13TH ANNUAL CELT CONFERENCE ON
EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING AND TEACHING
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 11, & 12, 2007

Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT), the Faculty Recognition and Support Committee (FRAS),
and the Office of the Provost California State University, Chico.

This year’s CELT conference offers a wide variety of sessions that will engage faculty, staff, and students in a thoughtful exploration of the nature of learning and teaching. Join us to discover new ways to create high quality learning environments in and outside of the classroom. This years session themes include two important initiatives: Civic Engagement and Sustainability.

All conference participants are cordially invited to attend the CELT Conference Awards Luncheon on
Wednesday, October 10, 11:30-2pm Bell Memorial Union Auditorium Honoring Outstanding Teacher Kimihiko Nomura (FLNG) and Outstanding Academic Advisor Maria Gonzalez (FLNG).

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Manuel Pastor
Professor of Geography and American Studies & Ethnicity
University of Southern California

"Public or Perish: Engaged Scholarship, Community Connections and the Future of the Academy." 

Dr. Pastor will discuss the pressing challenges of California 's new economy, new diversity and new inequality, and how a new form of engaged scholarship can help enrich learning, deepen community connections, and point the way to common ground public policies.

Conference registration is complimentary
The Awards Luncheon requires an advance reservation

Conference Schedule: