Faculty Development Conference

Success Strategies for New Faculty

February 11-13, 2010
Hotel Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM

Conference Highlights
AACN is pleased to host the fourth annual Faculty Development Conference.  Designed for early-career nurse educators in baccalaureate and higher degree nursing programs, the event is aimed primarily at those new to the faculty role and those who would like to gain more self-confidence in teaching in higher education settings. Sessions explore the academic environment, teaching strategies, clinical teaching, evaluation, and being successful in an academic career.  Multiple concurrent sessions encourage participants to select topics according to their own needs and interests.  Several particularly popular topics are repeated from previous years, and new topics are added, allowing both new and returning participants to pursue personally relevant topics.

Thursday, February 11

12:00-4:00 p.m.                                                                                            
Conference Registration                                                                              

1:00-2:30 p.m.                                                                                                       
Welcome
Opening Program Session
Beliefs About Teaching and Learning 
Most college teachers begin their careers full of enthusiasm for teaching, and their beliefs about teaching directly impact their practice in the classroom. What do we know about adult learners?  What are the assumptions on which solid instructional practice can be set? What beliefs foster the growth and development of teachers?  Join one of the country’s most recognized and highly regarded experts and authors on teaching in higher education to gain insights and approaches that will improve your teaching to improve student learning.    
Speaker: Maryellen Weimer, PhD, Former Director, Instructional Development Program, Pennsylvania State University; Editor of The Teaching Professor newsletter; and author of numerous books including Learner-Centered Teaching and Improving Your Classroom Teaching

2:30-3:00 p.m.
Break

3:00-4:30 p.m.                                                                                                
Program Session
Professional Role Development: Finding Your Way
Making the transition from clinical expert to new faculty can be stressful and perplexing because so many concepts and tasks are unique to the unfamiliar academic environment.  Gain practical advice; learn how to maximize this transition; and discover how you can achieve success even in the early days of your academic role. 
Speaker: Michael Bleich, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean and Dr. Carol A. Lindeman Distinguished Professor, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR

6:30 p.m.
Dinner (Dutch treat)
Join an experienced educator for dinner and engage in discussion on topics of mutual interest.  Small groups will be organized with a facilitator for each group.  Reservations arranged on site.

Friday, February 12

7:15-8:30 a.m.                                                                                             
Light Continental Breakfast                                                                                   

7:30-8:15 a.m.                                                                                                        
Informal Breakfast Discussion
Enjoy informal discussion with faculty colleagues using “conversation starter” questions about teaching experiences that will interest everyone.   

8:30-10:00 a.m.                                                                                                      
Program Session
Converting Your Classroom to Enhance Active Learning
Teaching in larger classes is always a challenge because it is so difficult to actively involve students, an essential characteristic of adult learning.  Discover practical and energizing techniques for classroom teaching that encourage students to participate and increase their interest and engagement.  
Speaker: Anita Stineman, PhD, RN, Director, RN-BSN Program and Associate Professor (Clinical), College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

10:00-10:30 a.m.                  
Break

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions I (select one)
Concurrent sessions are offered during the day on Friday, allowing each participant to select three topics. Six topics are offered only once, as indicated by an asterisk*, and three topics repeat. 
1a. * Understanding the Academic Environment
How to translate abstract concepts such as university citizenship, tenure, academic freedom, and others into meaningful aspects of one’s academic position.
Speaker: Joyce A. Ferrario, PhD, RN, Dean and Professor, Decker School of Nursing, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY

1b. * Preparing a Course and Syllabus
How to create meaningful learning experiences for your courses and produce the documentation that will both guide and engage learners 
Speaker: Patsy Maloney, EdD, RN, BC, CNAA, Director of Professional Development and Continuing Studies and Professor, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

1c. Facilitating Clinical Learning
How to facilitate clinical learning of students and ensure positive and valuable clinical experiences for them.
Speaker: Elaine Evans, PhD, RN, Associate Professor and Department Head, Department of Nursing, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX

1d. Assessing Student Learning
How to evaluate student learning and assign grades in a variety of educational contexts using an array of successful approaches.
Speaker: Kathryn Hope, PhD, RN, Department Head, Department of Nursing, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
           
12:00-1:30 p.m.          
Lunch (on your own)

1:30-3:00 p.m.                                                                                                      
Concurrent Sessions II (select one) 
2a. * Teaching Graduate Students
How to vary teaching strategies to meet the needs of this unique group characterized by experience and self-direction. 
Speaker: Patsy Maloney, EdD, RN-BC, NEA-BC, Director of Professional Development and Continuing Studies and Professor, School of Nursing, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

