The annual event attracts educators from across the region who are interested in how colleges and universities can provide stronger foundations for students to succeed through best practices in teaching and learning. It will be held in the Hosseini Center on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
This year’s symposium theme is Putting it into Perspective: Rediscovering Our Passion for Student Success. In addition to the keynote speaker, it will feature break-out sessions on such topics as modeling civility in the classroom, service learning strategies, fostering psychological empowerment in college learners, and how to effectively leverage new classroom technologies.
Dr. McClenney is a senior advisor to the American Association of Community Colleges and a senior associate and founding director of the Center for Community College Student Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin. She has consulted worldwide to education institutions, state higher education systems, governments and professional associations, and is widely published on such topics as strategic planning, accountability, student success and leadership.
The symposium is free and open to education professionals interested in scholarly discussion and research. Early registration is encouraged, as seating is limited.
For details or to register online, visit DaytonaState.edu/ProfessionalDevelopment/Symposium.html or email John Brady, BradyJ@DaytonaState.edu.
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