About the Conference

For thirty-six years, higher education professionals in the fields of learning support, developmental education, student services, and first-year experience have come to the CASP Conference to share their expertise and to discover emergent themes and innovations in the field of higher education. This year, diverse experts from across the country join us as we explore strategies, techniques, and methods employed in effort to support student learning and success at various stages of the student life cycle.

Charting Pathways, the 2017 CASP theme, illustrates the call for educators and administrators alike to rethink developmental education for 21st Century students and to chart new pathways that will effectively support the academic progress of our students.

CASP 2017 features five pre-conference institutes presented by fellow developmental educators and colleagues in the field who share innovations in the field. Come early and join in! The conference also features 70 concurrent sessions this year with a rich range of topics. There will be something for everyone! The exhibit hall includes publishers, artisans, and the silent auction tables.

The Texas Association for Developmental Education, The Texas Chapter of the College Reading and Learning Association, and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board invite you to the CASP 2017 in Galveston, Texas on October 22-24, 2017!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

2 Conference Highlights

Conference Institutes. Five pre-conference institutes offer in-depth, experiential learning opportunities in specialized areas of interest. The institutes include a variety of topics.

Opening Celebration. CASP 2017 opens with a salute to Galveston’s rich beginnings! The celebration opens with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and flamenco! Enjoy the music, song, and dance of Solero Flamenco, ’s premier flamenco performance company.

Concurrent Sessions. Plan your conference experience by choosing from 70 conference sessions directed to your needs and interests!

• Adult Basic Education (ABE) & High School or Workforce to College Partnerships (BASE, literacy programs, HB-5 initiatives, contextualized instruction)

• Developmental Math (Math courses, Paired courses, Emporium Styles, Boot Camps, Accelerated Models)

• Developmental English/Integrated Reading and Writing (Reading, Writing, Integrated Reading and Writing, Developmental English, Paired courses, accelerated models)

• First Year Experience & Learning Frameworks (First Year Experience Courses, Student Success Courses, College Experience Courses, Learning Framework Courses, Alternative Student Success Courses, Student Success Boot Camps)

• Learning Support (Advising, Administration, Assessment, Early Alerts, Learning Labs, Tutoring, Supplemental instruction, Summer Bridge, TRIO, At-risk students and Special Populations, ADA, Peer Mentors)

• Research (Each session will consist of three 15 minute presentations followed by a Q&A. Session presentations will be grouped by theme.)

• New Technology and Innovation (In-class, Online, Hybrid, Student Response Systems, Active Learning Techniques, Websites, Technology Tools)

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

3 Conference Highlights Town Hall Meeting. Leaders from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, our conference co-sponsors, will bring us updates from the latest legislative session and information about the many transformational changes happening in the state. Bring your questions and comments to this lively, interactive session.

Keynote Speakers. CASP 2017 presents Awards Lunch speaker, Jan Johnson, Galveston Historian and Author of three books based on the history of . The author will speak about Galveston history. She is also holding an pre-conference institute on Galveston. Closing Brunch speaker Dr. Rebecca Goosen, Associate Vice-chancellor of College Preparatory at San Jacinto College, and past-president of NADE, will speak at the closing brunch, sharing her thoughts on “Making Lemonade Out of Lemons.”

Hospitality Night. On Monday evening, unwind with friends and colleagues after a full day at CASP at our hospitality suite in the Conferee Lounge, which is located on the second floor of the hotel.

Exhibitors. Visit with publishers, artisans, and businesses associated with our field as they join us to share their newest publications, technology, and learning support materials.

Local Attractions. Enjoy the Gulf Coast experience while attending the CASP 2017 Conference. Galveston has many different attractions that are sure to delight the whole family! Check out the information in this Call to Conference for discover some of the great attractions that Galveston Island has to offer.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

4 Awards Luncheon Keynote Address Jan Johnson, MA Historical Galveston Historian and Author, Galveston TX

Fifth generation Galvestonian Jan Johnson has been seriously studying the Island's rich history as a part- time Tour Guide since 1982. A direct descendant of two 1900 Storm survivors, her interest in her Island heritage was born when her mother, Dorris Stechmann Johnson, became secretary to John Garner's Historic American Buildings Survey in 1966-67. Jan earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the University of Houston in 1986. In 1995, she attained her MA in Literature when she researched and wrote the history of Galveston's Little Theatre, 1922-1942. She took the full time "free fall with free lancing" in May 2000. Her stories have been published in various local publications such as WHEREHouston, the Galveston County Daily News, Twisted Parrot, Centex's Our Place magazine, and on Guidry News Service. In September 2004, Jan completed more scholarly research on "The Reymershoffers: Early Texas Czech Entrepreneurs" for the Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International newsletter, Nase Rodin.

