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“One of the most respected professional development programs for Texas community college teachers” The Great Teaching Round Up, founded by Don Bass at College of the Mainland in 1982, is scheduled for May 20-23, 2013 at the Fredericksburg Inn & Suites in Fredericksburg, Texas.

Expectation The Great Teaching Round Up differs from most conferences in that, for the most part, the program is created by the participants themselves. The staff’s major role is facilitation. The format varies but often includes: teaching clinics, panels, organized discussions, “hands on” workshops, and presentations by partici-pants or Round Up staff. It also features choices among activities. The exchange takes place not only in scheduled sessions but also informally around the pool, in conversations at dinner, or on excursions around Fredericksburg.

Focus The goals of the seminar include: Sharing methods and techniques … Celebrating good teaching … Creative, realistic problem solving … An exploration of new ideas … Serious introspection and self-appraisal … Professional and personal renewal.

Process Assemble a group of people who really care about teaching and place them in an isolated, unstructured setting in the beautiful Texas hill country. The rewards can be astounding: Over the years, many teachers have reported that the Round Up allowed them to believe in their chosen profession as never before.

Lead facilitator Helen Jackson, Houston Community College.

“The interaction and learning that occurs at these retreats offers faculty a meaningful respite from the ongoing demands of academic work, as well as

a rich mine of ideas and inspiration.” —Terry Stewart Mouchayleh,

Tarrant County College

Come to theGreat Teaching Round Up!

EARLY REGISTRATION: $550.00 for members or $595.00 for non-members (Double occupancy with another attendee. Includes room and meals, but not transportation. Additional $135.00 for single occupancy.) AFTER MAY 3 include an additional $25.00.My check in the amount of $__________, payable to TCCTA, is enclosed. I understand that no refunds will be made if reservations are cancelled after April 12. SEND TO: GREAT TEACHING ROUND UP, TCCTA, 5113 Southwest Parkway, Suite 185, Austin, Texas 78735. Fax: (512) 328-1086. For more information or to verify availabilty, contact Carol Fricke, at (800) 288-6850, Ext. 11. E-mail: [email protected].

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CONTENTS

4 President’s Message

5 TCCTAOfficersandCommittees

13 CandidatesforStateOffice

16 ProfessionalDevelopmentSeminars

17 GIFTSSessions

18 SectionTracks

20 ConventionProgram

21 RegistrationInformationandSectionMeetings

36 SuccessandTechnologySeminars

38 BanquetandGeneralSession

39 HotelInformation

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TCCTA

TCCTA

MESSENGER

JANUARY 2013VOLUME XLIX NUMBER 3

TCCTA Messenger (ISSN 1091-398X) is published four times annually, in September, Decem ber, January, and April, by the TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHERS ASSOCIA TION, 5113 Southwest Parkway, Suite 185, Austin, Texas 78735. Annual dues $45, $5 of which is for subscription to TCCTA Messenger. TCCTA Messenger is abstracted and indexed in the ERIC monthly abstract journal, Resources in Education. Periodicals Postage Paid at Austin, Texas. POST MASTER: Send address changes to TCCTA Messenger, 5113 Southwest Parkway, Suite 185, Austin, Texas 78735.

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2012-2013EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE

JANE ENGLANDPresident

NorthCentralTexasCollegeCorinth,Texas76208

CAROL LOWEPresident-Elect

McLennanCommunityCollegeWaco,Texas76708

DAVID LYDICSecretary

AustinCommunityCollegeAustin,Texas78701

ESSIE CHILDERSTreasurer

BlinnCollegeBryan,Texas77805

ANNIE BENIFIELDImmediatePastPresident

LoneStarCollege–TomballTomball,Texas77375

COMMITTEECHAIRS

TERRI YORkProfessionalDevelopmentCommittee

KilgoreCollegeKilgore,Texas75662

IRMA RODRIGUEzLegislativeCommitteeSouthTexasCollege

McAllen,Texas78502

ANN-MARIE SCHLENDERMembershipServicesCommittee


LOLA kINGNominatingCommittee

TrinityValleyCommunityCollegeTerrell,Texas75160

FRED NEWBURYMembershipCommittee

RichlandCollegeDallas,Texas75243

GENE DENNEYResolutionsCommittee

ClarendonCollegeClarendon,Texas79226

kEITH BAILEYAuditingCommittee

NorthCentralTexasCollegeGainesville,Texas76240

CHAD CRYER ConventionCommittee


GEORGE JACkSONPublicationsCommittee

CollinCollege–PrestonRidgeFrisco,Texas75034

CAROL kELLERElectionCommitteeSanAntonioCollege

SanAntonio,Texas78212

Foundation for Professional Excellence in the Community College

GAIL MALONE, ChairSouthPlainsCollege

Levelland,Texas79336

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President’s MessageThe 66th annual TCCTA convention is just around the corner and it

promises to be the best ever! So make plans now to join us at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston, February 21-23, 2013.

This year’s theme, “Taking Pride in Our Profession,” was carefully chosen to recognize the accomplishments, seriousness of purpose and dedi-cation of all community college employees. It is an unfortunate sign of current economic and political times that we must remind ourselves and public policy makers of the critical importance of the solid educational foundation provided by two-year institutions. We can proudly say that on a daily basis community college personnel demonstrate competence and

determination in their efforts to provide hope and opportunity to present and future generations. The economic success of our state and its citizens depends upon us!

The TCCTA convention is the major professional development event of the year offering participants over 150 discipline-specific presentations as well as special programs on financial and retirement planning, Social Security and innovative technology. Additionally TCCTA lobbyist Beaman Floyd will share his insights regarding the upcoming legislative session.

If you can only attend one professional development event this year, the TCCTA convention is the one to choose. The convention not only provides the latest information on technical devel-opments and public policy but it also creates a venue for educators from across the state to renew acquaintances, make new friends, and exchange ideas with known scholars and experts in their respective fields.

The diverse convention program would not have been possible without the creativity and hard work of numerous TCCTA Standing Committee and Section Chair volunteers who devoted countless hours setting up the individual sessions and arranging for outstanding speakers. Also at the popular Great Ideas for Teaching Students (GIFTS) Sessions you will find over a dozen col-leagues demonstrating their individual ideas for engaging student interest and promoting stimu-lating classroom environments. The entire program is an impressive example of the talent, energy and cooperative spirit of our members. And the offerings are constantly expanding! This year a guided tour of The Houston Museum of Natural Science, a new section on Humanities, and a special Book Blitz program have been added.

As you peruse the articles in the Messenger and visit our website at www.tccta.org/convention for the complete list of offerings you will see that TCCTA is your “go to” organization for the latest and most accurate news relating to state and national higher educational issues and for the highest quality professional development programs. So mark your calendars and make your reser-vations now.

In conclusion, I thank you all most sincerely for allowing me the honor of serving as TCCTA President. It has been a privilege to work with so many accomplished colleagues in the planning of this exciting convention. I look forward to seeing you in Houston.

2013 Convention Issue 5

TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONOFFICERS 2012-2013

COMMITTEES 2012-2013(Appointments expire March 31, 2013, unless indicated otherwise.)

