2012 Ribbons of Excellence Conference
April 3, 2012
The deadline for abstract / proposal submission is
November 11, 2011 at 2pm.
ROE Conference Contact
Heather Schuyler
To access ROE resources,
visit bb.adrian.edu
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Ribbons of Excellence Conference
Conference Overview | Presentation Types
In 1887, the graduating seniors
at Adrian College presented a cane in the form
of a shepherd’s crook to the officers
of the junior class. Symbolic of leadership
and carved with the Latin motto for “No
victory without work,” the cane has been
handed down every year by the graduating class.
Each class has also attached a ribbon to the
cane with the names of its graduates listed
on the ribbon.
In 2007, the academic community
at Adrian College adopted the idea of the ribbons
to represent its standards of excellence. From
the long-standing tradition of the ribbons attached
to the shepherd’s crook at graduation,
these new ribbons of excellence have been developed
to support the College’s mission statement.
Just as the Latin inscription on the cane suggests,
these ribbons of excellence cannot be achieved
without hard work:
• Caring
for humanity and the world: making socially
responsible decisions; providing service to
local and global communities; interacting positively
with persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Learning throughout
a lifetime: continuing to ask important
questions; pursuing knowledge in each new age;
remaining open to new learning experiences.
• Thinking critically: developing critical habits of mind;
exploring multiple points of view; raising thoughtful
questions, identifying problems and solutions.
• Crossing boundaries
and disciplines: developing literacy
in multiple fields; personifying the liberal
arts experience; making connections across disciplines.
• Developing creativity: engaging in creative arts; developing
creative talents and skills; recognizing and
employing figurative expression.
Conference Overview
On April 3, 2012 the Adrian College
campus and surrounding communities will convene
to celebrate the scholarly and creative activities
of Adrian College students. The purpose of this
day is to encourage students to engage in the
acquisition of new knowledge outside the classroom,
and to act as a catalyst for student/faculty
collaboration. Eligible research and creative
projects are those that go beyond typical classroom
assignments, and will be overseen by an Adrian
College faculty mentor. Students from all disciplines
are invited to submit work for presentation
at the Ribbons of Excellence Conference.
Presentation
Types
Student presenters will select the presentation
format that is most appropriate for their project.
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations will be grouped into thematic
sessions based on the overall distribution
of topics submitted. Students who require
audio-visual equipment should indicate this
on their submission form.
Poster Presentations
Posters will be attached to bulletin boards
that are 3 ft tall and 4 ft wide. Posters
will be on display throughout the day, with
the student presenters will be available at
a scheduled time for discussion.
Other Presentations
Works of art in all disciplines are welcome.
Demonstrations will be appropriately presented
as exhibits, recitals, films, videos, or visual
presentations. Abstract submissions in this
area must be accompanied by a description
of the size, media, and a statement of intent.
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