— Economically disadvantaged
Strand III: General Classroom
Issues
• De-escalation strategies
• Understanding the adult learner –
teaching strategies that work
• Diversity in the classroom
• Motivational techniques for marginal
students
• Recruiting and retaining males
• Online classes – benefits, challenges
and design strategies
• Dealing with difficult student behaviors
• Ethical considerations in decision
making
• Stress management
• Career and life planning
• Civility in the classroom
• Developing a mentorship program
• Building a support system that leads to
success for students
• Understanding learning differences
• Specific classroom techniques (reading,
math, etc.) that help students learn
• Improving reading for adults
• Strategies that challenge students
Strand IV: Critical Thinking
• Discipline-specific strategies for teaching
for critical thinking
• Innovative strategies for developing
critical thinking skills in classroom and
online teaching
• Teaching for critical thinking in career
and technical education
• Incorporating critical thinking in Student
Life Skills courses
• Assessing the success of
teaching for critical thinking
• Increasing success of
students with learning
disabilities by
teaching for
critical thinking
Conference Site
This year’s conference will be at the
EpiCenter, a joint-use facility between
St. Petersburg College and Pinellas County
where professionals from business,
government and academia come together
to provide a unique blend of information
and services. The EpiCenter houses SPC’s
Corporate Training Center, which provides
innovative business solutions and training to
meet the needs of businesses and individuals
through credit and non-credit classes in
professional development, technology,
regulated industries, and business solutions.
The EpiCenter also houses the 10,000-squarefoot
Collaborative Labs, where businesses
can focus on planning, strategizing, problemsolving,
and business development.
Additionally, the EpiCenter has instructional
space for several of SPC’s high-tech, two-year
programs, as well as the college’s four-year
Technology Management program.
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for
conference participants at the Holiday Inn
Express, 13625 Icot Blvd., Clearwater, FL.This newly renovated hotel
is within walking distance of the conference site.
Transportation will be provided for those who
prefer to ride.
Room rates: $119 per night plus tax; room rates include a hot breakfast each morning. Call 1-800-465-4329,
after Oct. 15, 2009, to ask for a
reservation with the St. Petersburg
College Narrowing the Gulf group rate.
The Application for Presenters is due Oct. 15. You can apply online or complete the application and fax or e-mail it to 727-341-3242 or connell.peg@spcollege.edu.
For further information, please contact:
Peg Connell
Conference Coordinator
St. Petersburg College
P.O. Box 13489
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
(727) 341-3398
connell.peg@spcollege.edu
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