Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 2

CELS Steering Committee 1997-1998 3

CELS Executive Committee, 1991-1996 4

Special CELS Committees, 1991-1998 5

Introduction to the CELS Monograph (Susan R. Singer) 9

An Invitation to Participate in CELS (Louise W. Liao) 11

The Origins of CELS (Amy L. Chang) 14

Professional Biological Societies as Communities of and for Faculty Scholars: Opportunities and Challenges (John R. Jungck) 16

Showcases and Spotlights

Toward a Coordinated Approach in Undergraduate Education by Professional Societies: An Introduction to the Showcases and Spotlights

(Robert A. Bloodgood) 23

Showcases

1. Educational Sessions at Annual Meetings 25

2. Peer Review of Teaching 29

3. Curricular and Instructional Materials 31

4. Mentoring Faculty and Future Faculty 36

5. Advising Undergraduate Students 38

6. Distinguished Teaching Awards 40

7. Student Research and Student Awards 43

Spotlights

A. American Society for Cell Biology 46

B. American Society for Microbiology 48

C. American Society of Plant Physiologists 50

D. Association of College and University Biology Educators 52

E. Ecological Society of America 54

Lessons Learned at the Interdisciplinary Interface: A Profile of Paul H. Williams 55

Bridging Science and Science Education: One Scholar's Journey (Jay B. Labov) 58

Issues-Based Framework for Bio 101: Background (Sharon L. Zablotney) 61

Issues-Based Framework for Bio 101: from the report 62

Recommendations for Action 67

Literature Cited 69

Appendices

1. Professional Societies Represented

at the 1991 National Life Science Education Summit 71

2. 1995 CELS Member Societies and Organizations 72

3. 1998 CELS Member Societies 73

4. Professional Societies in the Life Sciences 74

5. Professional Societies in Higher Education and Science Education 81

6. Undergraduate Biology Education Initiatives and National Programs 83

7. Science Curriculum Frameworks 86