Monday, September 24, 2012

CATLA Fall Conference on Friday, October 26th

CATLA Fall Conference: Responding to Changes in Theological Education
Friday, October 26th
Chicago Theological Seminary
1407 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637


(All times Central Time Zone)

9:30-10:00 Registration
10:00-10:30 Welcome and Business Meeting
10:45-11:45 Keynote Address - Dr. Alice Hunt, President of Chicago Theological Seminary
12:00-1:15 Lunch (Included in registration)
1:15-2:15 Panel Discussion - Response to Keynote Address & the Future of Theological Libraries
2:15-3:00 Tour of Chicago Theological Seminary Library (Leed Certified)

The afternoon panel discussion participants are: Miguel Figeoua, who is Director of Member Programs at ATLA, Karl Stutzman, Access and Digital Services Librarian at the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, and Blake Walter, Dean of Academic Administration & Director of the Brimson Grow Library at Northern Seminary.  They will be responding to Dr. Alice Hunt’s keynote address, as well as discussing the issues related to ATS accreditation, distributed education, and reporting on how their respective institutions are addressing the challenges in this rapidly changing educational environment.

A list of hotels can be found on the University of Chicago's accommodations page. Please RSVP to Lisa Gonzalez, Communications officer, by October 12th if you are planning to attend.