by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend an “Executive Forum” of two dozen association CEOs. While it was a diverse collection based on both size and professional representation, education groups dominated.Being invited to participate provided me with a wonderful opportunity to speak with leaders of groups with whom we … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA We tried a number of new things at the conference: from a bookstore and Conference Central to debates and a master class. Among the most anticipated were our first Speed Meetings that gave participating schools and consultants a series of short, seven-minute appointments over a three-hour block of time. … Read more »
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0 comment by Sarah Brachman, Manager of Communications, IECA In Conference Central at the Charlotte conference, I offered training on social networking for members who wanted assistance. I wasn’t sure what to expect—there’s a lot going on at conferences and I knew that attendees would be busy attending sessions, visiting vendors, attending the fair/swap, and networking with … Read more »
by Emily Snyder, IECA Professional Member (Virginia), and Chair of IECA’s College Committee For those of you who follow national development of educational issues, I returned home from the IECA Conference to hear Al Sharpton, Newt Gingrich, and Arnie Duncan come together with David Gregory on NBC’s Sunday morning “Meet the Press” to discuss forming … Read more »
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Departing NC I am minutes away from leaving the Westin in Charlotte. That means the staff is minutes away from finalizing plans for our spring gathering in Toronto. Help us by posting your thoughts about the conference in Charlotte. What was interesting? Valuable? What worked? What needs tweaking? Please … Read more »
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by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA From the IECA Conference in NC I had the opportunity to moderate a truly extraordinary session before 400 attendees at the IECA Conference in Charlotte. A panel of seven represented divergent views on legislation currently being considered that would regulate the therapeutic industry. Brian Lombrowski, president of CAFETY supports … Read more »
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By Brian Fisher, AdmissionsQuest Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University, shared his zest for life and his philosophy during Thursday’s conference lunch. Part tent revival, part comedian, part practical philosopher, part story teller, Dr. Qubein affirmed the importance of education and the transformational experiences that schools and educators provide students. Preaching to the … Read more »
By Peter Baron, AdmissionsQuest Erin Avery, Avery Educational Resource, IECA member, talks about what she enjoys about the conference- from conference sessions to the networking opportunities to the quality discussions with schools, colleges, therapeutic programs & vendors. Ben Kavanaugh, Bucknell University shares the college perspective on IECA Charlotte: Cyndy McDonald, College Consultant Assistant, shares her … Read more »