Saint Patrick was a bishop, a missionary, and is a patron saint of Ireland. Although little is known about his life, he is believed to have died on the 17th of March around 460 A.D. Irish and Irish descendants all over the world celebrate March 17th as St. Patrick’s Day. According to History.com, “What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.”
Many who are not Irish or of Irish descent also enjoy the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day. Just like St. Patrick’s Day festivities can be and are enjoyed by a wide array of people; assessment conferences are not just for assessment professionals. All educators can find topics at the Assessment Matters conference on May 5, 2017 to not only interest the individual but benefit their program.
Who couldn’t benefit from a preconference workshop on Thursday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. on Strategies for Sustainable Co-curricular Assessment presented by Dr. Josie Welsh of Missouri Southern State University? What’s not interesting about Asking the Right Question, the Key to Good Assessment starting at 3 p.m. and presented by Dr. Sheri Barrett of JCCC?
Come join us Thursday night for a welcome reception at 5 p.m. and then spend the day with us on Friday, May 5 beginning at 8:30 am. There will be food, prizes, and loads of interesting and beneficial information.