Fall 1998 CAPE Events

On-the-Shelf vs On-Line: Learning & Libraries in the Age of Computers
Nov. 11, 1998, Wed. 7-8:30 pm, Room 120 Siskiyou Hall

A panel of teachers and librarians presented a public forum on the effects of computers on literacy. How does one become an educated and informed citizen in this age of the Internet, the World Wide Web and the Information Superhighway? A stupendous amount of information is available at the touch of a button. The panel described the impressive and often overwhelming changes that computers have brought to our libraries and reflected on the impact of computer technology on learning and research. The panel also shared their experience and expertise on how computers are affecting all library users, especially our students from Kindergarten through the University.

Karan White (Chico Junior High Library)
Marc Langston (Library, CSUC)
Christian Todenhagen (English Dept., CSUC)
Bonnie Johnson (Education Dept., CSUC)
Ralph Snelson (CUSD Retired Elementary Librarian)
Darryl Eisele (English Teacher, Paradise High)
Philip Lydon (Chico Friends of the Library)
Lakshmi Ariaratnam (Library, CSUC) Moderator

The forum was co-sponsored by The Butte County Literacy Council and Northstate Public Radio.

Student-Centered Learning: Examining Different Perspectives
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998, 3-4:30 p.m., Kendall 207

What is a student-centered approach to instruction? Is student-centered learning an effective instructional approach for all students? Should all instructors strive to adopt a student-centered approach? Should hiring and promotion decisions be based on whether an instructor uses a student-centered approach? How is "student-centered" learning significantly different from traditional methods of instruction at the university level (lectures and discussions)? Why is traditional pedagogy not "student-centered?"

Laird Easton (History)
Tom Imhoff (Philosophy)
Lauren Wright (Finance and Marketing)

Affirmative Action in Hiring After 209
Wednesday, December 9, 1998, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., PAC 134

This was a discussion of the legal, adminstrative, and ethical aspects of affirmative action in hiring of faculty and staff at CSUC. Provost Scott McNall led off with his interpretation of State and Federal law, discussed administrative policies in place at CSUC, and gave his own ideas about affirmative action.. He was then asked questions by three panelists to clarify, expand, and defend his previous points.

Carles Geshekter (History)
Peter Gross (Journalism)
Art Sanchez (Psychology)