Utah Conference on Introductory History Courses
The AHA will hold the inaugural Utah Conference on Introductory History Courses on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the South City Campus of Salt Lake Community College (1700 South & State Street). This two-day, statewide conference facilitates conversations among people who teach introductory history courses, whether in high schools, community colleges, or four-year universities.
2023 Utah Conference: Building a Stronger K-16 Bridge
History and social studies educators at all levels share a fundamental interest in helping our students develop knowledge and skills necessary for success in the twenty-first century. The Utah Conference will focus on the theme of“Building a Stronger K-16 Bridge,” bringing together educators across a range of institutions to engage in a robust discussion about the evolving needs of our students. We will consider:
- What skills and support do today’s students need in order to thrive on college campuses?
- How can we structure courses to improve success across the complex transition between high school and college?
- What can K-12 colleagues tell college faculty about incoming students’ strengths, passions, and concerns? How can post-secondary faculty assist our K-12 colleagues?
Who Should Attend
K-16 educators in Utah will be most interested in this event.
Registration
Register here. The conference is free for all to attend.
Parking Information
Parking is free for all conference attendees. Please reference this map to see where to access free parking.
Agenda
To view the agenda, please click here. A printed copy will be provided to attendees as well.
Recommended Reading
Here is a list of recommended reading to reference in preparation for the conference.
Questions
Contact Rachel Wheatley, program assistant, at rwheatley@historians.org.
Sponsors
We are grateful to our sponsors who have helped make this conference possible.
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Department of History, Brigham Young University
Department of History, Utah State University
Department of History, University of Utah
History Gateways Resources
The AHA has compiled a list of resources for faculty interested in the History Gateways initiative, including recommended readings on teaching introductory history courses, audiovisual resources, and webinar recordings available to AHA members.
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Tuning Resources
Faculty participants from history departments around the country have reviewed aspects of their home-department curricula. AHA is now able to offer examples of revised curricular materials from a broad range of institutions: rubrics, assignments, statements of course outcomes and degree requirements, survey questions for history majors or alumni, and other types of materials. If you're looking for ideas for your own department, check these out.