AAfPE 27th Annual Conference
October 15 – 18, 2008
Program Information
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2008
*PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS:
(*Additional Fee of $75.00 each)
8:00AM – 11:00AM
Sanction Training
This session provides an introduction to Sanction software and its optimizing use of technology in the courtroom. It will provide an in-depth opportunity to learn basic Sanction concepts including managing evidence, working with deposition video and transcripts, and presenting evidence. Attendees will also learn how to use Sanction in the classroom as a document organizer and presentation tool.
Presented By:
Mike Hahn
12:00PM – 3:00PM
CaseMap/Time Map/Note Map/Text Map Training
CaseMap makes it easy to organize, evaluate, and explore the facts, the cast of characters, and the issues in a case. TimeMap 4 makes it easier to create polished timeline graphs. NoteMap outliner lets you create, edit and use outlines — far easier than creating outlines with word-processing software. TextMap is transcript summary tool. Four sessions for the price of one!
Presented by:
A CaseMap certified trainer
CONCURRENT SESSIONS: 3:15PM – 4:30PM
1. Alternatives to Traditional Legal Research
Online legal research is different. Formulating a search is key. Using Wimba Live Classroom ®, which integrates with Blackboard ®, allows the instructor and students to be in a virtual classroom. Attendees will learn how to teach and meet live online
Presented By:
Cathy Underwood, Pulaski Technical College
2. Internships: What Your Students Need to Know to Succeed
What makes a good internship? What do students need to do to prepare? What is the value of the internship experience? How can supervisors help? Attendees will get ideas about dos and don’ts, guidelines to use, rubrics for grading, and other tools.
Presented By:
Barbara Craft, Davenport University
Charlotte DesHotels, Louisiana State University
Kathleen Reed, University of Toledo
Susan Sullivan, University of San Diego
3. Partnering with AAfPE Schools for International Experiences and Study for Students
Come to this roundtable discussion and learn from experienced international travelers the benefits and opportunities that await your students. See if partnering with an AAfPE school could make the experience available to your students and more affordable for them and your college or university.
Presented By:
Katherine Currier, Elms College
Tucker Wright, Roger Williams University
4. Roundtable for Seasoned Program Directors
A chance to get the real scoop from paralegal studies program directors that have been around for a while. This session will allow veteran educators to compare notes, commiserate, and talk about what works and what doesn’t; along with new tools and ways to enhance teaching can be exchanged.
Presented By:
Clarissa Cota, Community College of Southern Nevada
Judy Gibbs, Avila University
Bruce Hamm, Syracuse University
Mary Hatfield Lowe, Northwest Arkansas Community College
Edwin Miller, Peirce College
5. ABA Session: Initial Approval/ABA Approval Process Manager
Learn what you need to know about getting your program ABA approved directly from those who manage the approval process.
Presented By:
Mattie Evans
CONCURRENT SESSIONS: 4:45PM – 6:00PM
6. ABA Session: Interim Reports
Learn what you need to know about filing Interim Reports to the ABA, directly from those involved in the approval process. Learn what the interim report requires, what you need to prepare for, and what pitfalls exist in the reporting process.
Presented By:
Jean Hellman Ryan, Loyola University Chicago
Newcomers Orientation
If you are a new program director or if this is your first AAfPE annual conference, meet the Board of Directors and past presidents and learn about AAfPE and all it has to offer you! Attendees will learn how AAfPE operates, what benefits AAfPE has, what tools are available and what the future may hold.
Baccalaureate Roundtable
This roundtable provides an opportunity for members who have baccalaureate degree program to chat about common interests.
Associate Roundtable
This roundtable provides an opportunity for members who have associate degree programs to chat about common interests.
Certificate Roundtable
This roundtable provides an opportunity for members who have certificate programs to chat about common interests.
