Thursday, September 15, 2011

NEWS: Upcoming presentations by Faculty Professional Development Committee

By Natasha Castro
LANCASTER, Ca 1:21 p.m.

Antelope Valley College faculty host a number of diverse presentations, sometimes called “flex presentations,” for students and fellow instructors to participate in.

These presentations promote cross-disciplinary discussions between faculty, staff and community. In the coming year, topics will include whether or not ratemyprofessor.com is evil; an exploration of Jewish comedy, and how it influences society today; and how movie scores contain symphonic magic.

 One such upcoming presentation will be held in SSV 151 on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Hosted by Charles Hood and Dr. Cynthia Lehman, the presentation is titled “Is History Too White?”

It will explore the teaching of history in colleges, and whether or not the process is too politically correct, according to Hood.

Visit the Faculty Professional Development site for upcoming dates and more detailed information, including a summary of all topics covered. Additionally, information can be found by calling the Academic Senate Office at (661) 722-6306.