Jane EnglandPresident

NorthCentralTexasCollege

Carol LowePresident-ElectMcLennan

CommunityCollege

David LydicSecretaryAustin

CommunityCollege

Annie BenifieldImmediatePastPresidentLoneStarCollege–

Tomball

Essie ChildersTreasurer

BlinnCollege–Bryan

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Terri York, Kilgore College, ChairRobert W. Bauman, Amarillo College (2014) Amanda Chau, Blinn College–Bryan Campus

(2015)Jill Coe, Lee CollegePamela George, Amarillo College (2015)Idolina Hernandez, Lone Star College–Cy-Fair

(2014)Jada P. Hill, Richland CollegeJohn Hitt, North Lake College (2015)Malcolm Jackson, Tarrant County College Dis-

trict (2014)Mark Jordan, Odessa CollegeMary McCoy, Lamar State College–Orange

(2015)Levita O. O’Brien, San Jacinto College–CentralSondra Richards, Midland College (2014)Mary Ellen Young, Texarkana College (2015)

FOUNDATION FOR PROFESSIONAL

EXCELLENCE IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Gail Malone, South Plains College, ChairTerri York, Kilgore CollegeLee Grimes, South Texas CollegeCarol Lowe, McLennan Community CollegeAndrea Zabel, Midland College

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEEGene Denney, Clarendon College, ChairLouie Asuncion, Del Mar CollegeLindsey Gainer, Tyler Junior CollegeMary Ann Jackson, Lone Star College–University

ParkBeth Shelton, Paris Junior College

AUDITING COMMITTEEKeith Bailey, North Central Texas College, Chair John Matula, Alvin Community CollegeTaMika Steward, Tarrant County College–South-

east

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Irma Rodriguez, South Texas College, ChairMichael A. Campenni, McLennan Community

CollegeKarl Clark, Coastal Bend College–Alice (2014)Scott Donaldson, Tarrant County College District

(2014)Glen Findley, Odessa College (2015) Ola S. George, Houston Community College–

Soutwest (2014)Terry Gilmour, Midland College (2015)Wendy A. Gunderson, Collin College–Preston

Ridge (2014)Randy Jarvis, South Texas College (2015)Pat Ledbetter, North Central Texas CollegeRaul Lopez, Houston Community College–Cen-

tral (2015)Chase Machen, Grayson County College (2015)Rickey D. McFadden, Paris Junior College (2014) David H. Zimmermann, Lone Star College–

Montgomery

ELECTION COMMITTEE

Carol Keller, San Antonio College, ChairP. Jane Brixey, Cisco CollegePatsy C. Lemaster, Amarillo CollegeJoseph D. (Dan) Mendoza, Lee CollegeChad Mueller, Weatherford College

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

George N. Jackson, Collin College–Preston Ridge, Chair

Jan R. Anderson, Central Texas CollegeMichael P. Berberich, Galveston CollegeLee H. Grimes, South Texas CollegeVirginia A. Hanning, San Jacinto College–CentralToni L. McMillen, Collin College–Central Park Rebecca L. Tate, Lone Star College–Tomball

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Fred Newbury, Richland College, Chair

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COMMITTEE

Anne-Marie Schlender, Austin Community Col-lege–Rio Grande, Chair (2014)

Sylvia Brown, Midland College (2015)Sara M. Carrasco, Laredo Community College

(2014)Jessica Ann Cooper, St. Philip’s CollegeBarbara Corbisier, Blinn College–Bryan (2015)Gail Cox, Temple College (2014) Helen Jackson, Houston Community College–

Southwest (2015)Wayne Langehennig, South Plains College–Lub-

bock (2015)Rajiv Malkan, Lone Star College–Montgomery

(2014)Ruth Grace Megnet, Lamar State College–Port

ArthurCharles M. Newton, Houston Community Col-

lege–SouthwestMichelle Novak, Houston Community College

(2015)Jack Stanley, Frank Phillips College (2015Lynda S. Villanueva, Brazosport College

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Lola A. King, Trinity Valley Community Col-lege, Chair

Larry C. Allen, Panola CollegeTerry Mouchayleh, Tarrant County College–Trin-

ity RiverFred Newbury, Richland CollegePaula A. Wilhite, Northeast Texas Community

College

CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Chad L. Cryer, Austin Community College–Northridge, Chair

Sheryl Holland, Houston Community College–Southwest

Susan Honeywell, Angelina CollegeCarolyn C. Robertson, Tarrant County Col-

lege–SouthDale Westfall, Midland College

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Brenda HellyerChair

SanJacintoCollege

Glenda BarronTreasurer

TempleCollege

Mark EscamillaViceChair

DelMarCollege

TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATIONOFFICERS, 2012-13

INSTITUTIONALMEMBERS,2012-13(AsofJanuary22,2013)

Alamo Community College District ..........................................................................................................................Bruce Leslie, ChancellorAlvin Community College ..............................................................................................................................A. Rodney Allbright, PresidentAmarillo College ......................................................................................................................................................J. Paul Matney, PresidentAngelina College ..................................................................................................................................................Larry M. Phillips, PresidentAustin Community College District ...................................................................................................................... Richard Rhodes, PresidentBlinn College ........................................................................................................................................................... Daniel J. Holt, PresidentBrazosport College ............................................................................................................................................Millicent M. Valek, PresidentCentral Texas College ..........................................................................................................................................Thomas Klincar, ChancellorCisco College .............................................................................................................................................................Bobby Smith, PresidentClarendon College ........................................................................................................................................................Phil Shirley, PresidentCollin County Community College District .............................................................................................................Cary A. Israel, PresidentDallas County Community College District ........................................................................................................ Wright Lassiter, ChancellorEl Paso Community College ...................................................................................................................................William Serrate, PresidentGalveston College ..............................................................................................................................................W. Myles Shelton, PresidentGrayson County College ....................................................................................................................................Alan J. Scheibmeir, PresidentHill College ................................................................................................................................................... Sheryl Smith Kappus, PresidentHouston Community College System ...................................................................................................................Mary Spangler, ChancellorHoward College ........................................................................................................................................................Cheryl Sparks, PresidentKilgore College .................................................................................................................................................. William M. Holda, PresidentLamar Institute of Technology ....................................................................................................................................... Paul Szuch, PresidentLaredo Community College ............................................................................................................................. Juan L. Maldonado, PresidentLee College...............................................................................................................................................................Dennis Brown, PresidentLone Star College System ................................................................................................................................Richard Carpenter, ChancellorMcLennan Community College .........................................................................................................................Johnette McKown, PresidentMidland College .......................................................................................................................................................Steve Thomas, PresidentNorth Central Texas College ...................................................................................................................................Eddie Hadlock, PresidentPanola College ........................................................................................................................................................ Gregory Powell, PresidentParis Junior College .............................................................................................................................................Pamela D. Anglin, PresidentRanger College ................................................................................................................................................William J. Campion, PresidentSan Jacinto College District .................................................................................................................................. Brenda Hellyer, ChancellorSouth Plains College................................................................................................................................................... Kelvin Sharp, PresidentSouth Texas College ....................................................................................................................................................Shirley Reed, PresidentTarrant County College District ................................................................................................................ Erma Johnson Hadley, ChancellorTexarkana College .........................................................................................................................................................Alan Rasco, PresidentTexas State Technical College ............................................................................................................................... Michael Reeser, ChancellorTrinity Valley Community College ........................................................................................................................ Glendon Forgey, PresidentTyler Junior College ............................................................................................................................................L. Michael Metke, PresidentVernon College.......................................................................................................................................................Dusty Johnston, PresidentThe Victoria College .................................................................................................................................................Thomas Butler, PresidentWeatherford College....................................................................................................................................................Kevin Eaton, PresidentWestern Texas College .................................................................................................................................................Mike Dreith, PresidentWharton County Junior College ......................................................................................................................Betty A. McCrohan, President


TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATIONMembership Committee, 2012-2013

Fred Newbury, Richland College, Chair

Alamo Community College District Northeast Lakeview College ............................Allison Duesing Palo Alto College ......................................... Gabriel O. Ume St. Philips College ........................................... Nina McGrath San Antonio College ............................. Liz Ann Baez AguilarAlvin Community College .................................... John MatulaAmarillo College .............................................. Michelle OrcuttAngelina College ............................................... Ronnie E. HallAustin Community College District ........................ Mary Parker Cypress Creek .......................................................Ina Midkiff Eastview ................................................................ Ann Palmer Northridge ................................................. Jeffrey L. Stringer Pinnacle ............................................................ Nancy Miller Rio Grande ......................................................... Mary Kohls Round Rock ....................................................Louella H. TateBlinn College Brenham .............................................................. Max Hibbs Bryan .......................................................... Darren J. PiersonCentral Texas College .......................................... Lisa M. VolleCisco Junior College ................................. Tianay Rabb BralleyClarendon College ........................................... Larry WigintonCoastal Bend College ............................................... Karl ClarkCollege of the Mainland ................... Marilynn M. Kish-MolinaCollin College Central Park ...................................................... Tyler Young Preston Ridge ...................................... Wendy A. Gunderson Spring Creek .............................................. Denise M. Brown Rosemary M. KarrDallas County Community College Brookhaven College ..................................... Amber Surmiller Cedar Valley College ........................... Tommy J. Thompson

