2009-2010


Just like Walley World, in National Lampoon's Vacation, the Jim Lang Speaking Engagement Show is currently closed for cleaning and repairs. I am booked up with other projects into early 2010. I may be able to handle a local engagement or two in the spring semester of 2010; don't hesitate to ask.

MLA in Philadelphia
December 27-30, 2009

I am speaking on an ADE-sponsored panel about requirements for tenure at small colleges. I will update with the specific date/time when I have more information.

Keynote Address
SUNY Brockport--March 27-28, 2009

An evening lecture returned to the question of how our increasing reliance on classroom technologies impact our students; a morning workshop focused on getting students active in the classroom. I also saw several great presentations by faculty at Brockport's first annual Teaching and Learning Days event.

The College of New Jersey
February 4, 2009

An all-faculty address on the subject of teaching with technology, as well as workshops with the English department and the new faculty. Beautiful campus and wonderful hosts!

Author Panel--NCTE
San Antonio, TX--November 23, 2008

I spoke at this event on an author panel with John Staunton. We addressed the topic of shifting control (from teacher to student) in the classroom.

New Faculty Talk
October 17, 2008 at California State University--Fresno

A presentation to the Deans on how to help new faculty adjust to their roles, and then a presentation to the new faculty on teaching.

New Faculty Challenges
September 16, 2008 at Fitchburg State College

Two afternoon sessions: 'New Faculty Challenges' and 'Mental Models: Helping Students Unlearn What They Think They Know.' Excellent and lively discussions at both sessions!

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference
April 11, 2008, Indiana University at South Bend

Keynote address at the Midwest Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference in South Bend. Great group and discussion afterwards.

Preparing for Life on the Tenure Track
April 10, 2008, 12 noon at Northwestern University

A lunchtime program for graduate students on what to expect during the first year on the tenure track, and how to manage it most effectively.

Graduate Student Research Conference--Vanderbilt University
Monday, March 31, 2008

I gave the keynote address at Vanderbilt's Graduate Student Research Day. The talk described what new faculty should expect during the first year on the tenure track (especially at teaching institutions), and how to manage that first year most effectively.

Graduate Education Week
Friday, April 20th, 2007 at Noon, University of Missouri

'Energizing the Classroom--and Your Teaching Career.' This talk focused on how to stay current and energized throughout your teaching career, as well as offering a handful of concrete strategies for lifting the energy of a course during those mid-semester doldrums.