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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR PE/CoTL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS

Readiness for Team-Based Learning - have developed working knowledge of team based learning principles and acquired the basis of process education language as well as governing philosophy behind conference practices (based on pre-reading, reflection, and the newcomers workshop)

Readiness to Personally Engage in Conference Activities - have analyzed the design of the conference program, identified personal learning/growth outcomes for the conference, and developed a strategy for engaging in specific activities

Contribution to Community Learning - during the conference see the opportunities where your active participation can increase learning/growth of others while attaining your own personal goals

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR PE/CoTL CONFERENCE TEAMS

Degree of Meeting Personal Outcomes of Individuals - collectively share individual outcomes and collective efforts to support each individual in their conference learning/growth desired

Degree of Meeting Team Outcomes for the Conference - develop a team strategy with a concrete plan for maximizing conference opportunities to fulfill all team goals by productively utilizing team time

Producing Value to the Conference Community - packaging team learning/growth for meaningful sharing with others in Moodle Site postings and in your concluding poster at the end of the conference

TEAM DELIVERABLES (posted as instructed in your team area)

Monday morning: Team Based Learning

NOTES FROM JULIE ESTIS (Session Facilitator) TO MENTORS/TEAM LEADERS ON THE KICK-OFF TBL SESSION: Good afternoon, I look forward to seeing you all at the PE conference. I understand that you all will serve as team leaders, and conference organizers asked me to share a bit about the team-based learning session I will be facilitating on Monday morning.

The Process Education Primer Synopsis

Introduction to Team-Based Learning

The readings are available on the PE/CoTL Conferernce Resource site (Moodle site), but please reach out to your team members and encourage them to read these brief papers prior to the session on Monday morning. We will follow the Team-Based Learning (TBL) format: advanced preparation, individual readiness assurance test, team readiness assurance test, and 4S application activities.

The participant goals for the session include: 

Additional desired outcomes include forming teams, introducing team members, and setting the stage for an excellent conference experience.

For this session, the teams will work together through guided activities, but your role as a team leader will be specifically utilized toward the end of the session when teams will set their goals for the PE conference. Your guidance as an experienced PE Conference attendee will be helpful as you lead your team in establishing a set of goals you all hope to accomplish during the conference.

Throughout the remainder of the conference, there will be opportunities for you to meet with your team to reflect on what you've learned, evaluate your progress toward your goals, and prepare a team presentation for the final day of the conference.

Preparation is critical for gaining the most from the PE/CoTL Conference. Prepare by visiting the Conference Resources Site and reading the resources provided for each session you plan to attend.

To access the PE/CoTL Conference 2019 Resources Site, visit the Academy home page at www.processeducation.org and select “Membership” from the top menu and then Member site (secure). See the screenshot below.

Alternatively, visit the PE/CoTL Conference Program page
www.processeducation.org/peconf/2019/pages/program.html
and click the link at the top of the page, “PE/CoTL Conference 2019 Resources Site”. Both options will take you to a switchboard:

The switchboard (moo/moodle) contains information needed to access the PE/CoTL Conference Resources Site

If you have an account for the Member’s Site, you are automatically registered for and enrolled in the Resources Site! Simply log in. (If you don’t recall your password or username, use the “Forgotten?” option.)

If you have never accessed the Academy website use your firstnamelastname as your user name and password with no spaces, all lowercase letters, and no hyphens or periods. If you are still unable to access the site and are either a presenter, facilitator, or attendee, please contact the System Administrator: denna@processeducation.org

As you're planning out your session attendance for the Conference, do you see simultaneous sessions and wish you could attend both?  Aren't you glad that someone else will be a recorder for that session? You can return the favor by volunteering to record a session that you attend. Recording is an opportunity to hone this professional skill, and to capture the learning and insights from a session you want to think more deeply about. Recording is an opportunity to hone this professional skill, and to capture the learning and insights from a session you want to think more deeply about. Don't forget about keynotes and expert panels, too! Send your top two choices of sessions to record to Ingrid Ulbrich at ingrid.m.ulbrich@gmail.com. 

