Learning from Study Abroad Workshop: Agenda

May 21-22, 2012 | 205 W. Wacker Dr., Room 200A, Chicago, IL

Note: The agenda may continue to be updated prior to the meeting.

Monday, May 21

12:00-1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00-1:30 pm

  • Welcome; goals for meeting
  • John Ottenhoff and Chris Welna (ACM)

1:30-2:30 pm

  • Project overview; methodology snapshot of results
  • Tom McGuinness (University of Michigan) and Derek Vaughan (GLCA)

2:30-2:45 pm: Break

2:45-4:00 pm

  • Overview session on working with data
  • Charlie Blaich and Kathy Wise (Center of Inquiry)

4:00-5:00 pm

  • Working session on asking good questions from the data

5:00-8:00 pm

  • Reception and dinner
  • Caffe Baci, 225 W. Wacker Dr.


Tuesday, May 22

9:00-10:30 am

  • Analyzing LSA data for ACM programs (small groups focusing on different programs)

10:30-10:45 am: Break

10:45 am-12:00 pm

  • Connecting LSA analyses of programs with program evaluations; thinking about possible action steps

12:00-12:30 pm

  • Conclusions

12:30 pm: Lunch