May 11: Alastair Summerlee contends student success can be found outside the classroom

Alastair Summerlee, University of Guelph president and vice-chancellor, will deliver the keynote session at the Spring Perspectives on Teaching Conference on May 14. Presented by the Teaching Support Centre, the one-day conference runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Social Science Centre, Room 2050.

In his session, entitled Student Engagement: The Key to Deep and Effective Learning, Summerlee argues there is considerable evidence to show the amount of time and energy students engage in university and community activity outside the classroom is directly related to their ultimate success and performance. Read the full story