2b. * Writing and Publishing 101
How to determine publishable ideas and submit manuscripts for publication early in one’s academic career.
Speaker: Phyllis S.Hansell, EdD, RN, FAAN, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

2c. Facilitating Clinical Learning
How to facilitate clinical learning of students and ensure positive and valuable clinical experiences for them.
Speaker: Elaine Evans, PhD, RN, Associate Professor and Department Head, Department of Nursing, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX

2d. Creating and Analyzing Test Items
How to develop challenging and high-quality multiple choice examination questions and analyze their effectiveness.
Speaker: Barbara K. Penn, PhD, RN, BC, Director of Member Education, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC

3:00-3:30 p.m.                                                                                    
Break

3:30-5:00 p.m.                                                                                                      
Concurrent Sessions III (select one)
3a. * Maximizing Online Instruction: The Next Level  
How to utilize distance approaches effectively and imaginatively to meet the needs of today’s learners.
Speaker: Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, Professor and Interim Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

3b. * Developing as a Scholar
How to determine appropriate and successful approaches to demonstrating scholarship in the nursing academic role.
Speaker: Roberta K. Olson, PhD, RN, Dean, College of Nursing, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

3c. Creating and Analyzing Test Items
How to develop challenging and high-quality multiple choice examination questions and analyze their effectiveness.
Speaker: Barbara K. Penn, PhD, RN, BC, Director of Member Education, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Washington, DC

3d. Assessing Student Learning
How to evaluate student learning and assign grades in a variety of educational contexts, using an array of successful approaches.
Speaker: Kathryn Hope, PhD, RN, Department Head, Department of Nursing, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Saturday, February 13

7:45-8:25 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast
and Informal Networking

8:30-10:00 a.m.
Program Session
Thriving in a Legalistic Environment
Today’s academic environment can be fraught with legal pitfalls, but thoughtful school policies and professional faculty behavior can reduce risks.  Recognize how faculty can prevent or intervene to reverse negative student behaviors.  Learn how to develop proactive policies that minimize legal challenges.  Consider federal guidelines that have educational implications.  Recognize the intersection of student rights and school rights. Gain practical insights that can be implemented at your school.
Speaker: Susan Sweat Gunby, PhD, RN, Professor, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, Atlanta, GA

10:00-10:30 a.m.
Break

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Closing Program Session     
Success in the Faculty Role
Join an esteemed nurse and academic leader to gain practical advice regarding realities of the academic environment; avoiding common pitfalls in the faculty role; and making positive steps toward a long and successful academic career.  Consider nursing as part of a larger university setting, how nursing compares to other academic disciplines, and universal requirements of good university citizenship. 

Speaker: Nancy Ridenour, PhD, APRN, BC, FAAN, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

General Information

Join AACN in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the 2010 Faculty Development Conference.

Registration
Register online at: https://www.aacn.nche.edu/Registration

2010 Faculty Development Conference Registration Fees

Members:                                          
$399 by January 29                            
$469 after January 29                        
$369 Additional registrant from same institution by January 29
$439 Additional registrant from same institution after January 29
$349 Student Registration Fee*
*The student rate is intended for graduate students (not faculty) who are preparing for faculty roles. 

Non-members:
$499 by January 29
$569 after January 29

Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Albuquerque, 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104.  The room rate is $119 single/double and the cutoff date for hotel reservations is January 22, 2010.  To make reservations, please call the hotel directly at 505-843-6300 or 1-800-237-2133. Reservations made after January 22, 2010 will be on a space and rate available basis only.

Transportation

The Hotel Albuquerque is located eight miles from the Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ).  A taxi is approximately $30 each way.  Further information regarding transportation can be found at: http://www.cabq.gov/airport/ground-transportation.

Continuing Education
Continuing Education contact hours will be provided by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to all conference participants at no additional cost.  CE certificates will be provided in your conference packet.

Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registrations that are canceled up to one week before the meeting will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee.  Cancellations received with less than one week’s notice will be refunded minus a $150 administrative fee.  There will be no refunds for no-shows.

AACN reserves the right to cancel this conference and any group activity that does not meet minimal group requirements.  Non-refundable airline tickets are the responsibility of the registrant. 

Additional Information
For more information, contact AACN, One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC  20036; (202) 463-6930.  If you require special access in order to take part in this meeting, please contact Erica Turner at AACN or by e-mail at eturner@aacn.nche.edu.  The Hotel Albuquerque is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Information about this and other AACN conferences is available at the AACN Web site, www.aacn.nche.edu.