The New York Marriott Marquis is just steps from Times Square in the heart of the Theater District and within walking distance of Fifth Avenue shopping, Lincoln Center, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Carnegie Hall.

Innovations 2005 is an opportunity for colleagues around the world to showcase their model programs, to share lessons learned, and to look to the future by experiencing a wide array of learning opportunities. Join the most energetic community college professionals as they work together to improve student and organizational learning by exploring innovations in (1) Learning and Teaching, (2) Leadership and Organization, (3) Workforce Preparation and Development, (4) Student Services and Activities, (5) Basic Skills and Developmental Education, (6) Resource Development and Foundation Management, and (7) Research, Assessment, and Accountability.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Engaging keynote speakers discussing critical issues facing community college educators
• Forums, Special Sessions, Roundtable Discussions, and Poster Sessions
• A special series of College and Career Transition Initiative forums focused on improving student transitions and academic performance
• The Community College National Center for Community Engagement's Disaster Preparedness Summit: How do you Prepare Your Community for Disaster?
• Learning Center Courses - three-hour and six-hour intensive workshops granting Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• 24-Hour Gateway Email and Internet Lab
• An extensive exhibition featuring educational products and services
• The opportunity to exchange ideas with hundreds of colleagues during receptions and coffee and refreshment breaks