For those who enjoy walking the streets of historic Galveston, Beyond the Beaten Paths: Driving Historic Galveston travels most of the 32-mile length of the Island via often circuitous routes, that meander in, out and around those nine distinct historical neighborhoods traversed in the city's first walking guide. Deeper in the districts, explorers can discover many few and far-between vintage structures, while reading more in-depth studies about many of the Island's lesser known but thoroughly unforgettable characters, however they achieved their place in Galveston history.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

5 Closing Brunch Keynote Address Dr. Rebecca Goosen Making Lemonade out of Lemons Associate Vice Chancellor for College Preparatory San Jacinto College, Houston

Dr. Rebecca Goosen is a developmental educator who has worked with university and community college students in Michigan and Texas for the last 20 years. Presently, she serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for College Preparatory at San Jacinto College in Houston, Texas. At San Jacinto College she provides administrative support systems that assist faculty and students in maximizing learning, development and success. She advocates for programs both locally and at the state level and works to provide a holistic approach to student success at the college. The College Prep program was recently awarded the John Memorial Award for Outstanding Developmental Education Program in 2016. Dr. Goosen has achieved Senior Fellow status in the American Leadership Forum. Being a servant leader, Dr. Goosen served as President for the National Association for Developmental Education and was recognized in 2015 as a Council of Learning Assistance and Developmental Education Associations (CLADEA) Fellow. Her passion is to build programs that serve underprepared students to become successful at all levels of their lives and to empower faculty, staff, and administration with the knowledge that they can contribute to establishing that learning environment for success.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

6 Conference at a Glance

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Pre-conference Board Meeting SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Vendors/Exhibitors Setup 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm CASP 2017 Registration 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Pre-conference Institutes 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017 7:00 am – 5:00 pm CASP 2017 Registration 7:00 am – 11:30 am Breakfast/Snacks 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall 8:00 am – 9:00 am Concurrent Session A 9:10 am – 10:10 am Concurrent Session B 10:20 am – 11:20 am Concurrent Session C 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Awards Luncheon 1:50 pm – 3:20 pm Town Hall Meeting 3:40 pm – 4:40 pm Concurrent Session D 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Hospitality Room

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

7 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017 7:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast/Snacks 8:00 – 10:00 am Registration 8:00 – 10:30 am Exhibit Hall 7:00 – 8:00 am Concurrent Session E 8:10 – 9:10 am Concurrent Session F 9:20 – 10:20 am Concurrent Session G 10:30 – 12:00 pm Closing Brunch 1:00 – 5:00 pm Post-conference Board Meeting

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

8 Discover unparalleled luxury at The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center, a 32-acre, beachfront hotel and spa resort property on beautiful Galveston Island, Texas. Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award® since 1999, The San Luis Resort offers the perfect Galveston hotel and resort experience with lavish accommodations, breathtaking Gulf views and personalized service. CASP 2017 Rate: $99 for single/$139 for double Book Early! The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center Reservations: 800-392-5937 5222 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77551 Toll-free: 800-445-0090 www.SanLuis Resort.com Click for CASP 2017 Hotel Rate

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

9 San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center

Overlooking the , the San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center accommodations boast breathtaking views from private balconies. It’s the ideal opportunity to relax and enjoy the coastal breezes and setting sun – an intimate moment all to yourself or special time with family and friends. Hotel Features State-of-the-art fitness center 10 unique restaurants on resort Spa San Luis Morning Newspaper Outdoor hot tub Outdoor kid's waterslide 200,000 sq. ft. of convention space Outdoor heated pool

