Innovations 2008 Conference in Denver, March 2-5

Preparations for the Innovations 2008 conference are under way. The League for Innovation in the Community College is pleased to announce that its 11^th annual conference will take place March 2-5, 2008, amid the Rocky Mountains in Denver, Colorado. In this majestic setting, today’s foremost community college professionals will gather to share their expertise and explore the latest developments in this thriving sector of higher education.

Not only is Innovations 2008 the premier event for anyone dedicated to improving organizational teaching and learning and discovering novel approaches for enhancing the community college experience, it also provides an exciting forum for collaboration among academic experts everywhere. The conference’s popularity grows each year because it grants participants exclusive access to the most innovative community college programs and professionals in the world.

Innovations 2008 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 in the following Streams: (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, (7) Research, Assessment, and Accountability, and (8) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The conference features Learning Center Courses, Forum Sessions, Roundtable Discussions, and Poster Sessions, along with General Session keynotes aimed at inspiring innovation and change in all areas of community college education.

This year’s keynote speakers are

Bing Thom Developer Innovative Learning Spaces Bing Thom Architects Authenticity in an Age of Globalization: The Role of Architecture in Education	Irwin Kirsch Director Center for Global Assessment Educational Testing Service America's Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing Our Nation's Future	Mark Lewine 2006 Outstanding Professor The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Cuyahoga Community College Our Challenge for the Next Forty Years: Keep the Door Open	Sandy Shugart President Valencia Community College

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear this diverse group of speakers bring to light the most salient issues in higher education. Be sure to mark your calendars for March 2-5, 2008. Early registration for Innovations opens November 11, 2007.

For more information, visit the Innovations conference website at http://www.league.org/i2008/index.cfm or contact Stephanie Flinn, Meeting Planner, at 480-705-8200, ext. 228, or flinn@league.org.