Kellogg Institute, Day One Developmental Education 101

AMATYC 10110.31.13

Session S018Presenters: Kate Kozak and Bruce Yoshiwara

1IntroductionsKate Kozak Southwest VP

Bruce Yoshiwara West VPActivity One -- Ice BreakerBINGO!Get to know more about each otherWin small prizes!

AMATYCs Vision: Opening Doors Through Mathematics Core Values: Academic Excellence, Access, Collegiality, Innovation, Integrity, Professional Development, Teaching Excellence

http://www.amatyc.org/?page=AMATYCVisionMission Statement of AMATYCEnsure the preparation of mathematically and technologically literate citizens who are capable of making informed decisions, who have skills needed by business and industry, and who will continue to grow in their quantitative literacy;

Lead the development and implementation of curricular, pedagogical, technological, and assessment standards for two-year college mathematics education;Mission Statement of AMATYCOffer multiple opportunities for the preparation and continuing professional development of a competent and diverse mathematics faculty skilled in a variety of teaching modalities addressing different learning styles;Provide a forum that facilitates professional networking, communication, policy determination, and action among individuals, affiliates, and other professional organizations; andMission Statement of AMATYCCommunicate the perspectives of two-year college mathematics education to public, business, and professional sectors.

http://www.amatyc.org/?page=MissionStatementHistory of AMATYCEstablished in 1974Membership over last 5 years ranges from 1547 to 22898 regions: Northeast (4), Mid-Atlantic (6), Southeast (7), Midwest (6), Central (10), Southwest (4), Northwest (3), West (4)44 total affiliatesAMATYCs first annual meeting was held in Chicago, from October 29 toNovember l, l975, with approximately 300 people in attendance.

8Executive BoardPresident Jim RoznowskiPresident-Elect Nancy SattlerPast-President Rob FarinelliSecretary Mary Beth OrangeTreasurer Margie Hobbs

(Jane Tanner is the next president-elect.)9Regional Vice-PresidentsNortheast Jane Tanner (Ernie Danforth)Mid-Atlantic Chris Allgyer (Dan Fahringer)Southeast Annette Cook (Nancy Rivers)Midwest Jim HamCentral Nicole LangSouthwest Kathryn KozakNorthwest Stefan Burrato (Liz Hylton)West Bruce Yoshiwara (Mark Harbison)Ex-Officio Board PositionsConference Coordinator Keven DockterInterim Executive Director Cheryl Cleaves11Conference ChairsProgram Coordinator Judy WilliamsAssistant Conference Coordinator Honey KirkExhibits Chair Frank GoulardAdvertising Chair Louise OlshanPresider Chair Darlene WinningtonGet involved preside over a session.Apply early! Local Events Coordinator Carol MurphyAMATYC Office StaffBeverly Vance Office DirectorChristine Shott Publications DirectorChristy Hunsucker Accounting DirectorChristopher (Ryo) Davis Technical ClerkActivity Two -- Trivia Time!How many regions are in AMATYC?How many affiliates are currently active?Name one of the presidents of AMATYCs current Executive Board.

Chair Rob FarinelliEstablished in 1990Became integral part in 2004Fundraising campaignsHelps fund AMATYC programsAwesome opportunity for those in years 1-3 of full-time college teachingApproximately 24 fellows per yearTwo-year commitmentProject to complete between years one and two; topic up to member; present to group during year 2Cohort 10 (new) this yearGreat connections (list serve, etc.) & more

Service to MembersThe AMATYC News published 4 times annually with items of national and regional interestMathAMATYC Educator published multiple times per year with scholarly articles pertinent to teachingThe AMATYC Review published through 2008; now retiredAcademic Committees areas of special interest; open to all members; meet at annual conference and via email throughout year

Getting Involved with AMATYCNine Academic CommitteesDevelopmental MathematicsDivision/Department IssuesInnovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics for AAS ProgramsStatisticsMathematics Intensive/College MathematicsPlacement/AssessmentTeacher PreparationResearch in Mathematics Education for TYC

Student Mathematics LeagueFounded 1970 by Nassau Community CollegeNow more than 165 colleges participateIndividual awards and team awardsChallenging math questions (that do not require knowledge of calculus)Questions and answers from previous SML competitions posted on the AMATYC website

Service to MembersNational and Regional Conferences annual conference each fall; occasional regionals possibly throughout yearAffiliate Organizations usually by state; valued by AMATYC as independent organizations; some meet annually, others twice yearly; often meet in conjunction with other math affiliationsSummer Institutes & Traveling Workshops on various topics to meet needs

Website -- www.amatyc.orgAffiliate informationMembership renewalsConference registrationWebinar registrationsAMATYC storeInformation on PublicationsJob BoardAMATYC HistoryAwards informationBoard minutesVision, values, missionStrategic PlanFoundation informationMu Alpha Theta

Activity Three Trivia Time!What is the name of the program available for teachers in their first three years of teaching?Name 3 of the 9 Academic Committees offered by AMATYC.Name one of the publications currently available from AMATYC.

Conference App!Download GUIDEBOOK onto smart phone or ipadAdd specific sessions to your scheduleMuch, much moreConference HighlightsThursday Opening SessionSheila Tobias and Victor Piercey: Math Anxiety: The Last Word3:00 pm Platinum Ballroom Salons 5 & 6Saturday Awards Breakfast SessionDavid Masunaga: Its Only Days Until -DayBreakfast Served 7:45 8:00 am (Ticket Required)Program: 8:30-10:00 amPlatinum Ballroom, Salons 1 6

Featured SpeakersPat McKeague, Five Minutes to a More Satisfying CourseThursday, October 31, 1:50 2:40 pm, Marquis NEJim Stigler, Teaching as a Lever for Change in Developmental Mathematics Friday, November 1, 9:10 10:00 am, Marquis NW

Themed SessionsSix, 15-minute presentations with 5 minutes between each presentation

Almost two hours in lengthThursdayGrand Opening of Exhibits4:30 - 7:30 pmMarquis Ballroom Center/SouthReception for First-Time Attendees5:00 6:00 pmMarquis NW

AMATYC FORUMS (Thursday, Marquis NE)Initial Hearing on the Position Statement on The Appropriate Use of Intermediate Algebra as a Prerequisite Course, 7:00 pm 7:30 pmInitial Hearing on the Position Statement on The Academic Preparation of Mathematics Faculty at Two-Year Colleges , 7:30 pm 8:00 pmDiscussion on Proposed By-law Revisions and the AMATYC Regional Structure , 8:00 pm 8:30 pmFridayRegional Meetings (12:15 1:30 pm) & LuncheonLunch served Noon 12:15 pm (Ticket Required)News, networking, and door prizesFaculty Mathematics League3:10 4:00 pmElite 1/2 Poster Session2:00 4:00 pmGrand Ballroom 5

Ignite EventFriday, 6:00 pm 8:00 pm, Marquis NE Sponsored by the Innovative Teaching and Learning Committee (ITLC)Twenty slides automatically advanced every 15 seconds while speakers have exactly five minutes to share their passionSaturdayAwards Breakfast: 7:45 10:00 am, Platinum Ballroom 1 6 Breakfast served 7:45 8:00 am (ticket required)Teaching Excellence (odd years)Mathematics Excellence (even years)Delegate Assembly4:00 6:00 pmPlatinum Ballroom 5Delegates are asked to be seated by 3:45 pm.SundaySession times 8:15 9:05 am 9:25 10:15 amClosing session 10:30 11:15 am AMATYC 2014 ConferenceNovember 13 16Nashville, TN

Mathematics: Music to My Ears

Call for Presenters: Deadline Feb. 1st