Thomas C. Reeves, professor of instructional technology in UGA's College of Education, will be the keynote speaker for 6th Annual Lilly Conference on College & University Teaching -- South February 11-13 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens.

Nearly 150 educators are expected to attend the Southern regional conference that will combine workshops and discussion sessions in addressing issues facing faculty and administrators of colleges and universities.

Workshops will address topics such as diversity in leadership, cognitive development, technology and learning, nurturing learning environments, and teaching and learning styles.

The three-day event will be highlighted by Reeves' keynote address at 9 a.m. Friday on ''Teaching and Learning Online: Opportunities and Responsibilities."

"Many universities and colleges are promising to provide anytime, anywhere learning options through online technologies. However, questions remain about whether students and faculty view these online options as authentic opportunities to enhance teaching and learning or just economic ploys," says Reeves.

"More questions persist about whether students and faculty can assume the new responsibilities these opportunities inevitably require. This presentation address these questions directly and describes a multi-dimensional model of effective online teaching and learning environments."

Other COE and UGA faculty members speaking at the conference and titles of their presentations include:
* Peter Shedd, assistant vice president for instruction;
* Wilson J. Gonzalez-Espada, science education, on "Physics Education Research: Implications for College Science Teaching;"
* Erick Lauber, psychology, on "Deciding When and What Technology To Use;"
* Sue D. Achtemeier, Institute of Higher Education, on "The Math Circle: A Teaching Tool;"
* Ronald D. Simpson, Institute of Higher Education, and Patricia Kalivoda, instructional support & development; on "How Teachers and Students Gratify and Disappoint Each Other';"
* Nancy Borkowski, Institute of Higher Education, on "What You Don't Know About Your Students is Hurting Them;"
* Carol Carmichael, Institute of Higher Education, on "How to Significantly Improve Teaching at Research Universities;"
* Sue D. Achtemeier, Institute of Higher Education, on "Nurturing Learning Environments by Fostering Civility in the Classroom;"

The conference is co-sponsored by and features speakers from Miami University, Appalachian State University, Claflin College, Kennesaw State University, North Carolina State University, Samford University and Valdosta State University.

For more information, visit the International Alliance of Teacher Scholars World Wide Web site at www.iats.com.

The Program Web Site can be found at: www.iats.com/programs/ProgramSouth2000.html