2012 AJCU Graduate Conference
Hosted by The Graduate School at Loyola University Chicago
Registration and Registration Fee
Hotel Information
Directions to Campus
Conference Schedule
| Thursday, March 8 | |
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| 3:00 pm | Shuttle departs Hilton Garden Inn to Lake Shore Campus |
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Registration at Simpson Living and Learning Center |
| 4:00-4:20 pm |
WelcomeSamuel A. Attoh, Dean, The Graduate School and Associate Provost for ResearchLoyola University ChicagoOverview and LogisticsPatricia Mooney-Melvin, Associate Dean, The Graduate SchoolLoyola University Chicago |
| 4:20-5:20 pm |
Graduate Education in the Jesuit TraditionSamuel A. Attoh, Dean, The Graduate School and Associate Provost for ResearchLoyola University Chicago |
| 5:45-6:15 pm |
ReceptionIgnatius House |
| 6:15-8:30 pm |
DinnerIgnatius HouseWelcomeRev. Brian Paulson, S.J., RectorLoyola University Chicago Jesuit CommunityWelcomeNancy C. Tuchman, Vice ProvostLoyola University ChicagoEntertainmentThe Improvised Shakespeare Company |
| 8:45 pm | Shuttle departs for the Hilton Garden Inn |
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| Friday, March 9 | |
| 8:00 am | Shuttle departs from Hilton Garden Inn to Lake Shore Campus |
| 8:30-9:15 am |
BreakfastDonovan Reading Room, Cudahy Library |
| 9:15-9:30 am |
Overview and LogisticsPatricia Mooney-Melvin, Associate Dean, The Graduate SchoolLoyola University Chicago |
| 9:30-10:30 am |
Diversifying Graduate Education: Opportunities and ChallengesInformation Commons, Room 216Samuel A. Attoh, Dean, The Graduate School and Associate Provost for ResearchLoyola University ChicagoNancy A. Busch, Dean, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Chief Research Officer/Associate Vice-President of Academic AffairsFordham University |
| 10:30-10:45 am |
BREAK |
| 10:45 am-Noon |
Graduate Admission: Transition to a Paperless Environment and use of an Applicant Relationship Management SystemInformation Commons, Room 216Maureen Faux, Executive Director of Graduate AdmissionLoyola University MarylandAnn Bezbatchenko, Director, Graduate and Professional Enrollment ManagementLoyola University Chicago |
| 12:15-1:30 pm |
LunchDonovan Reading Room, Cudahy LibraryLuncheon AddressRev. Gregory F. Lucey, S.J.President, Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
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| 1:45-3:00 pm |
Interdisciplinary Initiatives: Opportunities and ChallengesInformation Commons, Room 216Nancy A. Busch, Dean, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Chief Research Officer/Associate Vice-President of Academic AffairsFordham University
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| 3:00-3:30 pm | BREAK |
| 3:30-5:00 pm |
Building an Assessment Culture: Challenges and OpportunitiesInformation Commons, Room 216Gail Jensen, Dean, Graduate School and University College and Associate Vice President, Academic AffairsCreighton UniversityLynn Priddy, Vice President for Accreditation ServicesHigher Learning Commission, A Commission of the North Central AssociationDiana Bartelli Carlin, Associate Vice President for Graduate EducationSaint Louis UniversityAmy R. Tuininga, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, Partnerships and Assessment, Graduate School of Arts and SciencesFordham University |
| 5:30 pm | Shuttle to Andersonville (drop off at Clark St. & Berwyn Ave.) |
| 6:00-8:30 pm | Dine Arounds in Andersonville |
| 8:30 pm | Shuttle to Hilton Garden Inn (pick up at Clark St. & Berwyn Ave.) |
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| Saturday, March 10 | |
| 8:00 am | Shuttle departs from Hilton Garden Inn to Lewis Towers (Water Tower Campus ) |
| 8:45-9:15 am |
BreakfastRegents Hall, Lewis Towers |
| 9:15-9:30 am |
Overview and LogisticsPatricia Mooney-Melvin, Associate Dean, The Graduate SchoolLoyola University Chicago |
| 9:30-10:45 am |
Draft Statement from the AJCU Academic Project: Essential Features of Academic Programs at Jesuit Colleges and UniversitiesRev. Justin Daffron, S.J., Associate ProvostLoyola University ChicagoAmanda M. Thomas, Associate Vice President for Graduate StudiesLoyola University Maryland |
| 10:45-11:00 am | BREAK |
| 11:00 am-Noon |
Graduate Research Symposia as Community Building in Jesuit UniversitiesMark Lee, Director, Graduate Student ServicesLoyola University MarylandJessica Horowitz, Assistant Dean, The Graduate SchoolLoyola University Chicago |
| Noon-1:00 pm | Lunch and Evaluations |
