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45th Conference FAQ and Announcements

 

We recommend keeping these maps open on your device (or printed and at hand) while reviewing the Announcements and FAQ below:

 

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  • Parking & Walkway Map

  • U of L Campus Map


  • Conference Announcements


    1. Focal Session Selection Please log into your CriticalThinking.Org account, check that your Focal Sessions are selected, and ensure you have selected the Focal Sessions you would like to attend. You must pre-select these sessions so we have an accurate count of participants for room assignments and print resources. While at the conference, please attend only the sessions you have registered for.

    2. Checking in at the Conference The conference occurs entirely in Davidson Hall. 

    The Pre-Conference check-in period on Wednesday, July 23 is from 8:15 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. in room DA 109, where you will receive your conference materials upon providing your name. 

    The Main Conference check-in period on Thursday, July 24 is from 8:15 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. in room DA 109, 
    where you will receive your conference materials upon providing your name. 

    If you are not able to attend the check-in area before 9:00 a.m. on July 24, you can proceed to the Opening Ceremony and Keynote, which will be in room DA 103. Then, during the first break, you can obtain your materials from the FCT Help Area in DA 109.


    3. Materials You Will Receive at Check-In
    When checking in at the conference, you will receive a packet of all relevant information, the publications used during sessions, a printed copy of the conference program, a pen and notepad, and a tote bag in which to carry everything. In your packet, you will find campus and parking maps (similar to those linked at the top of this page), a name tag, and the Focal Sessions for which you are registered and the rooms in which they take place, general information about the conference, and a professional development proposal. Please take time to review the packet, which contains much valuable information.

    4. Payment 

    All registration fees should be received by us prior to the conference. Anyone attempting to pay on-site will need special permission in advance. A signed purchase order from qualifying U.S. institutions (e.g. accredited schools, military or government offices, etc.) is an acceptable substitute for pre-payment, as long as we receive the signed P.O. before the conference. 
    5. If You Get Lost or Need General Assistance
    Visit the Help Desk in room DA 109.

    If you are lost on campus, remember that Davidson Hall has its own address that you can input into GPS:

    2010 S. First Street Walk
    Louisville, Kentucky, 40208

    You might find the downloadable maps at the top of this page useful.

    You can also call one of our office numbers:

    +1 707 878 9100

    +1 800 833 8345


    6. Lunch

    A complimentary catered lunch will be served.


    7. Coffee & Tea Coffee and tea are not provided by the conference. A Starbucks is found in the Swain Student Activities Center (building number 0016), a 200-yard eastward walk from Davidson Hall. This will be open weekdays  until 3:00 p.m.

    Frequently Asked Questions


    1. What airport should I fly into? What are my options for ground travel? Where should I park?

    Please review our  Travel & Lodging Page.

    2.  What should I wear?

    While the venue is air-conditioned, Louisville will be hot and humid. We advise dressing in comfortable, removable layers with comfortable waking shoes. There is no need for formal clothing.


    3. May  I have a list of all conference participants?

    Our privacy policy prevents us from providing this. However, we design sessions so that participants frequently work with others in pairs and small groups, and our lunches will also be together on-campus. This enables those interested in establishing personal contacts at the conference to exchange contact information.

    4.  How do the Concurrent Sessions work?

    All Concurrent Sessions will be held on Saturday, July 26, and you do not need to register for these in advance. For each Concurrent time slot, there will be several sessions to choose from. Concurrent Session descriptions are available  here , and will also be available in the printed conference program that you will receive at check-in. Reviewing these descriptions enables you to attend whichever Concurrent Sessions are most relevant to you.

    5. How do the Roundtable Discussions work?

    Roundtable topics are clustered into pairs or groups three. Roundtable Presenters will take their respective turns conducting 10-15 minute presentations, and after all presentations are finished, the discussion will open into a Socratic dialogue among everyone in the circle.

    All Roundtable Discussions take place concurrently for one hour. Participants are free to attend whichever ones they wish, and can move between discussions after initial presentations are finished. You can read Roundtable Discussion descriptions  here , which will also appear i n the printed conference program that you will receive at check-in.

    6.  What is the closing session?

    This is a time for all registrants to come together on the last day, to process what you have learned at the conference, and to think about next steps for moving forward. This session will be led by Drs. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich with input from our Visiting Scholars as well.

    7. Does the Foundation for Critical Thinking offer on-site or remote professional development programs in critical thinking?

    Yes, both. You will receive a basic proposal regarding professional development in your registration packet, which explains our programs. Information is also available on our website here

    To communicate with us about our professional development programs, please email us at 
    cct@criticalthinking.org .

    8. What is your policy on canceling my registration?

    Please see the policy description on this page .








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