Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts
Wabash College
September 18–20, 2005
The Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts at Wabash College, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Iowa, Miami University, and the University of Michigan, are embarking on an intensive study of the impact of liberal arts education on students. This gathering brings representatives from each of the participating campuses to discuss their involvement in the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education. The research team will present an overview of the study and details about data collection administration and timelines.
Agenda
| Sunday, Sept. 18 | ||
| 5.45 - 6.30 PM | Reception - Welcome and Introductions (2nd Floor Rotunda) | |
| 6.30 - 8.00 PM | Dinner (Dining Room) | |
| 8.00 - 9.00 PM | Background, Overview, and Timeline (Trippet 123) | |
Monday, Sept. 19 | ||
| 7.30 – 8.30 AM | Breakfast, buffet style (Dining Room) | |
| 8.45 - 9.45 AM | Campus Focus (Isaac C. Elston, Jr. Boardroom, 325) Campus hopes, needs, and goals Customization possibilities | |
| 9.45 – 10.00 AM | Coffee Break | |
| Data Collection Processes (Trippet 123) Institutional context Quantitative student data | ||
| 12.15 - 1.15 PM | Lunch (Trippet Hall Dining Room) | |
| 1.15 - 3.00 PM | Free Time | |
| 3.00 - 4.15 PM |
Expectations (Trippet 123) | |
| 3.00 - 4.45 PM | Snacks available while meetings are in session | |
| 4.45 - 6.00 PM | Communication (Trippet 123) Campus communication needs Blackboard site Publicity Confidentiality | |
| 6.30 - 7.00 PM | Reception (2nd Floor Rotunda) | |
| 7.00 - 8.30 PM | Dinner (Dining Room) | |
Tuesday, Sept. 20 |
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| 7.30 – 8.30 AM | Breakfast (Trippet Hall Dining Room) | |
| Check-out | ||
| 9.15 - 11.00 AM | Wrap-up (Isaac C. Elston, Jr. Boardroom, 325) Meet with Center of Inquiry staff Questions and answers | |
| 11.00 AM | Lunch, box lunches available (Dining Room) | |