Mikal McDowell Eastfield College ................................................. Ana Piffardi El Centro College ...................................... Jimmie J. Henslee Mountain View College ......................................... Ken Alfers North Lake College .................... Enrique King Chamberlain Richland College ..................................................... Jada Hill

Fred G. NewburyDel Mar College .............................................. Donald R. CraigFrank Phillips College ............................................ John JordanGalveston College ................................ M. Theron Waddell, Jr.Grayson County College .................................... Chase MachenHill College ........................................................... Thom SmithHouston Community College System Central College .................................................. James Owens

David Wilcox Northeast College ............................................. Linda Comte Southwest ................................................ Novella WashingtonHoward College .................................................. Amy BurchettJacksonville College ............................................. Jan ModisetteKilgore College ........................................... Nina L. VerheydenLamar Institute of Technology ........................... Lizzette Rivera Lamar State College – Port Arthur ................... Michelle AskewLaredo Community College ................................. Beverly Boling

Lee College .......................................................... DeDe GriffithJoseph D. (Dan) Mendoza

Lone Star College System ...................................Laurie Passmore Cy-Fair ..................................................... Idolina Hernandez Kingwood ................................................ Jean C. Whileyman Montgomery .................................... Martina S. Kusi-Mensah North Harris .................................................. Dorothy Reade Tomball ............................................ Annie Johnson Benifield

Janie FiloteoMcLennan Community College .............. Michael A. CampenniMidland College ..................................... Andrea Collins ZabelNavarro College .................................................... Rita O’BrienNorth Central Texas College ................................ Jane England

Pat Ledbetter Northeast Texas Community College ................... Doug RicheyOdessa College .................................................... Brian K. DillePanola College .................................................... Larry C. AllenParis Junior College ................................................ Marian EllisSan Jacinto College Central Campus ...........................................Virginia Hanning North Campus ........................................... Cynthia Woodcock South Campus ...................................... L. Pandora Freestone

Cristina CardenasMaryann Blake

South Plains College Levelland .................................................. Patricia E. Cearley Reese Center ............................................... Martha Ann JonesSouth Texas College .......................................... Irma Rodriguez

Lee GrimesRandy Jarvis

Southwest Texas Junior College ................... Diane UnderwoodTarrant County College District Northwest Campus .......................................... Peggy K. Ford South Campus ......................................... David J. Clinkscale Southeast Campus ................................ Ashley Barden Alfaro Trinity River .......................................................... Lori Fowler

Justin BrumitTemple College ........................................................ Gail J. CoxTexarkana College ...................................... Dianne K. HenlineTexas State Technical College System TSTC – Harlingen ...................................... Robert S. Sanchez TSTC – Waco .............................................Philip M. PoulterTrinity Valley Community College ....................... Lola A. KingTyler Junior College ......................................... Shelley A. Kersh

Gigi R. DelkVernon College ..................................................... Dina B. Neal Century City .......................................................Linda KalskiThe Victoria College ....................................... Harry A. Wagner

Babette K. LoweWeatherford College ............................................ Chad MuellerWestern Texas College ....................................LaVeeda NewsomeWharton County Junior College .....................Jennifer L. Jeffery

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Candidates for State Office 2013-14

Pursuant to 2004 amendments to the TCCTA bylaws, Executive Committee elections will be conducted online. Members are al-lowed to vote at their convenience using the Internet.

Candidate information and secure online voting instructions are included below.No paper absentee ballots or mailing will be necessary. A computer will be provided at the convention, on Friday, February 22, from

8:00 a.m., until 5:00 p.m., for professional members who have not had the opportunity to vote.To tabulate the results and guarantee security and confidentiality, TCCTA has contracted with Alamark, a company with vast experi-

ence in providing secure communications and data collection. Professional members will vote using their username and password.Under provisions of the TCCTA bylaws, candidates could have been nominated by petitions. The December 1 deadline for

“nominations-by-petition” passed with no petitions being filed, according to Lola King, Trinity Valley Community College, chair of the Nominating Committee.

Provision is made also in the TCCTA bylaws for candidates to be nominated from the floor during the first general session of the convention, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, February 21. Only professional members are eligible to vote in the election. Voting privileges are not extended to associate, student, and unaffiliated members under the bylaws.

To vote in the election, click “Vote Now” on the TCCTA home page, at www.tccta.org, and follow the directions.

Candidate for President-Elect

David Lydic

AustinCommunity College

Educational Background: Brazosport College (AA, Psychology, 1972); Uni-versity of Texas at Austin (BA, Psychology, 1974); University of Houston (MA, English, 1976); University of Texas (Ph.D, English Education, 1988)

Professional Experience: Austin Community College (1979–present); adjunct ACC and San Antonio College (1977–1979)

Leadership Experience: ACC—Department Head of English (1988 – 1995); Coordinator of Professional Development (1995–1997); Special Assis-tant to the President (1995–1997); Assistant Dean of Communications (1997–1999); Interim Dean of Arts and Humanities (2003–2004); Co-Chair Self-Study Committee (1993 and 2005 – 2006); Lead Facilitator ACC Celebration of Great Teaching (1996–2004 and 2008–present); President ACC Faculty Senate (1992–1993); Member and officer Faculty Senate 1988–2003); Co-Chair, Executive Vice President Search Com-mittee (1998); Member, ACC Presidential Search Committee (2004); English Department Coordinator for Early College Start (Dual Enroll-ment) (2009–present); Chair, Co-Chair, and member of dozens of college committees (1980–present). TCCTA—Lead Facilitator Great Teaching Roundup (2005–2009); Member, Legislative Committee (2005–2008); Member, Foundation Board (2008–present); Chair, Professional Develop-ment Committee (2008–present); Chief Organizer, Texas Community College Day (2007); Facilitator and co-facilitator of Faculty Senate Best Practices session of TCCTA Annual Faculty Leaders’ Conference (2005–present); OTHER STATE-LEVEL—Vice-President, Central Texas Council of Teachers of English (1984–1985); President, Central Texas Council of Teachers of English (1985–1986); Member, TASP Advisory Committee (1991–1992); REGIONAL—Member, Executive Committee of Two-Year College English Association-Southwest (1998–present); Secretary, TYCA-SW (2009–present); TYCA SW representative to national TYCA (2006–present); NATIONAL—Invited Guest Facilitator to National Great Teaching Seminar, Hilo, HI (2004); Member, Executive Committee of National Two-Year College English Association (2006–present); Editor, “TYCA to You” feature in the national quarterly journal Teaching English in the Two-Year College (2008–present)

Additional Information: NISOD Teaching Excellence Award (1993; 2004; 2010); Phi Theta Kappa Teaching Excellence Award (1998); Participant in National Great Teacher Seminar, Hilo, HI (2003); ACC Piper Teaching Award nominee (2007); Chair and Emcee of Who’s Who in American Junior and Community College (1997; 1998); Co-Chair and Emcee of ACC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration (1997); Attended and presented at many state and national conferences (1980–present); Recent national conference presentations include “Getting a Job at a Two-Year College” at Conference on College Composition and Communication (2008–2011) and Leadership Forum for Officers in Regional Organizations at CCCC (2008–present); Participant in National Biannual Colloquium for Leaders of Great Teaching Seminars (1998, 2000, 2002)—hosted the 2000 Leader-ship Colloquium; Chaired and hosted six-state regional Two-Year College English Association--SW annual conference (1997; 2004); invited presenter for Teaching Sophomore Literature at the University of Memphis (2006; 2007); participant in the Texas P-16 Collaborative initiative; have published a number of poems in varying publications.

