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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”2024 Continuing Education Leadership Conference” google_fonts=”font_family:Abril%20Fatface%3Aregular”][vc_column_text]\"\"
\nMarch 5-7, 2024
\nSan Juan, Puerto Rico<\/p>\n

A small interactive and engaged conference with in-person networking. The focus is on discussion and interaction with your colleagues and leaders in the field.<\/p>\n

Concurrent sessions feature a select number of Traditional presentations on the most relevant topics, balanced with moderated Discussion groups.\u00a0 Additional networking at breakfast, lunches and reception.<\/p>\n

Theme: Leading the Institution <\/strong>
\nContinuing education (C.E.) has moved quickly from being the stepchild of the institution to \u2018being at the table\u2019 with the academic side, presidents, and chief academic officers.<\/p>\n

Tracks:
\n<\/strong>-Strategic Leadership
\n-Institutional Collaboration
\n-The 21st<\/sup> Century Higher Education Institution<\/p>\n

Exciting Puerto Rico!<\/strong>
\n-Yes, you only need driver\u2019s license ID. You do not need a U.S. passport. Puerto Rico is part of the United States.
\n-Yes, U.S. dollars are the only currency accepted.
\n-Yes, English is fine. \u00a0We are in San Juan, where almost everyone also speaks English.
\n-Yes, the weather is wonderful. Expect 80 degrees. No hurricanes in March in the last 500 years.<\/p>\n

If you have never been
\n<\/strong>An experience to remember.\u00a0 If you have been, we know you want to go back again.
\nOld San Juan is a fascinating historic old town with restaurants, shops, sights, museums.
\nBring your taste buds.\u00a0 Special Puerto Rican cuisine, plus extraordinary ordinary food.
\nOr just sit on the beach. After a long winter, just sit on the beach.<\/p>\n

Attendees
\n<\/strong>Persons at all levels in your organization are welcome to attend. The conference will be particularly relevant to continuing educators in universities, community colleges, technical institutes and related continuing education organizations:
\n*Decision-makers
\n*Leaders and managers
\n*Those looking to increase their leadership development.<\/p>\n

To Register<\/strong>
\nCall 800-678-5376 with credit card. Or fax a purchase order to:
\nQuestions? Email Roy and Gale at info@lern.org[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”20″ collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Agenda” tab_id=”1672670829836-dc6020cb-ceb6″][vc_column_text]Monday, March 4<\/u>
\n5:30 pm Complimentary networking reception, Meet-and-Greet<\/p>\n

Tuesday, March 5
\n<\/u>7 am Breakfast networking<\/p>\n

8 am Opening Session
\n-Welcome, Scott Cashman, Chair of the LERN Board, William Rainey Harper Community College, Palatine, Illinois<\/em>
\n-Chair-Elect Welcome, Jill Korsok, Orange Community Education and Recreation, Pepper Pike, Ohio<\/em>
\n-State of the Field, Brendan Marsello, Assistant Vice President for Program Development; and Travette Webster, Assistant Vice President for Communications & Diversity, LERN<\/em><\/p>\n

9 am- 9:45 \u00a0General Session: \u201cFrom a President\u2019s View\u201d<\/strong>
\nMadeline Burillo-Hopkins, a long time leader in continuing education, is also President of the Southwest Campus of the Houston Community College System. In an informal interview session, Topics include what other Presidents of colleges and universities should consider in setting KPI\u2019s for their CE division; Why\u00a0 the CE unit is important to fulfill the mission of the college, and more.<\/p>\n

9: 45 \u2013 10:15 Morning Break<\/p>\n

10:15 \u2013 11 am General Session: \u201cLeading the Institution\u201d<\/strong>
\nStarter thoughts with a Panel of University and Community College continuing education leaders. With reactions, questions, and input from participants, we discuss the latest issues, opportunities, and challenges for the field.<\/p>\n

11:15 Concurrents
\n-Presentation. \u201cResponding to the Global Economy: C.E. Planning in a more Complex Environment,\u201d<\/strong> Amystique Church, Enterprise Mid Atlantic Institute, Wilmington, Delaware<\/em>.<\/p>\n

-Discussion. \u201cGetting C.E. to the Table,\u201d<\/strong> Joe Miera, Vice Provost, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon \u2013 1:30 pm Luncheon (included in fee)<\/p>\n

1:30 Concurrents
\n-Presentation. \u201cDetails Make the Difference: Recruitment and Retention in Lifelong Learning Programs,\u201d <\/strong>Alicia Taylor, Program Coordinator, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois<\/em>.<\/p>\n