On Campus Housing

Check-In to take place in Camellia Hall on Saturday, 6/22 and Sunday, 6/23. Conference Staff will be available in the first floor lobby of Camellia Hall at the Community Desk to help with the process. It is here each guest will obtain a key packet - on it will state the room number and includes the key and also access card (these are used for building access and also to access the laundry room located on the first floor). Each guest needs to hold on to the key packet contents for the duration of your stay in order to ensure a smooth transition to Check-Out. DO NOT LEAVE without turning in your key packet. 

Contact information for guests to reach Conference Staff will be provided upon Check-In at the Community Desk. The Emergency On-Call number is 251-460-7926 (which will be listed with the contact information) - this number is placed on signs in various locations throughout the building should you need it but we encourage you to save it. Julie French, from the ILC will also be a contact person: 251-721-0478. Please also note that Conference Community Director, Bryn Bowden, lives in Camellia Hall as well and will be a great asset to any needs you might have.

Regarding directions to Camellia Hall, here is a map/directions from Airport Blvd and a map/directions from University Blvd/Zeigler Blvd for the easiest ways to reach it without having to traverse through the main USA Campus.We encourage your guests to take one of these routes. There will be plenty of parking in front of the building as well (however - see parking information below).

Dorm rooms will come with linens, blanket, pillows and have a bathroom attached. However, you should bring all toiletries you need.

Parking

There will be plenty of parking near the Student Center where the police will not be ticketing during the conference. Don’t park in handicap spots. We will have an informal parking pass available at registration that you can put on your dashboard (for people staying at the hotel or commuting locally).

Student Center Address: 350 Campus Drive, Mobile, AL 36688. Ph: (251) 460-6452

Camellia Hall parking: Visitors who bring a vehicle to campus must display a valid visitor parking pass in their vehicle. A visitor pass may be requested at Parking Services. A valid driver’s license must be presented to obtain a visitor pass. Parking Services is in the Beta/Gamma Commons-Police Building, 290 Stadium Blvd. The entrance for Parking Services is located on the South side of the building. Office hours are 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday. You can go over during Lunch on Monday to pick up a pass for overnight parking during the week. Sunday night will be fine.

Temperature

Mobile is pretty hot and humid this time of year. However, the Student Center rooms tend to be pretty chilly. Thus, please bring sweaters/jackets to wear during the sessions.

WiFi

There is an ‘Open’ network that will be available in the Student Center and the dorms that will people will be able to join with any wireless device.

Food/Meals

We are ensuring vegetarian options for the various meals with some vegan options as well.

Excursions

Monday - June 24th, Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Street, Mobile, AL 251 208 5671 www.alabamacontemporary.org. Bus will leave at 6:00 p.m. from Student Center. There is no charge for the excursion. Heavy hor d'oeuvres will be served.

Tuesday - June 25th, Dauphin Island. There is a beach nearby that you can walk on and The Islanders restaurant (dinner on your own). 1504 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528.

You have an opportunity to share your talents and make a difference by nominating yourself or another colleague to serve in a key Academy role.

In accordance with the Academy Bylaws, Section 2, the Nominating Committee is soliciting nominations for open Elected Officers and Appointed Officers. No one may be nominated for the Executive Board who has not been active in the Academy during the previous year. The Nominating Committee will review and recommend a slate of Elected and Appointed Officers to the Academy Board during the PE Conference on June 24-26, 2019.

Open Elected Officer Positions to serve on the Executive Board:
President Elect (2-year term)      
Finance Officer* (2-year term) (Fiscal expertise required)
Member-At-Large (2-year term)
Member-At-Large (1-year term)

Open Appointed Officer Positions:
Professional Development Director, Membership Chair, Conference Director, Conference Program Chair, Marketing Director, & Information Director

 Nominate someone now! Simply click the image below or click HERE to fill out the nomination form. Thank you for your being a servant leader! 

The Nominating Committee will review and recommend a slate of Elected and Appointed Officers to the Academy Board at its Business Meeting on June 26, 2019.

Alabama Contemporary Art Center

(Monday, June 24) Bus will leave at 6:00 p.m. from Student Center. There is no charge for the excursion. Heavy hor d'oeuvres will be served.

Dauphin Island

(Tuesday, June 25) There is a beach nearby that you can walk on and The Islanders restaurant (dinner on your own). 1504 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528.

Learn more about Dauphin Island on Wikipedia.