Platform Statement

The big issue in the 2013 legislative session is outcomes-based funding. TCCTA members have voiced their concerns about basing part of a school’s state funding (proposed to be anywhere between ten and 25 percent) on reaching certain benchmark outcomes. TCCTA was the only group to speak against such funding in the 2011 legislative session and can take credit for diluting the bill at that time and making legislators think a little harder about the concept. As an officer during the 2011 session I was among those speaking to elected officials and attending committee meetings. As an officer during the 2013 session I will join with the rest of the TCCTA execu-tive committee to continue to explain the issues to legislators and work to see reasonable actions from them.

Health benefits remain a challenge. As a result of changes made in the 2011 legislative session, state funding now covers only 42 percent of insurance costs for community college employees. TCCTA will work to have that amount increased to near the 85 percent level of other higher education institutions. We will also work to keep TRS as a defined benefits plan.

It has been my privilege to work as the TCCTA secretary this past year. I would love to continue that work as the president-elect.

—David Lydic


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Candidate for Vice President

Candidate for Secretary

Raja KhouryCollin College—Spring Creek

Educational Background: Abilene Christian University (B.S., Business Education, 1975); University of Texas at Tyler (MA, Reading, 1979)

Professional Experience: Blinn College (2012-present) Professor of Parallel Studies; Tyler Junior College (2003-2007); Adjunct, Oklahoma City Community College and Austin Community College

Leadership Experience: Executive Committee Treasurer (2012-present); TCCTA Profes-sional Development Committee Chair (2011-2012); TCCTA Professional Development Committee Co-Chair (2010-2011); TCCTA Professional Development Committee Member (2008-2011); TCCTA Foundation Board Member (2010-2011); TCCTA Faculty Senate Best Practices, Conference for Faculty Leaders’ Facilitator (2011, 2012); Senate Best Practices, Co-Facilitator (2010); Blinn College Achieving the Dream Co-Chairperson (2009-2011); TCCTA Great Ideas for Teaching Students Facilitator (2009-2011); TCCTA Reading Section Chair (2007); Texas Student Success Leadership Team (2012-present); College Reading Learning Association Lunch with a Mentor Chair (2011-present); Texas College Reading Learning Association, Secretary (2010-present); College Academic Support Programs Planning Team (2010-2012); Blinn College Professional Development, eCampus Round Table Moderator (January 2011); Blinn College-Bryan Campus Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Summer Bridge Project Director (2008); Blinn College Townsend Press Reading Scholarship Coordinator (2008-present); Tyler Junior College Faculty Senate Secretary (2006-2008)

Additional Information: Blinn College Faculty Senate Member (2007-present) and Nominat-ing Committee Chair (2012-present) Blinn College Strategic Enrollment Management Committee Member (2009-present); Blinn Professional Association Member (2007-pres-ent); Cengage TeamUP Faculty Advisor (2012-present); Blinn College, developed first blended Reading 0306 (2011-present) and blended Education 1300 (2009-present); Conference Planning Chair, Young Ladies Success Seminar (2011-present); U.S. De-partment of Education Community College Summit, Participant (2011); TG (Texas Guarantee) Student Success Symposium for Community Colleges, Presenter (2011); Bryan ISD District Educational Improvement Committee (2010-2012); Bryan/College Station Family Solutions Committee (2009-present); CASP Best Institute Award (2008); CRLA Professional Development Scholarship Award (2008); TCCTA Leading From the Middle Scholarship Recipient (2009 & 2010); Cengage Travel Award (2012); On Course Ambassador (2012-present); Townsend Press Travel Award (2009); Technology Institute for Developmental Education Alumni (2008 & 2009); National Association for Developmental Educators (NADE) Special Interest Group (2007-present); Aggie Summer Institute Presenter (2008); Blinn College Project Tech Academy (2008); TCCTA Great Teaching Round Up Scholarship Recipient (2007); Tyler Junior College Strategic Planning Group (2006-2007); Founding sponsor and Ex-officio officer of “Retreat 20,” Tyler, Texas (2006-present)

Essie Childers

Blinn College—Bryan

Educational Background: University of Houston (Ph.D, Mathemat-ics, 1997); North Dakota State University (MS and BS, Math-ematics 1989 and 1987)

Professional Experience: Collin College (1998–Present); Houston Community College (1988–1998); North Dakota State University (1984–1988)

Leadership Experience: Collin College–Department Chair of Mathematics–Spring Creek (2000– Present); Secretary–Texas Mathematical Association of Two-Year colleges (2002–2004); Vice-president–Texas Association of Academic Administrators in the Mathematical Sciences (2007–2008); President-Elect –Texas Mathematical Association of Two-Year colleges (2008–2010); President-Elect– Texas Association of Academic Administrators in the Mathematical Sciences (2009-2010); Faculty Council Campus Representative–Collin College (2009-2010); President– Texas Association of Academic Administrators in the Mathematical Sciences (2010-2011); President of Faculty Council–Collin Col-lege (2010–2011); President–Texas Mathematical Association of Two-Year colleges (2010–2012).

Additional Information: Texas state delegate to AMATYC – (2002–2004; 2008–Date); AMATYC Local Event Coordinator – (2011); Southwest Regional Conference organizer – (2012).

Platform Statement“It isn’t where you came from; it’s where you’re

going that counts.”—Ella Fitzgerald

There are some challenging times ahead for all community colleges as discussions loom regarding performance funding, outcome based funding, incentive funding, decline in student enrollment, retention of students and developmental education. These are urgent topics to consider as we chart our paths to develop a strategic student success plan for all students. Our job as community college instructors has become even more important as we seek creative ways to engage and retain students. TCCTA has taken the compass to chart the path by keeping us abreast of the numerous changes in higher education and providing resources and communication with our legislators.

It has been my joy the past year to serve on the Executive Committee as your Treasurer for TCCTA. Thank you for your vote of confidence. I have been fortunate to observe and participate in courageous conversations on many issues affecting students, teachers and community leaders. Yet, there is more work to do. As candidate for Vice President (2013-2014), I would like your vote so that I may continue to represent the mission of TCCTA and promote student success initiatives. If elected, I promise to work closely with the Presi-dent and President-Elect of TCCTA and preside over meetings in their absence.

—Essie Childers

Platform StatementIt would a privilege to serve as your TCCTA

Secretary. The 2011 legislative session results showed some serious shortfalls in Texas community colleges education. Thanks to TCCTA members, the executive board, and the staff for narrowing the gap in our health insurance premiums and our state contributions.

I am impressed with the quality of professional development TCCTA provides our members. With the start of 2013, Texas community college educators will be synchronized once again with bills that will affect our health insurance and our formula pay. Twenty years ago, we had the best insurance policy comparing to today’s coverage and out of pocket. We need to send faculty opinions to Austin and make their opinions heard by our law makers.

During my term as president of the faculty council at Collin College, I created a TCCTA faculty liaison to represent TCCTA and to speak to the faculty at home. Also, during my term as president of the Texas Association of Academic Administrators in the Mathematical Sciences, I created a THECB liaison to represent the coordinating board and to speak to the department chairs throughout the year and at the organization’s conferences. Also, during my term as the president of Texas Mathematical Association of Two-Year colleges, I replaced the Math chair position with co-chairs who are the current president and president-elect of TexMATYC.

TCCTA is our hope to have our voice heard in Austin and we have not heard the worst from our state legislators and the THECB. Thank you for your consideration.

