University of Oklahoma Faculty

Please join us for

A Day of Reflection and Study on Interdisciplinary Learning

with

William H. Newell

Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Executive Director, Association for Integrative Studies
Miami University of Ohio

Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 Hosted by: College of Liberal Studies
      University of Oklahoma
Location: A-Conference Room   1610 Asp Avenue
  The Thurman White Forum Building   108 McCarter Hall
  1704 Asp Avenue   (405) 325-1061

Schedule of Events:

9:30 – 11:15 a.m. What language resonates with students, marketers, and recruiters; advisors; and faculty and administrators on the importance of interdisciplinary education?

What is the future of integrative and interdisciplinary studies?

11:30 a.m.

Lunch hosted by the College of Liberal Studies

12:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Musings on interdisciplinary studies:
  1. Enhancing teaching in interdisciplinary studies
  2. How may faculty assist students in writing interdisciplinary papers?

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

What is the Association for Integrative Studies (AIS) and how may it serve students, faculty and staff?

Dr. William H. Newell serves as professor of interdisciplinary studies and director of the Institute in Integrative Studies at the Miami University of Ohio. He is the founding president of the Association of Integrative Studies (1979) and today serves as the executive director of the association. Newell is a prolific writer with nearly 100 publications in the area of disciplinary studies and programming, including over 30 book chapters. He has served as editor for two journals and is a frequent consultant to colleges and universities. His most recent chapter, “Decision Making in Interdisciplinary Studies” from the Handbook on Decision Making, will be published in October 2006 and distributed to those attending the November 8 workshop.

Register online below or by contacting Malissa McCracken, malissa@ou.edu or 325-4851.

Free Registration – RSVP required by November 5
For more information or for accommodations on the basis of disability,
please contact Malissa McCracken malissa@ou.edu or 325-4851.

Registration Form for OU Faculty Workshop

A Day of Reflection and Study on Interdisciplinary Learning
with
William H. Newell

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

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Please select the session(s) you plan to attend:

       9:30 – 11:15 a.m. What language resonates with students, marketers, and recruiters; advisors; and faculty and administrators on the importance of interdisciplinary education?

What is the future of integrative and interdisciplinary studies?
       12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Musings on interdisciplinary studies:
  1. Enhancing teaching in interdisciplinary studies
  2. How may faculty assist students in writing interdisciplinary papers?
       3:00 – 3:30 p.m. What is the Association for Integrative Studies (AIS) and how may it serve students, faculty and staff?

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