-Discussion. \u201cAcademic Affairs and C.E.,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Samantha Bray, Wake Technical College, Raleigh, North Carolina; and Joe Miera, Vice Provost, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Moderators.<\/em><\/p>\n

2:15 \u2013 2:30 Afternoon Break<\/p>\n

2:30 Concurrents
\n-Presentation. \u201cHow Collaboration with Internal Stakeholders Leads to an Enhanced Student Experience,\u201d<\/strong> Jennifer Moorefield, Associate Vice President; and Stephanie W. Gregg, Operations Director, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, South Carolina<\/em>.<\/p>\n

-Discussion. \u201cAdvocating for C.E.,\u201d <\/strong>moderated by Angie Lipschuetz, Associate Dean, College of Professional & Global Education, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California.<\/em><\/p>\n

3:15 -3:30 First Day Closure
\nOptional: Networking and Dinner Groups (on your own)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 6
\n<\/u>7 am Breakfast networking<\/p>\n

8 am Concurrent Sessions
\n-Presentation. \u201cExtending Inclusivity Through Innovative Technology,\u201d<\/strong> Madeline Burillo-Hopkins, Vice Chancellor of Workforce and President of Southwest College, Sue Moraska, Director; Ana Calvo, Program Director; Samir Saber, Dean and Executive Director, Workforce Technology; Ruben Duran, Director; and Wren Bump, Instructor, Diagnostician, and Learning Specialist, Houston Community College, Houston, Texas<\/em><\/p>\n

-Discussion. \u201cStrategies for C.E. Leading the Institution,\u201d <\/strong>moderated by Amystique Church, Dover, Delaware. <\/em><\/p>\n

9 am Concurrent Sessions<\/p>\n

-Presentation. \u201cThe Enrollment Cliff: Continuing Education\u2019s Pioneering Contributions for Future Ready Education,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0 Renee R. Felts, Ed.d, Assistant Vice President for Continuing Education; and Robert Doherty,\u00a0 Dir Cont Ed Cred & Prior Lng,\u00a0 Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia.<\/p>\n

9: 45 \u2013 10:15 Morning Break<\/p>\n

10:15 Concurrents
\n-Presentation. \u201cInstitutional Collaboration to Benefit the Entire Community,\u201d<\/strong> Eunice Melo, Senior Director;\u00a0Tanya\u00a0Camp, Project Director, Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland
\n<\/em>
\n-Discussion. \u201cDeveloping C.E. Reports for the President<\/strong>,\u201d moderated by Joe Miera, University of Nevada Las Vegas. <\/em><\/p>\n

11:15 Concurrents
\n-Presentation. \u201cProcess Improvement in C.E,\u201d<\/strong> Elisa Waldman, Vice President; Tim Frenzel, Director, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas.<\/em><\/p>\n

-Discussion. \u201cWhere C.E. Online is Headed,\u201d <\/strong>moderated by Scott Cashman, Harper College, Palatine, IL.<\/em><\/p>\n

Noon \u2013 1:30 pm Luncheon (included in fee)<\/p>\n

1:30 Concurrents
\n-Discussion. \u201cC.E. Leading the University.\u201d
\n<\/strong>-Discussion. \u201cC.E. Leading the Community College.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

2:15 \u2013 2:30 Afternoon Break<\/p>\n

2:30 Concurrents
\n-Presentation. \u201cAddressing the Employee Well-Being Crisis Post-Pandemic and Beyond<\/strong>,\u201d Shana LaFlore, Business Development & Solutions Representative, Madison College, Madison, Wisconsin.<\/em><\/p>\n

-Discussion. \u201cFinancial Reserves in C.E,\u201d\u00a0 <\/strong>moderated by Brendan Marsello, LERN Vice President for Program Development, Jackson, New Hampshire.<\/em> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

3:15 -3:30 Second Day Closure<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 7<\/u><\/p>\n

8 am Breakfast networking<\/p>\n

9:00 Concurrents
\nPresentation. \u201cProgram Optimization: A Roadmap,\u201d<\/strong> Christine Gilchrist, Executive Director; Glenn Karn, Director of Operations; Marc Swinney, Director of Business and Manufacturing Programs, Melissa Shinn, Director of Health Programs, College of Western Idaho, Nampa, Idaho.<\/em><\/p>\n

Discussion. \u201cIntegrating the C.E. Plan with the Institution Plan,\u201d <\/strong>moderated by Elisa Waldman, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas.<\/em><\/p>\n