—Raja Khoury


Wayne LangehennigSouth Plains College

Platform StatementFirst and foremost, I would like to thank you for

all you do as a professional and for taking on the many roles that you often do in order to be effective in our field. Our organization is what it is because of your diligence, dedication and devotion to helping others. Your commitment to our profession and to the many lives we touch as educators is why so many of us remain so very passionate about the issues we encounter and why continually strive for excellence. It is with sentiment and same level of dedication to the profession, and to you, that I am honored and sincerely appreciate your consideration to have the privilege of serving as your Treasurer.

I believe that the future or our organization will continue to rely on and flourish as an educator-driven organization where the input of its members is both sought and highly valued. As you know, TCCTA does strive and succeed with the organizational practice of connecting people to people, institutions, resources and ideas. To accomplish this, I believe that the focus on active membership is imperative so as to keep our voice strong and our participation and leadership at the forefront of both legislative and professional development processes as the face of higher education continues to evolve.

Our organizational efforts at the state level will continue to depend upon the effective establishment and maintenance of relationships among us as faculty members, our local communities and colleges, as well as our respective administrators and state legislators. Being well-informed and actively involved in the political process will continue to be of importance as educational policy is shaped and implemented across the state.

I will continue to work diligently to support and represent TCCTA in our endeavors to play an active role in this process as we strive to strengthen and maintain educational quality in our great state.

—Wayne Langehennig

Educational Background: University of Texas of the Permian Basin (BA, Spanish, 1995); Texas Tech University (M.Ed., Bilingual Education-ESL/Spanish, 1997)

Professional Experience: Professor of Spanish--South Plains College (2002–present); Graduate Instructor College of Education--Texas Tech University (1998-2002); AP Spanish Teacher, Lubbock ISD (1999-2002), Plainview ISD (1997-1998); English as a Foreign Language Teacher—Colegio Juan de Dios Peza--Sagrado Corazón-San Luis Potosi, México (1995-1996)

Leadership Experience: TCCTA Membership Services Committee member (2009-present); Chair, TCCTA Membership Services Committee (2011-2012); President, South Plains College (SPC) Faculty Senate (2004–2005); Vice President, SPC Faculty Sen-ate (2003–2004); SPC—Dual Credit Foreign Language Liaison (2009-present); Co-coordinator, South Plains Foreign Language Teachers’ Collaborative Language Festival (2003-present); SPC Institutional Effectiveness Committee member (2004-2011); SPC Core Curriculum Committee member (2012-present)

Additional Information: Participant in Online Leadership Institute-Texas Leadership Alliance (2007); National Spanish Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi, Alpha Phi Chapter (1997)

Candidate for Treasurer

Exhibit Hall EventsRAFFLE!

The Raffle is the perfect way to conclude

Friday’s activities!Drawing for valuable prizes

will begin at at 5:30 p.m.

Prizes are contributed by sponsors and

exhibitors at the TCCTA Convention.

The list of prizes will be printed in the Convention

Program—and expect a few surprises!

REFRESHMENTS AND MUSIC

A cash bar and music will be provided Friday afternoon before the Raffle!

GREAT IDEAS FOR FITNESS (GIFF)

Join us in the Exhibit Area at 8:00 a.m.,

Friday and Saturday, for a free Yoga Session!

PLACEMENT CENTERLook for community and technical college employment opportunities.

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— 2013 Convention Preview —Seminar to Feature

“Re-Wire for Resilience”Make plans now to attend the first of two Professional

Development Seminars during the TCCTA annual convention in Houston.

The first session, at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 22, will feature “Re-Wire for Resilience,” with Jessica Har-tung, founder and CEO of Integrated Work.

What differentiates students who quit or fail from those who persevere and succeed against the odds? Brain science, motivational psychology, effective schools re-search, and studies from multiple disciplines have found that one’s resilience or the ability to persevere in the face of constant change, stress, and difficulty is the key for successful outcomes in work and life.

In this session, attendees will learn about the most widely adopted measure and method in the world for gauging and strengthening how people respond to and deal with adversity. Discover how patterns of behavior and thought in response to adversity can be re-wired and improved.

The session will include specific tools you can use for yourself and with students to improve resilience, including a brief discussion of the Partnership for Cul-tivating Resilience to improve retention, persistence, and achievement for Texas community college students.

Jessica Hartung, founder and CEO of Integrated Work, is dedicated to putting the world’s best profes-sional development tools in the hands of leaders striving to create positive impact. For more than 18 years she has worked as a senior consultant, coach, and facilitator.

“Attention Must Be Paid” Slated for Afternoon Session

A special Afternoon Professional Development Semi-nar has been added to the convention program, at 4:00 p.m., on Friday, February 22.

“Attention Must be Paid: Envisioning Humanity’s Future in a High-Speed, Push-Button Age” will feature Maggie Jackson, vice president and senior fellow at the Center for Talent Innovation.

Ms. Jackson is an award-winning author and former Boston Globe columnist known for her penetrating cov-erage of social issues, especially technology’s impact on humanity. Her acclaimed book, Distracted, jump-started our global conversation on the costs of fragmenting our attention.

The speaker says, “In this interactive talk, I will reveal the historic roots of our brave new world, the cultural perils of devaluing attention and reflection, and the important steps that we can take to win today’s contest for our minds. To become citizen-thinkers, we and future generations need to envision a new way forward that draws upon all of our human potential. In a high-tech world, we need to slow down, wake up, and practice the craftsmanship of thought.”

She is presently writing a book on the need for slow, reflective thinking as an antidote to our increasing reli-ance on quick-fix, machine-centric cognition. Her Web site is www.maggie-jackson.com.

Financial Seminars IncludeSocial Security Briefing

The highly popular TCCTA Financial Planning Semi-nars will include a presentation from the Social Security Administration on recent developments in Congress regarding the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), during the an-nual convention in Houston. These aspects of federal law can greatly affect those who plan to retire from colleges that do not participate in the Social Security system.

System representative Andy Hardwick will present an overview of the two policies and respond to questions. Nationwide those who have been urging Congress to repeal one or both provisions have been disappointed in recent years, as the budget deficit and partisan gridlock have frozen such efforts in House and Senate committees.

Other aspects of Social Security law pertaining to all prospective retirees will be featured in the presentation.

The Social Security meeting will be held on Friday, February 22, at 8:00 a.m.

A separate seminar will feature “The Three Biggest Re-tirement Mistakes...And Then Some,” with Craig Wear, CFP, investment advisory representative with Game Plan Advisors, Inc., in Conroe. The presentation will be of interest to participants in both the Texas Teachers Re-tirement System and the Optional Retirement Program.

This meeting, intended for all attendees and their guests, will be held on Saturday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m.

Book Blitz Added to ProgramAs educators and life-long learners, reading is high

on teachers’ list of priorities. Starting a faculty/staff book club can help form new bonds and renew old ones. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to discuss a favorite book that has influenced you personally or professionally.

At the TCCTA convention in Houston, presenters will also discuss Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain and Inheritance by Lan Samantha Chang.

The meeting will be held Saturday, February 23, from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Facilitating will be Carol Lowe and Jim McKeown, McLennan Community College.

Beaman Floyd Offers UpdatesConvention attendees will have two opportunities to

hear TCCTA lobbyist Beaman Floyd. Friday morning, February 22, at 11:15, he will discuss “How to Talk the Talk: How to Talk to the Texas Legislature,” during the English as a Second Language Section meeting.

At 4:00 on Friday, February 22, Mr. Floyd will pres-ent a Legislative Update.

Time will be allowed for questions and discussion dur-ing both sessions. Mr. Floyd has worked with the Texas Legislature since 1993. He specializes in issues related to insurance, workers’ compensation, public education, and financial institutions.

Particular attention will be devoted to the prospect of “outcomes-based” funding for higher education, as proposed by the Coordinating Board.

Jessica Hartung

Maggie Jackson


GIFTSGreat IdeasFor Teaching StudentsFriday, February 22, 8:00-9:15 a.m.

The Professional Development Committee has arranged for a number of the highly popular “GIFTS” sessions to be held at the TCCTA convention. These brief programs offer specific ideas for teaching and are designed to be of practical use to educators in all disciplines. Each session will last approximately ten minutes, allowing participants to sample a variety of useful teaching tech-niques. Chair of the committee is Terri York, Kilgore College.