Hotel Rooms All rooms include: Available in King or two Queens, these Private Balcony with Outdoor Seating rooms are located on floors 4-6 and In-Room Bottled Water (1st bottle free) offer limited or partial views of the Morning Newspaper Delivery Gulf with a private balcony. Spacious Iron & Ironing Board 356 square feet and inviting, these Keurig Coffee Maker rooms feature all the comforts of home, In-Room Safety Deposit Box a desk with two chairs suitable for Flat-Screen TV dining or working and an overstuffed Hairdryer and Plush Robe chair and ottoman with reading lamp. iPod Docking Station & free Wifi CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

10 Hotel Restaurants & Bars at the San Luis

Grotto Italian Restaurant. Located inside the San Luis Resort (SLR) Spa & Conference Center, fine dining is just steps away! Overlooking the pool’s waterfall, enjoy your evening with old and new friends! All dishes are hand prepared daily with only the freshest ingredients. The Steakhouse at SLR has held the AAA Four Diamond Award® since 2004 and selected as one of the “Top Ten Texas Steakhouses” by food critic Tom Horan, The Steakhouse is an extraordinary dining experience for any connoisseur.

Blake’s Bistro. Stop in for breakfast and lunch, or pick up a Starbuck’s coffee and a sweet treat at the Cup & Cone!

H2O Pool & Bar is a perfect match! Take a refreshing swim, and then float over to the bar to enjoy a cool drink while never getting out of the pool!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

11 Transportation

Planning to drive? The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center on Galveston Island is less than an hour drive from Houston, three hours from Austin and five hours from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Directions from Houston Take Interstate 45 South to Galveston. Take the 61st Street exit and turn right (south). Stay on 61st Street to Seawall Boulevard. Turn left (east) at Seawall Boulevard. The San Luis Resort is located past 53rd Street and Seawall Boulevard on the left (north) side.

Parking Complimentary parking for guests behind the hotel. Valet parking is also available for $20 daily.

Planning to fly? For the easiest access to Galveston Island, fly into Hobby Airport. Depending on traffic, it is about 45-60 minutes from Galveston.

Galveston Limo Shuttle Service to San Luis Resort To arrange shuttle service from William P. Hobby or Bush International airports, go to www.GalvestonLimo.com, and click on Airport Shuttle. Galveston Limo runs many shuttles everyday, so schedule the time best for you. You’ll find the daily limo schedule, a booking link, and other information to help you schedule your trip.

Note: There is a two suitcase limit on the shuttle. Additional bags will cost $20.00 each way. Shuttle Rates From Hobby Airport to the San Luis Resort: $40.00 round trip From Bush Airport to the San Luis Resort: $50.00 round trip

For questions, call 1.800.640.4826, but book online to get the above rate!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

12 Pre-conference I n s t i t u t e s Pre-Conference Institute A, $70 Put a Ring On It: Student Engagement Strategies at the Active Learning Institute

Named Best Emily Peebles, Amy Axtell, Michelle Wilson, at the Pre-Conference Active Learning Institute Institute Sue Kostohryz, Tanya Stanley, Betty Woodfill, CASP 2016 John Gillespie, & Crystal Tewes San Jacinto College Sunday, October 22 , 1:00 – 4:00 pm Come experience strategies to engage your students in the classroom to encourage grit and motivation! You will participate in each activity that is presented and leave with new ideas and the materials you need to use them immediately in your classes.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

13 Pre-conference I n s t i t u t e s Pre-Conference Institute B, $70 Non-Course Based Competency Options Denise Lujan, M.Ed. University of Texas at El Paso Sunday, October 22 , 1:00 – 4:00 pm Come hear details about Non-Course Based Competency Options, NCBO’s offered at The University of Texas at El Paso. UTEP’s Developmental Math Department is a leader in developing and implementing NCBO’s. Their creative approach has been modeled at institutions both in Texas and nationally. Attendees will learn strategies for creating and implementing NCBO’s, administratively running NCBO’s , building partnerships and faculty involvement.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX 14 Pre-conference I n s t i t u t e s Pre-Conference Institute C, $70

Academic Coaching: Charting Pathways for Success Russ Hodges, Ed.D, Texas State University