CALL TO ACTION
\nYou are needed to provide leadership in your institution. And to guide the field of continuing education forward.<\/p>\n

10 am Position Statements
\nPosition Statement. \u201cC.E. Remote Work,\u201d<\/strong> moderated by Scott Cashman, Harper College, Palatine, Illinois<\/em><\/p>\n

Position Statement. \u201cStreamlining Admissions,\u201d <\/strong>moderated by Travette Webster, Ed.d., LERN Vice President for Communications and Diversity, Houston, Texas.<\/em><\/p>\n

11 am \u201cThe 2025 Continuing Education Leadership Conference.\u201d<\/strong>
\nIdeas and suggestions for next year\u2019s conference.<\/p>\n

11:30 am \u201cReport to the Field<\/strong>\u201d
\nClosing Panel session with the top take-aways and recommendations for continuing education leading the University, and leading the College.<\/p>\n

Noon. The Conference Ends[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”About San Juan” tab_id=”1672670829836-41116bbb-d170″][accordion_father][\/accordion_father][vc_column_text]About San Juan<\/strong>
\nAs the oldest European-founded city in the Americas, San Juan is the beating heart of history and culture in Puerto Rico. A place where the Old World meets the new in fascinating ways, San Juan is also a hub of shopping, dining and nightlife.<\/p>\n

Explore historic sites, art museums, salsa music, extraordinary cuisine, outdoor restaurants, hidden shops on alley-way cobblestone streets, surrounded by beautiful scenery.<\/p>\n

The average temperature in March for San Juan is a low of 75F degrees, and a high of 81F degrees. Wonderful !<\/p>\n

Airport.<\/strong> The airport is just 15 minutes away. Take a quick cab or Uber ride to the hotel.<\/p>\n

Condado Beach<\/strong>. The hotel is right on Condado Beach, and within walking distance you have restaurants, beach, and<\/p>\n

Old San Juan<\/strong>. Must-see, this Old World part of town is preserved and has sights, sounds, aromas, and tastes to entice and enjoy.\u00a0 Visit the fort museum, art, port, walking paths, and more.
\nOnly 3 miles from your hotel.<\/p>\n

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Hotel<\/h3>\n

The Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel is set right on the ocean beach in San Juan. It is just 10 minutes from famous Old San Juan, and only 15 minutes from the airport.<\/p>\n

The Condado Plaza Hilton Hotel
\n999 Ashford Avenue
\nSan Juan, Puerto Rico 00907
\nUnited States<\/p>\n

Special room rate: Rooms: $229\/night + services, fees, taxes
\n(see the Final Brochure for details). The special room rate is also available 3 days before the conference and 3 days after the event, given availability.<\/p>\n

Room Cut-off Date: February 5, 2024. These special rates are available until the cut-off date. After that date, check availability and rates.<\/p>\n

For updates on making room reservations, email info@lern.org<\/a>\u00a0 Subject Line: San Juan<\/p>\n

San Juan<\/h3>\n

San Juan is the beating heart of history and culture in Puerto Rico. It is the oldest European-founded city in the Americas. San Juan is a place where the Old World meets the new in fascinating ways. Old San Juan is also a hub of shopping, dining, and nightlife.<\/p>\n

There are dozens of non-stop flights from the U.S. mainland and Canada. San Juan is served by all of the major airlines. You fly into Luis Mu\u00f1oz Mar\u00edn International Airport –\u00a0San Juan Airport<\/em>\u00a0(SJU) in Puerto Rico.\u00a0 By cab, Uber or Lyft you are only 15 minutes away from the oceanfront hotel and LERN conference.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Hotel Reservations” tab_id=”1697133520039-ec5eed82-9d9d”][vc_column_text]Sleeping Room Rates
\n<\/strong>For the nights of Monday, March 4; Tuesday, March 5; and Wednesday, March 6, the rates are:
\nSingle, $229\/night*
\nDouble, $229\/night*
\nTriple, $259\/night*<\/p>\n

Enjoy San Juan Rates
\n<\/strong>Arrive early, and\/or stay late. Bring a friend or partner. For attendees staying the Condado during the conference, the same special rate of $229 single or double, $259 triple to arriving up to and including 3 nights before March 4, 2024; and\/or staying up to and including 3 nights after March 6, 2024.<\/p>\n

Cut-Off Date: February 5, 2024<\/strong>
\nPlease make your sleeping room reservations before February 5, 2024, to get the LERN rate.
\nAfter February 5, 2024, we expect the LERN group rate block to sell out. If the hotel is sold out, please contact LERN for overflow hotels.<\/p>\n

