2007 Interdisciplinary Curriculum Retreat
Incorporating Research into the Curricula
September 29, 2007
Kirksville Arts Center, 117 South Franklin
9am - 4pm
Plenary Speaker & Facilitator: Dr. Bert E. Holmes, Philip G. Carson Distinguished Chair of Science, University of North Carolina Asheville.
Workshop Summary
The focus this year was on techniques, strategies and ideas for incorporating research into the curriculum. Various curricular models, examples of "mini-research" projects for numerous courses, and interdisciplinary research were discussed. Teams developed and shared ideas for "mini-research" modules for different courses and also developed a strategic plan for expansion of the undergraduate research opportunities on their home campuses.
Workshop Materials
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Click HERE to download Bert Holmes' Plenary Presentation (Powerpoint required)
Workshop Participants
· Metropolitan Community College
Todd Bowdish, Biology
Kathy Courtney, Counseling
· Moberly Area Community College
Donna Kessler, Mathematics
Jeremy Osborne, Mathematics
Jane Roads, Mathematics
· St. Charles Community College
Pat Porterfield, Administration
Stacey Thater, Physics
· Truman State University
Barbara Kramer, Chemistry
Maureen McHale, Biology
Jason Miller, Mathematics
Anne Moody, Chemistry
Maria Nagan, Chemistry
Eric Patterson, Chemistry
Tim Walston, Biology
Tony Weisstein, Biology
· University of North Carolina Asheville
Bert Holmes, Facilitator & Plenary Speaker