“Applied Apps”Simone Rieck, Lone Star College-Montgomery

In the mid-eighties, classroom computers were a luxury; in the nineties, the Internet a curiosity. Both have become essential elements in a broad range of disciplines and classrooms. This session will explore the potential of the tablet in the classroom. In particular, it will focus on identifying useful and less than useful apps.

“Clock Time”Jada Hill, Richland College

Looking for a way to make “getting to know your classmate” FUN for your students and remind them how to tell time BE-FORE digital clocks, iPhones, etc.? Look no further than the “Clock Time” Game.The “Clock Time” game was shared with me by a wonderful Chemistry Professor (Becki Williams) at Richland College during a Cooperative Learning Workshop. And since then, I have been using this in my classes for over 5 years and it does wonders for bringing my students together within and outside of the classroom.

The Clock Time game can serve as:• A first day of class ‘icebreaker’ (a great way to get students

to interact and learn about each other)• A ‘review for a test/quiz’ tool (designating one student as

the questioner and the other student as the answerer and vice versa)

• A ‘learn/study buddy’ assignment generator (meeting with your “1 o’clock appointment person” and sitting with them during a lecture(s) and/or class assignment(s) over certain material to be covered over several days)

So come on over and learn how a simple clock can bring coopera-tive learning to your classroom!

“Lessons on the Go: Mobile Devices in the Classroom”Jared Cootz and David Zimmermann, Lone Star College–Mont-gomery

You click on a computer; you tap on a tablet. The distinction is fundamental in the gathering and processing of information. As tablets become more common, their role in the classroom will continue to grow. This session will explore the uses and limita-tions of the tablet in the classroom. Participants will discuss assignments that implement mobile devices.

“No Time to Sleep—This Class is Too Energetic!”Mary Ellen Young, Texarkana College

Tired of students sleeping in class? Well, don’t give them a chance. Get them up and moving through cooperative learning. Partici-pants will be introduced to numerous tools and techniques to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and retention. Learn some tricks of the trade for interactive participation.

“From Les Miserables to Romantic Murmurings in British Literature”Carol Gibson, Kilgore College

Connecting music and art appreciation in British literature during the Romantic period teaches the students that literature is not isolated from the activities of the day. All genres are shaped by the period’s history. Poets, prose writers, dramatists, musicians, and artists all work to convey the changes in their culture.

“Group Quizzes: Increased Student Involvement”Jeff Bronson, Blinn College–Bryan

My colleagues and I have used an extremely useful tool to improve student involvement and the learning environment in the physics classroom. The usual process is to lecture first, then a quiz is given to the students to work in groups of their choosing. I find that some students go into tutor mode, helping them understand the material. Teachers of all subjects can benefit.

“Not Just Your Students’ Learning Styles!”Aurora Conway, Lone Star College–Cy Fair and Michelle McNeil, Blinn College

We always talk about our students’ learning styles, but we never look at our own. The first step in figuring out how to reach all of your students is to figure out how YOU learn. In 10 minutes we will show you how to figure out your learning style and your default teaching style. Finding out your default teaching style will allow you to incorporate different teaching techniques to reach every one of your students and make a class that will keep them interested.

“Student Engagement: Using the Personal Conference to Improve Retention Rates”Marsha Heaton, Southwest Texas Junior College

Scheduling one-on-one conferences with students usually means cancelling classes; however, engaging with students early in the semester can determine whether or not they stick around to take the final exam.

“Your Class is a Story: A Narrative-Based Strategyfor Student Engagement”William G. Wells, Kilgore College

One reason why graduate students enjoy their higher-level course-work so much more than the courses they took leading up to it is their sense that what they are studying fits a larger pattern, usually related to their interests and career. Why not take one of the best tools for graduate coursework—the Protokoll—and apply to freshman-level coursework. The Protokoll is an opportunity for each student to connect class meetings together in a sequence by writing a one-page narrative of (1) what the class did previously, (2) what the class will be doing that day, (3) and how it fits into the course outline as a whole. With some guidance and examples, this has proven to be an effective strategy to help students how any given class meeting fits into the course as a whole.

“Easy presentations by Prezi”Amanda Chau, Blinn College

Visual tools such as Powerpoint and Keynote can help us get ideas and concepts across to students. However, these tools are limited and often present ideas in a linear fashion. Prezi is an easy-to-use presentation tool that will not only help you to spice up your lecture but also help your students to see the big picture. This GIFTS session will demonstrate how Prezi can be used to show key concepts, connections, and the BIG picture.

Additional details about

these GIFTS presentations,

as well as any additions or

changes, are available

on the TCCTA Web site.

Please visit www.tccta.org/

convention and click on

“Convention Programs.”

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— SESSION TRACKS

PEDAGOGY and GENERAL INTERESTTime Section Topic

Fri., 8:00 a.m. GIFTS Sessions Brief Sessions By and For Faculty

Fri., 8:00 a.m. Financial Planning “Social Security Update”

Seminar

Fri., 9:30 a.m. Art “An Affair with Art”

Fri., 9:30 a.m. English “The Literacy Revolution”

Fri., 9:30 a.m. Psychology “Advances in Knowledge, Diagnosis and

Treatment of ADD”

Fri., 11:15 a.m. Counseling “Successful Practices to Prepare Your Students for

College and Career Success”

Fri., 11:15 a.m. ESL “How to Talk to the Texas Legislature”

Fri., 11:15 a.m. Speech and Drama “Using Communication Styles to Foster our Collegiate

Relationships”

Fri., 1:00 p.m. Professional “Re-Wire for Resilience”

Development Seminar

Fri., 2:30 p.m. Psychology “Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of

Alzheimer’s Disease”

Fri., 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Professional “Attention Must Be Paid”

Development Seminar

Sat., 8:00 a.m. Financial Planning “The Three Biggest Retirement

Seminar Mistakes...And Then Some”

Sat., 8:00 a.m. Book Blitz Reviews and Discussion of Favorite Books

Sat., 8:30 a.m. Geology Guided Tour: Houston Museum of Natural Science

Sat., 9:00 a.m. Counseling “The Invisible Barrier: Learning Disabilities and the

College Student”

Sat., 9:00 a.m. English as a Second Language “Call to Action: How Do We Stay Connected after the

TCCTA Convention?”

The complete list of

section meeting

programs can be found

beginning on page 21

of this issue of

the Messenger.

The meetings listed on these two pages relate to virtually all disciplines and will be addressed from a wide variety of perspectives over the course of the three-day conference. (See the complete list of section programs, beginning on page 21 of this issue of the Messenger.)When not attending scheduled events, members are encouraged to visit the convention exhibit hall. Exhibits include the latest in textbook offerings, educational software and hardware, as well as other products and services of value to educators. A raffle will be held in the exhibit hall at 5:30 p.m., Friday, February 22. Winners will receive a number of valuable prizes.


Details about the

Technology and Success

Seminars are found on

page 36 of this issue of

the Messenger.

SESSION TRACKS —Time Section Topic

Sat., 9:00 a.m. International Education “Best Practices for International Study Abroad”

Sat., 9:00 a.m. Speech and Drama “Communication Ethics and Laws: How Do They Impact

Our Profession?”

Sat., 10:30 a.s. Art “The Art Museum: What’s In It for Me?”