*Plus Services, Gratuities, and Taxes
\n<\/strong>These great rates are still great, even after services, gratuities, and taxes. \u00a0Puerto Rico depends on visitors for its economic prosperity.\u00a0 So be sure to read and understand the services, gratuities and taxes. You are responsible for understanding the hotel charges, and for your own hotel bill. All incidental charges are also your responsibility.<\/p>\n

Taxes.<\/em> In addition, you agree to pay any and all applicable federal, territory, state, municipal or other taxes, fees, or assessments imposed on or applicable to your stay. In the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, currently the room tax rate is 9%.<\/p>\n

Resort Fees<\/em>. In addition, you agree to pay applicable resort charges. There will be a daily resort charge, currently $35 per room, per night, plus applicable commonwealth and local tax (currently at 9%) to cover the following:<\/p>\n

*Standard WIFI
\n*Beach\/Pool chairs umbrellas
\n*10% off Food at Caf\u00e9 Caribe
\n*15% Spa discount
\n*Daily recreational activities
\n*Pool Toys<\/p>\n

Service fees<\/em>. In addition, service fees will be posted to the Individual Guest Room Portfolio and account. These service fees are subject to change without notice. Currently, the service fees are as follows: Porterage, $5.79 per person plus applicable tax currently 10.5% state tax and 1% municipality tax (includes both check-in and check-out); Room Attendant, $0.56 per room, per day plus applicable tax currently 10.5% state and 1% municipality tax.<\/p>\n

LERN Fee<\/em>. Your sleeping room fee includes $20, which will go towards LERN paying for the food served as part of the conference.<\/p>\n

Guest Room Payment Arrangements
\n<\/strong>Room, tax, resort charge, porterage and room attendant, plus applicable taxes, will be paid by the individual attendee. These charges must be paid in full prior to your departure. Your individual credit needs to be established at the time of check-in.<\/p>\n

To confirm your sleeping room, the sleeping room must be secured with a valid credit card provided by you, along with a first night\u2019s \u00a0deposit, which is nonrefundable. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. All credit cards used to prepay the room deposit may be charged immediately.<\/p>\n

Early Departure Fee<\/em>. If you check out prior to your reserved checkout date, the hotel will add an early checkout fee to your account. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the hotel directly at or before check-in of any change in your planned length of stay.<\/p>\n

Check-in\/Out Times<\/em>. Currently, the hotel\u2019s check-in time is 4:00 pm, and check-out time is 12:00 pm. This is subject to change without notice. All guests arriving before check-in time will be accommodated as rooms become available. The hotel can arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are not yet available and on your departure day.<\/p>\n

Making Your Hotel Reservation<\/strong><\/p>\n

To confirm a sleeping room within the Room Block, the sleeping room must be secured with a valid credit, along with a first night’s deposit, which is nonrefundable.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Option #1:<\/em> Attendees can make their own reservations directly with our reservation office at phone number: 1-888-722-1274. It is very important that each person identify themselves as part of the LERN Leadership Conference, Group Code: LERN24<\/strong><\/span>, to receive the group rates.<\/p>\n

Option #2<\/em>: Personalized web page address: Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Option #3<\/em>: Hotel Web Page: www.condadoplaza.hilton.com<\/a>
\nI. Select the desired arrival and departure dates
\nII. Select special rates
\nIII. Add Group Code: LERN24<\/span>
\n<\/strong>IV. Continue with the reservation process[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cost” tab_id=”1672670935550-c464c33d-c307″][vc_column_text]Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n

For persons from organizations registered for the 2023 LERN Annual Conference Nov 13-16, 2023, and staying at the conference hotel for 3 or more nights;\u00a0 or for persons from Organizations registered for the 2024 LERN Annual Conference, Nov 18-21, 2024, Online, and staying at the conference hotel for 3 or more nights;\u00a0 just $695 per person.<\/p>\n

For others staying at the conference hotel\u00a0 for 3 or more nights, $995 per person.<\/p>\n

Cost includes three breakfasts, two lunches, Monday night reception, and handouts.<\/p>\n

To register, call 800-678-5376 8-5 pm M-F with a purchase order or credit card.<\/p>\n

2024 Leadership Conference Registration Form<\/a><\/p>\n

Questions? Email Roy or Gale at info@lern.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

LERN In-Person Conference Refund and Cancellation Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n

The LERN In-Person Conference Cancellation and Refund Policy will be as follows and is\u00a0applicable to the 2024 C.E. Leadership Conference.<\/p>\n