Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) Annual Conference

This year’s CELT Conference theme, Active, Engaged Learning, highlights sessions in instruction, classroom management, interdisciplinary curriculum, diversity, internationalization, the use of appropriate technology to enhance student learning, civic engagement, and interdisciplinary curriculum.

This year’s CELT conference keynote speaker is Dr. Brenda J. Allen, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado, Denver

Brenda J. Allen, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado Denver, will present the conference keynote, Difference Matters: Forming a More Inclusive Learning Community highlighting the advantages of diversity and why it matters in a higher education setting. She will also share insights on how to accomplish the University’s diversity plan. The keynote is scheduled Thursday, October 18, 1:00 PM. In addition to the keynote, Dr. Allen will present a CELT conference session, Inclusive Teaching Strategies, and a diversity workshop for students.  To learn more about Dr. Allen, visit her website Difference Matters.

This year’s CELT Conference also has a Diversity Track with more than ten sessions focusing on aspects of diversity from which to choose.

For more information about the 2012 CELT conference, click here.  The CELT conference and registration are complimentary; however, you must register.