Sat., 10:30 a.m. Psychology “Happiness and Independence for Individuals Who Are

Differently Abled”

Sat., 10:30 a.m. American Sign Language “How to Work with a Sign Language Interpreter in the

College Classroom”

TECHNOLOGY and SUCCESSFri., 9:30 a.m. Computer Info. Technology “Getting in Touch with Windows 8, Office 2013, and the

Latest Trends for Your Classroom”

Fri., 9:30 a.m. Management Educators “Low Cost Textbook Technologies”

Fri., 9:30 a.m. Office Technology “The New Microsoft Office 2013”

Fri., 2:30 p.m. Computer Info. Technology “Information Security for the Rest of Us: Jargon-Free

Discussion”

Fri., 2:30 p.m. Management Educators “Transition to Digital Texts: How One

University is Thriving”

Fri., 2:30 p.m. Technology Seminar “Time Management Tools Improve

Student Experience”

Fri., 2:30 p.m. Technology Seminar “The Smart World: Adaptive Technologies in

the Classroom”

Fri., 2:30 p.m. Technology Seminar “Collaborative Learning with Discussion

Boards in Face-to-Face A&P Courses”

Fri., 4:00 p.m. Technology Seminar “The Value of Lab Kits for Online, Hybrid,

and Traditional Science Courses: Lessons

Learned from a Converted Skeptic”

Fri., 4:00 p.m. Technology Seminar “Canvas Analytics for Student Success”

Fri., 4:00 p.m. Technology Seminar “Online Learning Communities for the NET

Generation”

Fri., 4:00 p.m. Technology Seminar “Teach Accounting with Web Software”

Sat., 9:00 a.m. Business Administration “Expanding Your Technology Toolbox

Sat., 10:30 a.m. Management Educators “Cybercrime, CyberWar, and Cyberterrorism”

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TCCTA COMMITTEE MEETINGSThursday, February 21, 2013

Westin Galleria HotelProfessional Development Committee .................................. 2:00–4:00—Post Oak Legislative Committee ....................................................... 2:00–4:00—WestchesterMembership Services Committee .................................... 2:00–4:00—Chevy ChasePublications Committee ........................................................... 2:00–4:00—BellaireResolutions Committee .................................................................3:00–4:00—SageAuditing Committee .........................................................3:00–4:00—TanglewoodExecutive Committee and all Chairs ...................................... 4:00–5:00—Post OakElection Committee .......................................................... 5:00–6:00—Westchester

SPECIAL MEETINGS

Texas Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (TOADN) Board Meet-ing—Wednesday, February 20, 1:00-5:00 p.m.—Deborah Yancy, Presi-dent—Plaza Ballroom I

Junior/Community College Student Personnel Association of Texas (J/CCSPAT) Executive Committee Meeting—Thursday, February 21, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.—Mary Page, President—Embassy Room, Westin Oaks, Level 4

Texas Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (TexMATYXC) Board Meeting—Thursday, February 21, 4:00-6:00 p.m.—Sharon Sledge, President—Royal Suite, Floor 24

Phi Theta Kappa Reception for Advisors—Friday, February 22, 4:00–5:15 p.m.—Debbra Esparza, Coordinator—Regal Suite, Floor 24

Two-Year College English Association-Southwest Board Meeting—Satur-day, February 23, 10:30-11:45 a.m.—Toni McMillen, Chair—San Felipe

Foundation for Professional Excellence in the Community College Board Meeting, Saturday, February 23, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.—Regal Suite, Floor 24

66th Annual ConventionTEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

andTEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION

WESTIN GALLERIA HOTEL—FEBRUARY 21-23—HOUSTON,TEXAS

“TCCTA: Taking Pride in Our Profession”

Thursday—February 21, 2013 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Special Meetings 12:00 Noon–6:30 p.m. Registration—Galleria Ballroom Lobby 2:00–4:00 p.m. Committee Meetings, as called by Chairs 6:30 p.m. BANQUET (Tickets required for admis-

sion)—Ballroom 7:15 p.m. GENERAL SESSION—Galleria Ballroom

Friday—February 22, 2013 (Room assignments not provided will be printed

in the convention program, available at registration.)

8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Registration—Ballroom Lobby 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open—Woodway Exhibit Hall 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Election of Officers—Galleria Ballroom Lobby 8:00– 9:15 a.m. Financial Planning Seminar: “Social Security

Update”—Galleria Ballroom II 8:00– 9:15 a.m. Great Ideas For Teaching Students (GIFTS)—

Galleria Ballroom I 9:30– 11:00 a.m. Section Meetings11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Section Meetings

1:00– 2:15 p.m. Professional Development Seminar: “Re-Wire for Resilience”—Galleria Ballroom I

2:30– 5:15 p.m. Success and Technology Seminars, Special, and Section Meetings

4:00– 5:15 p.m. Legislative Update—Galleria Ballroom III 4:00– 5:15 p.m. Afternoon Professional Development Seminar:

“Attention Must Be Paid”—Galleria Ball-room II

5:30 p.m. Raffle—Woodway Exhibit Hall

Saturday—February 23, 2013 8:00– 9:00 a.m. Financial Planning Seminar: “Three Biggest

Retirement Mistakes”—Galleria Ballroom II

8:00–9:00 a.m. “Book Blitz”—Westchester 8:00–11:30 a.m. Convention Registration—Galleria Ballroom

Lobby 8:00–11:30 a.m. Exhibits Open—Woodway Exhibit Hall 9:00–10:15 a.m. Section Meetings10:30–11:45 a.m. Section Meetings12:00 Noon– 3:00 p.m. Special Meetings

CONVENTION GENERAL SESSION

Thursday, February 21, 6:30 p.m. .................Ballroom

Presiding .............................................. Jane EnglandNorth Central Texas College

President Texas Community College Teachers Association

Welcome and IntroductionsBusiness MeetingNominating Committee Report ................ Lola King

Trinity Valley Community CollegeChair, TCCTA Nominating Committee

“It’s Complicated” ............................ Marilyn ComerLone Star College–Tomball

Texas Regional President, Phi Theta Kappa“Designing for Success” .................... Michael Gough

Vice President, Experience DesignAdobe

Memorial RecognitionAdjournment

Convention-At-A-Glance


CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEESThe TCCTA Executive Committee has established the following schedule of registration fees:Professional, Associate, Student, and Unaffiliated Members ..................................................................... $ 75Immediate Family of Registered Members (provided the guests are not themselves eligible for professional membership) ........................................................................................................... No chargeGuests of the Association: Program Speakers (not eligible for professional membership) ............................................................ No charge Representatives of Exhibitors (not eligible for professional membership) ........................................... No chargeAll Others .............................................................................................................................................. $ 120

NOTE: Employees of Texas two-year colleges may NOT register as guests.

MEMBERS AND GUESTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRESENTCONVENTION BADGES FOR ADMISSION TO ALL CONVENTION ACTIVITIES.

ACCOUNTINGChair: KATY LONG, Hill CollegeFriday, 9:30–11:00

“A Dynamic Approach to Illustrating the Relationship Between Transactions and Financial Statements,” James M. Reeve, Pro-fessor Emeritus of Accounting and Information Management, University of Tennessee

Saturday, 10:30–11:45“Improving Outcomes and Reaching Your Accounting Millennial Student,” SunHee Robinson, Market Consultant, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

AGRICULTUREChair: CHARLES NUNNALLY, Trinity Valley Community CollegeFriday, 9:30–11:00

“Legal Issues in Agriculture,” Fran Ortiz, Professor of Law, South Texas College

Friday, 2:30–3:45“Agricultural Operations in the Port of Houston,” Official Rep-resentative, Port of Houston Speakers Bureau

Saturday, 10:30–11:45Boat Tour of Port of Houston. (RSVP before February 15th to obtain security clearance. E-mail to Charles Nunnally at [email protected])

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE and INTERPRETINGChair: ROBYN MARCAK, Blinn CollegeFriday, 9:30–11:00

“Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Overcoming Language Barriers in the Classroom,” Candace Sexton-Ruiz, Professor of American Sign Language, Lone Star College–North Harris

Saturday, 10:30–11:45“How to Work with a Sign Language Interpreter or a Transcription-ist in the College Classroom,” Sherri Roberts, Owner and Operater, Sign Language Interpreting Services, LLC

ARTChair: GRACE MEGNET, Lamar State College–Port Arthur Friday, 9:30–11:00

“An Affair with Art,” Gus Kopriva, Owner, Redbud GallerySaturday, 10:30–11:45

“The Art Museum: What’s In It for Me?” Elena Ivanova, Chief Educator, Stark Museum

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING and VOCATIONAL NURSINGChair: DONNA SPIVEY, Lone Star College–KingwoodFriday, 11:15–12:45

“The Bucket List: Making the Most of Clinical Learning Oppor-tunities,” Carin Adams, Assistant Program Director of Associate Degree Nursing, Weatherford College

Saturday, 9:00–10:15“Collaboration in Simulation,” Lee Jerls, Associate Professor of Nursing and Donna Spivey, Nursing Program Director, Lone Star College–Kingwood

BIOLOGYChair: BETSY OTT, Tyler Junior CollegeFriday, 11:15–12:45

“Hidden in Plain Sight: The Human Passion for Living Things,” Robert K. Noyd, Professor of Biology, United States Air Force Academy

SECTION MEETINGS(Note: Most sections will meet twice during the convention. Members are urged to attend the section meetings for their areas of specialization during the scheduled times and utilize the “free” time to attend other section meetings, the Success Seminars, and visit the commercial exhibits.)

