TexMATYC Program - March 2-4, 2023
Houston, TX ~ Westin Oaks/Galleria

 

Thursday, March 2nd :  Afternoon

 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TexMATYC Pre-Conference Program
Presiding: Prudence York-Hammons and Roxana Dita

 


 

Friday, March 3rd :  Morning Sessions

8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
“Understanding and Connecting with Adult Learners”
Becky Musil, Director of Special Projects,
Temple College

Adult learner enrollment at community colleges is pushing the boundaries of what is considered non-traditional. Adult learners bring multiple strengths to their lives as students, along with multiple stressors. Success can be a long and winding road. Learn who our adult learners are, what their stressors and needs are, and how to apply adult learning theory to help facilitate their success.
 

9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
“Concurrent Faculty Forum and Department Chair/Admin Forum”
 Prudence York-Hammons, Associate Professor of Mathematics,
Temple College;
and Sonia Petch, Professor of Mathematics,
Collin College
 
 Attendees are encouraged to share information from their college about question results from surveys to TexMATYC members in the Fall of 2022.
 

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
“Fostering Student Success in Math Class thru Interactive and Engaging Lessons”
Josh Dyer, Account Executive, Derivita

Math instructors have a significant impact on their students' futures.  While technology has revolutionized the way education is delivered, this presentation will focus on how you can enhance student engagement and success in your math lessons. You will learn about innovative teaching techniques that incorporate custom and textbook-aligned assignments, enhancing open educational resources (OER) with technology, and increasing student engagement with Derivita’s SpotCheck. Join us as we explore ways to bring your math lessons to life and foster a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts in your students.

Late Morning / Afternoon Sessions

11:20 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
“Academic Math Strategies”
Cristina Roxana Dita, President Elect of TexMATYC,
Cisco College

In this session, Roxana Dita will share her strategies for engaging students in collaborative, hands-on learning through group work activities. A good group work activity can lead students to a deeper understanding of a topic and help mitigate anxiety and passivity when solving problems. Participants will receive useful tips for implementing group work in their classrooms.

 


 

 

12:10 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.
TexMATYC Business Meeting
Presiding: Prudence York-Hammons and Roxana Dita

 


 

12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
“Workforce Readiness and the Mission of Community Colleges”
Ray Martinez, President and CEO, Texas Association of Community Colleges;
Andy Riggle, Dean of Student Engagement and Academic Success,
National University; and,
 Carlos Martinez, Professor of Economics, Dallas College

Join us for a panel discussion focused on overall student success—not only on campuses, but also as students begin to think about continuing education and entering the workforce.
 

 

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
“Community College Faculty Roles in Shared Governance”
Paula Whitman, Division Chair of Math and Science, Vernon College

 

 

 

Saturday, March 4th :  Morning Sessions

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
“Differentiating Support in Math Co-Requisites: Evolving Beyond a Single Model”
Pedro Merced, Associate Professor of Mathematics; and,
Colleen Hosking, Professor of Mathematics, Austin Community College (in conjunction with Developmental Education)

 

9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
“Encouraging Diverse Learners to Take Ownership through Classroom Engagement”
Scot Pruyn, Professor of Mathematics, Clackamas Community College, Oregon City, OR;
Karen Gaines, Faculty Emeritus, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO; and,
Julie Phelps, Professor of Mathematics, Valencia College, Orlando, FL

This interactive workshop will model active learning in the classroom. Strategies for engaging diverse learners will be highlighted by providing participants the opportunity to experience some sample mathematics activities first hand. A vast number of resources will be shared that are available on myAMATYC and through other sources. There will be time allotted to answer questions and to discuss next steps as participants determine how the ideas presented fit into their classrooms.

 

Mathematics Section Co-Chairs:

Prudence York-Hammons, Temple College, Temple, TX

Sonia Petch, Collin College, McKinney, TX