Enhancing the Learning Environment at CSU through

TILT Learning Programs

Background Deficit vs. enrichment

TILT Learning Programs

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

Collaborative Partners

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

Advisory Boards

We believe…1. Students should take responsibility for their own

learning. 2. Students learn best in an environment that

respects diversity. 3. Students learn best when they reflect on the

process of learning.4. Academic skills are best learned within the context

of a given course or discipline.5. Learning is strategic.6. Learning is active. 7. Learning is collaborative.

Foundations of TILT Learning Programs

1. Academic & Study Skills2. Course-based Assistance3. Academic Enrichment4. Preparation

Four Areas of Programming Focus

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-Febru

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1. Academic & Study Skills

Workshops currently face-to face, 50 minutes

Coming soon...online modules

Science & Mathematics/Liberal Arts Tutorial Hall—Referrals

Other Campus Tutoring—Referrals Academic Advancement Center

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

2. Course-based Assistance

My Favorite Lecture series Hands-on Short Courses

◦ Web Design, Info Management

3. Academic Enrichment

CSU Creates Video Contest

Improving Higher Education Study Circles: In collaboration with the Center for Public Deliberation

3. Academic Enrichment

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

4. Preparation

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.”

The Center for Public Deliberation

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?

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

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

Discussion