Revitalizing connections with geoscientists within the VCCS through the Science Peer Group: Sharing best practices for engaging our students

October 21-22, 2016
Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown Campus

173 Skirmisher Lane

Middletown, VA 22645


This workshop has already occurred.

Geoscientists at two-year colleges across the state of Virginia are invited to participate in targeted sessions held in conjunction with the 2016 VCCS Science Peer Group meeting. Friday afternoon sessions will address concepts and strategies related to student success and retention. Saturday will include a field trip to Corridor H to discuss best teaching practices in the field.

Workshop Conveners

  • Pete Berquist, Thomas Nelson Community College, berquistp@tncc.edu
  • Karen Layou, Reynolds Community College, klayou@reynolds.edu
  • Lynsey LeMay, Thomas Nelson Community College, lemayl@tncc.edu

If you would like further information about the workshop, please contact one of conveners listed above.

This workshop is part of the Supporting and Advancing Geoscience in Two-Year Colleges: Faculty as Change Agents project and is supported by the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education through grants DUE 1525593, 1524605, 1524623, and 1524800.

Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this website are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.


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