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The Sciences—Yes, We Do: Science Offerings in Two-Year Institutions
Alexandria Holloway, Miami Dade College
Michele Paradies, State University of New York-Orange
Elaine Torda, State University of New York-Orange
Carole L. Wolin, Montgomery College
The focus is science! This session reviews methods utilized by and the continuing plans of three
two-year institutions to ensure their students have honors offerings in the sciences, including
everything from specially developed interdisciplinary seminars and special topics classes to
enhanced versions of general education lab and non-lab science courses.
Saturday, October 23
4:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Bennie Moten B
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Meet the Conference Planners
Bonnie D. Irwin, Eastern Illinois University
Greg Lanier, University of West Florida
Lydia Lyons, Hillsborough Community College
John Zubizarreta, Columbia College - South Carolina
NCHC conference planners past and present will provide information about the proposal
submission process and discuss matters relating to the review of proposals, the characteristics of
strong proposals, and what reviewers look for in submissions for the various categories or
presentation.
Saturday, October 23
4:00 PM - 5:10 PM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Julia Lee A
First, Gen, T&L
The Arts of Urban Renewal: Follow the Flow
Bernice Braid, Long Island University Brooklyn
Daniel Martin, Rockhurst University
Jairo A. Pava, Florida International University *
For the past forty years American cities have been rising from their own rubble. Center cities
emptied by population drift, recessions, and physical decay have used a combination of rezoning,
small business enterprise, and foundation support to create "arts districts" that become
magnets for people, and eventually revenue for metropolitan growth. Honors programs have
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