ASU WEST CAMPUS VISIT
by Yu-Ju Kuo

November 2, 2001

• Reception
• ASU West Organizational Structure: Dr. Elaine P. Maimon
  -Overview of the campus and its mission.
  -Answers to some questions:
    1. Teaching expectation is based on 3/2 load and the number of students of each class.
    2. The average age of undergraduate students is 27/28 years.
• Teaching in Student Centered Learning Environment: Prof. Jose Nanez, Colleen Carmean
  - Concepts of Learner-Centered Teaching and Learning.
  - How to construct a learning community?
• Best Advice to a New Faculty Member: Prof. Gloria Cuadraz, Prof. Sara Gutierres, Prof. Ellie Perry
  - Find a mentor
  - Determine criteria for promotion and tenure
  - Say no to service
  - Keep outside interests
  - Stay professionally involved
  - Be resourceable
  - Make tenure portfolio and long-term plan
• Meet with ASU WEST Math Faculty