The theme of the conference is riding on the Waves of Change. The AMATYC Standards provide the framework for the changes needed to ensure student success in the next century.
Keynote speakers are Glenda Lappan of Michigan State University and Wade Ellis, Jr. of West Valley Community College in Saratoga, CA. Professor Lappan was instrumental in the formation of the NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards as well as the NCTM Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics. She has served on the NCTM Board of Directors from 1989 to 1992. Professor Ellis has been a leader in the introduction of technology into the mathematics curriculum and is a Second Vice-President of the Mathematical Association of America. He is also a leading proponent of calculus reform.
For additional conference information contact:
Conference Co-Chairperson Conference Co-Chairperson
Marilyn McBride Melanie Branca
Skyline College Southwestern College
3300 College Dr. 900 Otay Lakes Rd.
San Bruno, CA 94066 Chula Vista, CA 92010
e-mail: e-mail:
MCBRIDE@SMCCCD.CC.CA.US MBRANCA@SUNSTROKE.SDSU.EDU
(415) 738-4354 (619) 421-6700 X 5519
Registration forms are available from:
AMATYC Office
State Technical Institute at Memphis
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
e-mail: AMATYC@STIM.TEC.TN.US
(901) 383-4643