Faculty Development- September 10th, 2008
"The Culture of the College Classroom: Sharing Tales of the Field,"
Presented by Jane Jensen, Ph.D* of the College of Education, Department of Educational Policy.
When: September 10, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., box lunch and drinks provided
Where: Room 206, Student Center
What: Dr. Jensen’s informal time with you will explore:
- Understanding the dissonance between faculty and student expectations, behaviors, and values
- Creating a shared cultural space in the classroom
- Unpacking myths and rituals of your academic discipline
- Sharing "Tales of the Field"
R.S.V.P.: Please respond by Monday, September 8, 5:00 p.m. by replying to this email to confirm your reservation. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanie Caldwell at: jeanie@email.uky.edu or 257-9452.
*Dr. Jensen joined the Educational Policy faculty from Indiana University, where she was awarded her joint Ph.D. in Anthropology and Higher Education in 1997. Her research interests are "qualitative research methodology, issues in postcompulsary education, and college student success." As a Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Jensen's research in the Canadian Maritimes addresses issues of economic development and education. She has continued this work investigating educational aspirations and adult education in Appalachia. Her academic interests also include qualitative research methods and college student success. She has co-authored a textbook for students experiencing academic difficulty offered by Prentice Hall.
Dr. Jensen holds a M.S. in College Student Personnel Administration from Indiana University and a B.A. from the University of Virginia