When I was a kid, I was always anticipating something – Christmas, spring break, summer vacation, my next birthday. As I got older and the responsibility for those activities fell more squarely on my shoulders, the anticipation took on some other qualities, like anxiety and trepidation. And, of course, at this stage of life, let’s not even discuss birthdays!
But I am experiencing a pleasant form of anticipation again as all the planning and preparation ramps up for the 6th Annual Regional Community College Assessment Conference scheduled for April 22, 2016. Working with our keynote speaker Dr. Jillian Kinzie, coordinating with colleagues about logistics, marketing the conference, and discussing components of the venue are all serving to build the anticipation and excitement for what I know will be a great conference.
Mark your calendar now for the 2016 conference with its timely theme of Assessment: Shifting from Compliance to Ownership so you will also have a great event to anticipate. Perhaps you might even consider submitting a breakout session – we would welcome you sharing your assessment story and experiences-that deadline is January 15th.
Sheri H. Barrett, EdD