The Provost’s Office, Office of Academic Innovation, and the January Conference Committee are excited to announce the Call for Proposals for the upcoming annual January Conference, “University of One: Transforming Traditions to Reach Every Student.”
The Provost’s January 2014 conference honors the traditional instructional practices that helped establish the legacy of Towson University as the premier teaching institution in Maryland and promotes innovative teaching practices that result in student academic success. Faculty, students, and guest presenters will share experiences and best practices for implementing teaching excellence that include time-tested and emerging techniques.
All full-time faculty are invited to submit a proposal for the upcoming conference by October 3, 2013. Notification of proposal decisions will be forwarded by November 11, 2013. The official conference registration form will open for all on November 15, 2013.
Presentations will be selected based on their appropriateness to the theme, and theoretical framework of the conference and/or practical use of technology for instructional purposes.
Submit Your Proposal
For additional information please visit the January Conference website.
Key Dates
October 3, 2013– Proposals due
November 11, 2013– Presenters notified
November 15, 2013– Registration opens
January 15, 2014 (Snow date: January 22) – January Conference Date
OAI Innovation in Teaching Award
An addition to this year’s conference is the inaugural awarding of the Office of Academic Innovation in Teaching Award. For additional information on the award and nomination process visit the OAI Innovation in Teaching Award website.
