The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
School of Education
Professional Development Mini-Conference
April 21 and 22
Place: UTPB Multipurpose Room
Mesa Building room 2130
Cost: Free
To let us prepare supplies, please register your desire to attend by e-mailing: overby_a@utpb.edu
College Goal Sunday
West Texas Area
February is here! That can only mean that it is time for College Goal Sunday!
Location: Howard College – Practical Arts Building – Steps Lab
Date: Sunday, February 21st 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
College Goal Sunday is open to all college-bound students regardless of age. Whether a traditional student right out of high school or an adult who is returning or pursuing higher education for the first time; College Goal Sunday will help you complete the FAFSA accurately and on time. Dependent students (24 or under) should bring a parent or legal guardian. College and Council Representatives will be available to assist you with your applications and answer your questions.
September 21st 11:30-1:00 (lunch) UTPB CEED Building. Jim Nelson, Exeutive Director of AVID (advanced learning via individual determination) will be presenting on the benefits of vertical alignment of curriculum between secondary, community colleges and universities. You may make reservations by calling Jo Lynn Jones at (432) 552-2163.
September 21st 4:00 p.m. UTPB Library Lecture Hall LL01. Jim Nelson, Executive Director of AVID will be presenting “College Begins at Elementary School – We are all in this Together”
September 29th 11:30-1:30, Odessa Country Club, Chancellor Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D. ,Chancellor, the University of Texas System.
Don’t miss your chance to attend the 2009 Summer Conference brought to you by the P-16 West Texas Regional Council and the West Texas Principal Center.
Special points of interest include:
This is a conference you don’t want to miss. Be sure to mark your Calendars for June 18, 2009. Registration is $25.
Acclaimed Author Malcolm Gladwell to Speak at Distinguished Lecture Series
Malcolm Gladwell has an incomparable gift for interpreting new ideas in the social sciences and making them understandable, practical and valuable to business and general audiences alike.
Malcolm’s most recent book promises to have an even greater impact on both business and society. In Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm suggests an exciting new approach to helping people succeed by using the factors that really foster success. Outliers debuted as a #1 bestseller for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, Barnes & Noble, and Publisher’s Weekly.
UT Permian Basin’s West Texas Principal Center will host the Summer Leadership Institute July 30. The institute seeks to refresh and recharge area educators as they head into the 2008-2009 school year. The event targets school district administrators, campus leaders, teachers and curriculum leaders, and superintendents.
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