Sponsored by:
Math & Stats Tutoring Center
Bowling Green State University

• Learn how to determine whether a math lab would be worthwhile for your school
• Gain knowledge on how to prepare to set up a math lab
• Learn ways to improve the effectiveness of an existing math lab
• Discover the resources available for setting up and operating an effective math lab
• Network with your counterparts at other schools
• Share ideas and experiences
  
  

7 breakout sessions will offer a variety of topics such as:

• Avoiding math lab pitfalls
• Budgeting for the math lab
• Designing an effective math lab environment
• Hiring, training and utilizing math tutors
• Marketing a math lab to faculty and students
• Online tutoring
• Renting graphing calculators
• Understanding resources needed for a math lab

Keynote Topic

"Program Evaluation for Math Tutoring Centers: A Nicety or a Necessity?"

Should a program evaluation be created specifically for math tutoring centers? Michelle Heckman, Coordinator of the BGSU Math & Stats Tutoring Center, will discuss her research and ideas about this topic. In addition, conference attendees will be asked to participate in a discussion activity on the topic.

Michelle Heckman
Coordinator, BGSU Math & Stats Tutoring Center

In her six years as coordinator, Michelle has restructured the tutoring center and implemented new procedures to benefit students. She has taught developmental and entry level math courses at BGSU for the last 10 years, has co-authored Elementary Algebra: An Experiment and Discovery Approach, and has created and hosted two national conferences for math labs/centers. Michelle has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a master's degree in Teaching Mathematics, and a graduate certificate in Organizational Change. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Educational Research and Measurement.  

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Conference Agenda

Thursday, August 6

Friday, August 7

Special Features

Speed Networking – A Thursday evening mixer where everyone brings a question and seeks out colleagues for their input and ideas.

Mini Trade Show – An opportunity to meet vendors who supply books, materials and equipment needed by math labs.

For more information contact Michelle Heckman at 419.372.9406 or mheckma@bgsu.edu

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Call for Proposals

You are cordially invited to share your expertise in implementing, operating and/or working in a math tutoring service by submitting a proposal to present.

Submission deadline: Monday, June 1, 2009.
Presenters will be notified by June 19 if they have been accepted.

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Registration Fees (includes two lunches and one dinner)

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Easy Ways To Register

Cancellation policy
If you cancel on or before July 8, your fee will be refunded in full. There will be no refunds after July 8. You are encouraged to send a substitute if your plans change on short notice.

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Housing Information

To receive the conference rate, be sure to mention the Math Labs conference when you call for reservations.

Best Western Falcon Plaza
1450 E. Wooster Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419.352.4671
1.800.780.7234
www.bestwestern.com/falconplaza
Reserve by 8/1/09

Hampton Inn
142 Campbell Hill Road
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419.353.3464
Call direct to get the BGSU rate.
www.bowlinggreen.hamptoninn.com
Reserve by 7/6/09

Holiday Inn Express
2150 E. Wooster Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419.353.5500
Call direct to get the BGSU rate.
Reserve by 7/6/09

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Airport Transportation

Toledo Express – Car Rental

Airport Shuttle Service

Best Western Shuttle Service

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