Biographical information on his Harvard web site:"Light Illuminates Better Teaching Strategies," 2001 Article in the Harvard University Gazette:"In Classroom, Small Changes Can Make Big Differences," 1997 article in the Harvard University Gazette:http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/1997/09.25/InClassroomSmal.html
Faculty workshop on academic assessment next week
All faculty are invited to attend a workshop with Richard Light, Walter H. Gale Professor of Education at Harvard University, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, titled “The Role of Academic Assessment in Teaching, Research, and Student Learning.” His 45-minute presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Faculty Senate and is part of the systematic assessment project at the University in preparation for SACS re-accreditation. The workshop will be held in the third-floor dining room of the James W. McLamore Executive Center, Jenkins School of Business Administration Annex on the Coral Gables campus.Please RSVP by Thursday, February 16 to the Senate office via e-mail at facsen@miami.edu or by calling 305-284-3721.
