Letter From the Conference Committee

The third annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy is focused on higher education teaching excellence and the scholarship of teaching and learning. The conference provides a forum for faculty members and graduate students to showcase their instructional research and model their pedagogical practice with the goals of demonstrating the quality of educational research and practice that is being conducted on campuses; providing a mechanism for faculty members to network with other like-minded faculty regarding pedagogy; and, expanding faculty members ’ understanding of and motivation for learner-centered teaching. This conference would not be possible without the moral and financial support of our Conference Sponsors, General Sponsors, and Corporate Sponsors who have provided guidance and encouragement when needed, as well as funding. The conference organizers are also grateful for the support provided by the Vice President and Dean of Undergraduate Education at Virginia Tech, Dr. Daniel A. Wubah, who has supported this pedagogical project from its inception. In this time of economic challenge, it is essential that we maintain the highest standards for higher education and continue to increase the effectiveness of instruction and the depth of student learning. We are pleased to join with our colleagues to foster educational excellence through the Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy