Official invitation from David Reedy, 2008 NCLCA Conference Chairperson and NCLCA Vice President:

On to Memphis ! It’s how we left Atlanta, and in October,
here we come!

The place where Elvis, Roy Orbison, and BB King called home
will be the place we use Rhythm and Blues to expand
our understanding of Learning Center Management.

As you know, NCLCA will have a myriad of activities from
renowned keynote speakers to new managers.

We’ll tour the town while still talking about the
students we serve.

We’ll discuss the research we conduct, even if not realizing its value, and learn how to write it so that others will
understand the publications we produce.

Pre-Conference and Post-Conference Institutes will cover topical information such as new directors, cutting edge practices, tutor training program certification, learning center leadership certification, and developing/using blogs.

We’ll bring in new leaders and celebrate award winners.

We’ll continue the conversation, eat breakfast and lunches together, and share, share, share.

Our conference is a professional development activity not to be missed by anyone interested in learning assistance, and is a MUST for learning center administrators.

See y’all there.

 

NCLCA, the National College Learning Center Association,
is the only professional organization devoted
entirely to learning center administration. 

Our conference offers learning center professionals the chance to
receive valuable training, networking, and idea sharing.
Attendees also dialogue about important administrative
concerns like resource allocation and tutor training,
as well as national concerns and flashpoints that affect
our student populations like learning gaps
and economic and gender inequities.

The NCLCA Conference is a Unique Experience

ü      Our conference is known for its hospitality.

ü      Our smaller size allows attendees to meet each other
over meals and at intimate receptions. 

ü      Year after year, attendees overwhelming report that
the NCLCA conference is a welcoming environment—

ü   This conference is a good place for newcomers to get
to know other professionals

ü      Veteran administrators can share
the benefits of their expertise while making new
friends along the way.

This year’s theme, “The Rhythm and Blues of Research and Practice,” reflects our goal of providing learning center professionals an opportunity to share their “rhythm and blues” regarding the research, publication, programs, and services they conduct in their learning centers. 

The concept of “rhythm and blues” provides you an opportunity to share what has worked (“rhythm”) in your center and in your professional development as well as what has not worked (“blues”) and what changes you are planning to make to achieve rhythm in your center and in your professional career.  

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