Sunday, October 22 , 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Through demonstrations and activities, attendees will experience coaching as a tool to help students persist through obstacles and navigate pathways for academic success. Attendees will leave the session with an understanding of how to (a) listen and observe students at a deeper level (b) ask powerful questions that promote critical thinking, and (c) work with students to overcome obstacles and create strategies for success.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

15 Pre-conference I n s t i t u t e s Pre-Conference Institute D, $70 Blooming Technology

Debbie Gilmore, Temple Junior College Essie Childers, Blinn College Sunday, October 22 , 1:00 – 4:00 pm

With the vast number of available apps, how can instructors choose the best tool to enhance the student’s classroom experience? This collaborative session takes an approach that focuses on pedagogy and instructional strategies for merging technology- based activities into existing curriculum in order to expand instructional practices. The Instructionally Appropriate Technology Integration, IATI, model considers the thinking level required of the student to complete certain tasks. These technological tools are ranked on the Bloom’s Taxonomy Pyramid to provide a framework for instructors to consider when choosing technology tools to use in the classroom. Participants will interact with the framework, make connections between technology tools currently used proficiently and how to integrate those into the classroom, and practice using some of the latest tools to create a short presentation in order to demonstrate their learning.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

16 Pre-conference I n s t i t u t e s Pre-Conference Institute E, $70 Charting Historical Galveston Jan Johnson, Galveston Historian and Author

Sunday, October 22 , 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Discover the rich history of Galveston with author Jan Johnson, who recently completed her third book on the Island. In writing this installation of historical Galveston, the author noted the extensive influence that women had on the city of Galveston. In researching for the book, Johnson noted the vast influence that women had throughout Galveston’s history after the Hurricane of 1900. Once the storm had passed, Galveston sustained a massive recovery effort, in part, with the influence of women such as Clara Barton via Magnolia Willis Sealy. Barton along with other Galveston women stepped in to bring new life to Galveston and re-landscape the city. The "Galveston Goddesses" represented the Island city from the 1920's as bathing beauties and even influencing the famous Badgett Quadruplets. The influence of the Goddesses is still ongoing in today's Mardi Gras queens. Later, "Founding Mother" Ruth Kempner lead the way of community service from the 1940's through the 1960's. Not only was she President of the Red Cross during the Texas City disaster, but she also lead the charge to change the form of city government to thwart off the impending corruption after the 1900 Storm.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

17 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Texas Town Hall Dr. Suzanne Morales-Vale Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Director of Developmental and Adult Basic Education

Join Dr. Suzanne Morales-Vale at the Texas Town Hall to hear about the latest statewide initiatives related to developmental education and learning support. Dr. Morales-Vale has been a popular session presenter at CASP Conferences for over 5 years. Dr. Morales-Vale will discuss the implications of HB 2223, which recently passed in the regular session of the 85th Legislature. HB2223 requires institutions of higher education to enroll certain underprepared students in a corequisite model “under which a student concurrently enrolls in a developmental education course and a freshman- level course in the same subject area for each subject area for which the student is referred to developmental coursework.” The discussion will include details on the comprehensive professional development and technical assistance programs provided by THECB and its partners in supporting institutions as they scale and enhance their corequisite options to meet the requirements of this legislation. Also, a proposed rule change to the TSIA writing benchmarks based on the results of the TSIA Validity Study by the College Board is currently being considered. Pending approval, the TSIA writing score will be changed from 350 to 340, and the essay score for college readiness will go from 5 to 4. Dr. Morales-Vale will discuss this topic and provide further details on how these changes, if approved, may affect Texas public institutions of higher education.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

18 Galveston Attractions Galveston Island has something for everyone! Take a leisurely walk, shop on the Strand, or feel the thrill of the Schlitterban water slide! You can’t take in all that Galveston has to offer in a weekend, so make your island bucket list while you’re here! Check out some of the attractions listed below. We’ve also included links below because there is just too much to experience in Galveston to list on one page!

Attractions During CASP Family Fun • Davinci: The Exhibition, through • Pleasure Pier January, 2018 • Square-rigger Ship • ARToberFEST, Oct. 21-22, • Railroad Museum Downtown • • The Great Storm, Pier 21 Theater • Schlitterban • Original Ghost Tour of the • Willis- Strand, 123 Rosenberg Restaurants Sightseeing • Fisherman’s Wharf • Bishop’s Palace • Gaido’s • Moody Mansion • Rudy & Paco’s & Bar • Bryan Museum • Willie G’s Steaks & Seafood Shopping • The Steakhouse • Nick’s Kitchen & Beach Bar • Strand District Follow these links to more Galveston Island attractions!

