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CREATIVE TENSIONS, CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS Denver and the American West manifest the human ability to adapt and thrive in challenging environments. The majestic peaks, raging waters, and dramatic vistas that OME surround Denver evoke awe and inspire creativity, attracting people from across the C nation and the world. As diverse cultures converge in this dynamic community, they endeavor to work together to address complex local and global issues. EL Striving toward new heights of excellence and exploring new frontiers in higher education, the National Collegiate Honors Council brings together individuals of diverse W talents in collaborative environments to inquire, think, and discover. The creative tensions that spring from these interactions ensure that there will always be new peaks to climb. Guided by individual aspirations and a collaborative spirit, we confidently face both present and future challenges in higher education and the world around us. Welcome to Denver and ascend to new heights! Special thanks to Brett Stover, University of Cincinnati, for the design of the conference logo. TO CONFERENCE ATTENDEES: I would like to extend a warm welcome to Denver and the 42nd Annual meeting of the National Collegiate Honors Council. The Conference Planning Committee has built upon the success of many signature conference programs to provide you with excellent educational and professional networking experiences. This year, the conference features new strands in the arts, fine arts, and environmental programs. It is a pleasure and a privilege to serve with you as we collaborate in honors teaching and learning. I would like to express my deepest thanks to the Conference Planning Committee for their many contributions. The investment of their time and expertise are appreciated. I look forward to meeting many of you at this conference. Enjoy the many conference conference welcome conference forums for honors education. Best wishes, Hallie E. Savage 2007 NCHC Conference Chair President-Elect 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Conference Sponsors, General Information, and Features ..........................................4 C Signature Programs ............................................................................................................6 Invited Speakers .................................................................................................................8 ONTENTS Conference at a Glance ................................................................................................10 Wednesday NACADA Pre-Conference Workshop .....................................................................12 Thursday Developing in Honors–Round One ...................................................................13, 14 Developing in Honors–Round Two ..........................................................................15 Developing in Honors–Extended Discussion Sessions ............................................18 Beginning in Honors ..................................................................................................13 Students in Honors .....................................................................................................13 Official Conference Opening–Plenary Speaker: Patty Limerick .........................16 City as Text™ .............................................................................................................17 Master Class–Poetry ..................................................................................................19 Master Class–Film ......................................................................................................20 Master Class–Drama .................................................................................................20 Master Class–Music ...................................................................................................21 Welcome Reception/Student Party .......................................................................21 Friday Celebration of Teaching and Learning Workshop, Part One ..............................22 Teaching and Learning Student Fishbowl ..............................................................33 General Sessions ...................................................................22, 34, 38, 43, 48, 55, 59 Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels (SIRP) ...........................26, 37, 42, 48, 58 Poster Sessions ....................................................................................................27, 49, Established in Honors ................................................................................................33 Consultants Center .............................................................................................33, 82 Arts in Honors Education ..........................................................................................37 table of contents Panel Presentation ....................................................................................................48 Plenary Speaker: Ellen Winner .................................................................................61 Gallery Walk ...............................................................................................................62 Master Class Performance Showcase ...................................................................62 Dessert/Cash Bar .......................................................................................................62 Saturday Idea Exchange ..........................................................................................................63 Teaching and Learning Invited Panels .......................................................68, 70, 74 Visual Art Workshop: Creative Process ...................................................................69 Open Forum ..............................................................................................................69 General Sessions ...........................................................................................69, 75, 77 Student Portz Scholar Presentations .......................................................................70 Consultants Center .............................................................................................70, 83 Plenary Speaker: Derek Powazek ...........................................................................70 Online Strand .............................................................................................................73 Diversity Forum Opening Speaker: Finnie Coleman .............................................71 Diversity Forum ..........................................................................................................72 Student Interdisciplinary Research Panels (SIRP)–Africa ......................................75 Visual Art Workshop: Art Opening ...........................................................................77 Faculty Performance................................................................................................77 President’s Dinner .....................................................................................................77 Appendices Conference Floor Plans ............................................................................................78 Street Map .................................................................................................................79 NCHC Mission Statement .........................................................................................79 Conference Planning Committee ..........................................................................80 Board of Directors .....................................................................................................81 NCHC Honors Education Opportunities .................................................................81 Consultants Center ...................................................................................................82 Future/Past Conference Sites ..................................................................................85 Participant Directory ................................................................................................86 3 CONFERENCE SPONSORS The 2007 Conference Planning Committee gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions made by the following in support of this conference: INFO The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi The Fund for American Studies The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL Conference Badges Conference attendees must wear their official conference badges to be admitted to conference events, including all meals, all sessions, and the Welcome Reception and Friday evening dessert gala. Audio-Visual Equipment Policy If you are making a presentation, we must ask you not to use any AV or computer equipment that Hallie Savage, the conference chair, has not authorized in writing in advance. We have provided the Hyatt Regency with a list of approved presentations and their AV needs. If you have not been authorized to use AV equipment for your presentation, please do not ask the Hyatt staff to hook up or plug in any unauthorized AV equipment. Be aware that NCHC takes no responsibility for unauthorized or unapproved AV charges. NCHC will turn all such charges over to the presenter for full and prompt payment. Job Announcement Bulletin Board/Message Board A job announcement bulletin board will be located in the registration area. One-page job announcements