CONSULT OFFICIAL PROGRAM (AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION) FOR MEETING LOCATIONS.

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Saturday, 9:00–10:15“Implementing the New Core Curriculum: Requirements and So-lutions for Biology Faculty,” Panelists: Robert Bauman, Professor of Biological Sciences, Amarillo College; Heather Scherr, Assistant Professor of Biology, Lone Star College–Kingwood; Brian R. Shmaefsky, Professor of Biology and Service Learning Coordina-tor, Lone Star College–Kingwood; and Janice Yoder-Smith, Dean of Mathematics and Sciences Division, Tarrant County College

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONChair: SYLVIA BROWN, Midland CollegeFriday, 11:15–12:45

“Great Technology for Your Business Classes,” Robert (Bob) Hughes, Professor of Business Administration, Richland College

Saturday, 9:00–10:15“Expanding Your Technology Toolbox,” Sylvia A. Gray, Instruc-tional Designer of Distance Learning, Midland College

CHEMISTRYChair: DOLORES AQUINO, San Jacinto CollegeFriday, 9:30–11:00

“Inside the Crime Lab,” Pamela J. McInnis, Director, Pasadena Police Department Regional Crime Lab

Friday, 2:30–3:45“Resources for Excellence in Student Learning: A Workshop Focusing on the New State SLOs,” Thomas Jose, Professor of Chemistry, Blinn College and Dolores C. Aquino, Professor of Chemistry, San Jacinto College

Saturday, 10:30–11:45“Texas Statewide Competencies” Panelists: Darren L. Williams, Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry, Sam Houston State University and Christopher T. Wild, San Jacinto College

CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATORSASSOCIATION (CDEA)Chair: MARY CLARE MUNGER, Amarillo CollegeFriday, 9:00–11:30

Round Table: “CDEC Curriculum Innovations: Technology, Ac-ademic Accreditation, Recruitment, and Texas Plans for a QRIS” Facilitator: Mary Clare Munger, President, CDEA

Friday, 1:00–2:00“CDA programs, Scholarships and Funding, Standards, First Year Seminar courses, and Core Curriculum”Panelists: Pam Briggs, President-Elect CDEA, McLennan Com-munity College; Nancy Beaver, Program Administrator, Child Development and Teacher Education, Eastfield Community College; Linda Welsh, Professor of Child Development, Austin Community College; Debbie Simpson-Smith, Chair, Child De-velopment and Education, San Jacinto Community College; and Keri Harvey, Program Director, Education and Child Develop-ment, Grayson Community College

Friday, 2:30–4:30“Articulation for Child Development and Early Childhood Pro-grams in Texas: Latest Numbers and Best Agreements for 2012,”Mary Clare Munger, President and CEO, and Ed Hammer, Research Associate, MCCM Associates

Saturday, 9:00–12:00CDEA Business MeetingMary Clare Munger, President, Child Development Educators Association, Presiding

COMPUTER INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYCo-Chairs: RAJIV MALKAN and GORDON CARRUTH, Lone Star College–MontgomeryFriday, 9:30–11:00

“Getting in Touch with Windows 8, Office 2013, and the Latest Trends for Your Classroom,” Beverly Amer, Author, Cengage Learning

Friday, 2:30–3:45“Information Security for the Rest of Us: A Jargon-Free Discus-sion,” Amar Yousif, Chief Information Security Officer, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Saturday, 10:30–11:45“Teaching and Learning Using Apps with Mobile Devices,” Rajiv Malkan, Professor of Computer Science and Business, Lone Star College–Montgomery (Joint Session with Office Technology Section)

COSMETOLOGYChair: LAURA HAYS, McLennan Community CollegeFriday, 9:30–11:00

“Nothing Happens Until Someone Gets Excited: Inspiring Stu-dents with Web 2.0 Tools,” Don Dudley, Director of Education and Examinations, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

Friday, 1:00–3:00CCCET MeetingPeggy Barron, San Jacinto College, President

Saturday, 10:30–11:45“Are You Ready to Hit the Pathway with Cosmetology Distance Learning?” Pam Betts, Instructor of Computer Information Technology and Dana Belt, Instructor of Cosmetology, San Jacinto College

COUNSELING AND STUDENTPERSONNEL SERVICESCo-Chairs: CONDOA PARRENT, Tarrant County College–Northeast and LAURA PARR, Del Mar CollegeFriday, 11:15–12:45

“Successful Practices to Prepare Your Students for College and Career Success,” Raymond Gerson, Adjunct Professor of Human Development, Austin Community College

Saturday, 9:00–10:15“The Invisible Barrier: Learning Disabilities and the College Stu-dent,” Anita Peters, Counselor, Tarrant County College

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CRIMINAL JUSTICEChair: BRAD RICHARDSON, Navarro CollegeFriday, 11:15–12:45

“Human Trafficking,” Robert W. Taylor, Public Affairs Program Director, University of Texas at Dallas

Saturday, 9:00–10:15CCCJET Conference Planning SessionBrad Richardson, CCCJET President, Navarro College, Presiding

DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATIONCo-Chairs: KELLEY BUSH and CINDY ADAMS, San Jacinto CollegeFriday, 9:30–11:00

“Using Smart Pens in Developmental, Academic, and Online Mathematics Courses,” Brunilda Santiago, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Tarrant County College–Southeast, and Tim Bell, Professor of Mathematics, San Jacinto College–North

Saturday, 10:30–11:45“Reading Fluency and Schema Development Utilizing Alternate Texts,” Colin Dalton, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education and English as a Second Language, University of Houston–Downtown

DEVELOPMENTAL READINGCo-Chairs: SHERYL HOLLAND, Houston Community Col-lege–Southwest and OLA GEORGE, Houston Community Col-lege–NorthwestFriday, 11:15–12:45

“Accelerated Student Success in Reading Courses,” Ted Legates, Professor of Developmental Reading, Delaware Technical Com-munity College

Friday, 2:30–3:45“Promoting Increased Student Persistence and Success: TSI and Developmental Education Updates,” Suzanne Morales Vale, Director of Developmental and Adult Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Saturday, 9:00–10:15“Building an Engaged Learner: Tools of the Trade for the De-velopmental Reading Classroom,” Melanie Ward, Professor of Developmental Reading and Cindy Allen, Professor of Reading, Tyler Junior College

ECONOMICSCo-Chairs: CHARLES NEWTON, Houston Community College–Southwest and JENNY LEHMAN, Wharton County Junior CollegeFriday, 9:30–11:00

“Making Principles of Economics More Engaging,” Dirk Mateer, Senior Lecturer in Economics, Penn State University

Friday, 2:30–3:45“Stability and Growth: Challenges for the 21st Century,” Susan Kiser, Public Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank

Saturday, 10:30–11:45 “The Great Recession and Its Aft

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