Track 1: The Musicians: Professional Development
Blended Learning Models for Training Combat Medics
Presenter: RICHARD C. LEE, University of Nevada

      This presentation will provide an overview of empirically based blended learning ecologies (those that strategically combine face to face with computer mediated instruction) created as part of a multi-million dollar Department of Defense grant awarded to UNLV’s Division of Outreach to train combat medics. The presentation will also illustrate and discuss a number of future trends in blended learning.

Track 2: The Ensemble: Our Institutions
Walking the Talk: Penn State World Campus’ Staff-Funded Student Scholarship Program
Presenter: HEATHER L. CHAKIRIS, Pennsylvania State University

      The structure of distance education frequently puts learners at a disadvantage with financial aid, and as tuition costs increase, learners often have to postpone their studies. This session will outline the steps taken by Penn State World Campus staff to establish a grassroots, staff-funded and -administered student scholarship program.

Track 3: The Audience: Our Community of Learners
Rules of Engagement: Best Practices for Involving CE faculty in University Wide Initiatives
Presenters: AARON PERKUS, Fairfield University; EDNA FARACE WILSON, Fairfield University

      University College’s Teaching Learning Circle (TLC ), composed of adjunct and full time faculty with an interest in adult learning, integrative pedagogy and consensus building, strategically coincided with university-wide Faculty Learning Communities established to address the core integration goal. Topics will include lessons learned and the benefits of forming faculty social networks.