Official Website of Galveston

Galveston Railroad Museum

Texas Seaport Museum

Bryan Museum

Planning an extended stay? Check out Oktoberfest, October 27-28th at Moody Gardens!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

19 Explore Galveston!

Galveston Island has something for everyone! Visit the Pyramids at Moody Gardens to experience the unique ecosystem within. Walk under the sea at the Aquarium at Moody Gardens. Take a trip to the Historic Pleasure Pier on the Seawall! If you are feeling adventurous or if you just want to take a leisurely walk along the 27 miles of sandy beaches, your options abound on Galveston Island!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

20 Discover Historical Galveston!

Moody Mansion was restored to its original splendor in 1895. The 28,000 square-foot, four-story structure is open for tours. Completed in 1892, Bishop’s Palace earned the distinction of being one of the 100 most important buildings in America. The is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1993 the 73rd Texas Legislature proclaimed The Grand "The Official Opera House of Texas."

Up for a little stroll? Galveston’s Historic Strand District features many specialty shops and unique restaurants that you won’t find anywhere else!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

21 Silent Auction SMART Family Literacy This year, CASP is honored to contribute the Silent Auction proceeds to “SMART” Family Literacy, serving the Galveston County community. As their mission states, “SMART” Family Literacy is dedicated to education for young children and their families through innovative hands-on activities in science, math, art, reading, and technology. Prioritizing goals in early childhood literacy, bilingual literacy, and health literacy, SMART reads aloud with community groups, builds vegetable gardens, produces readable videos, and gives away many children's books. SMART believes that literacy creates access to opportunities and is the most powerful tool in the struggle towards self-sufficiency. In addition to reading children’s books, SMART supports health literacy by teaching children and parents to read for nutritional information on food labels and seed packages. In 2016, SMART Family Literacy gave away more than 16,000 children's books. In the first half of 2017, the organization has already exceeded 10,000 book giveaways. SMART partners with local businesses, medical facilities, educational institutions, community members, and outstanding volunteers to bring literacy to the Galveston community. Please remember to bring your silent auction items to CASP, so we can support the good work SMART is doing to increase literacy in the Galveston community.

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

22 Book Drive for UTMB Children’s Burn Center

This year, CASP is holding a book drive for the Shriners Burn Hospital for Children in Galveston. Located on the grounds of the University of Texas Medical Branch, the Shriners Burn Hospital opened its doors in 1966 in Galveston as the first hospital established to treat burned children. Shriners cares for children with burn injuries from the time of acute injury through rehabilitation and individual reconstructive needs throughout their childhood. Over 250 children are referred to the Shiners Burn Hospital each year.

CASP is sending out a call to the troops! We are building a book wagon full of children's picture books and young adult fiction for the Shriners Burn Center. These books will be available to the many children treated there, and hopefully, serve as a distraction from their injuries.

PLEASE BRING YOUR BOOK DONATIONS, AND HELP TO FILL UP THE WAGON!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

23 2016-2017 CASP Board The CASP Board has worked very hard this year to ensure that CASP 2017 at the beautiful San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center in Galveston is a memorable conference. We look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new acquaintances in October!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

24 Registration CASP 2017 Conference San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center

Making plans for CASP is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

Go to WWW.CASP-Texas.com and click on CASP 2017 Registration 1. for a paper registration form or Click here to Register for CASP online or use the link below: http://www.sanjac.edu/apply-register/overview/college- prep/2017-casp-conference

Book your room at the San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center. Follow the link below or call for reservation. 2. Reservations: 800-392-5937 Toll-free: 800-445-0090 Click for CASP 2017 Hotel Rate and Book your shuttle to Galveston at www.GalvestonLimo.com 3. from either Hobby (preferred) or Bush International Airport.

We’ll see you at CASP 2017 in Galveston!

CASP Call to Conference, October 22-24, 2017, Galveston, TX

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