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Impact of an IECA Conference: 3 Views

“Nothing supplants seeing and visiting” Having been a member for nearly fifteen years, I am always amazed at the “take-aways” from IECA conferences.  From the renewed connections with colleagues I have known and worked with for some time to plugging into the energies of new members, I always get back on the plane ready to … Read more »

Why Join Your Local ACAC

by Jane Klemmer, IECA Member (New York) When I arrived at Marist College for the annual NYSACAC Executive Board summer retreat a few weeks ago, I experienced the comforting sensation of coming back to a familiar place, not unlike the feeling I have when I reconnect with my IECA colleagues at our conferences. I looked … Read more »

Are the Long Days at STI Really Worth It? Without a Doubt!

by James ‘Bar’ Clarke, IECA Member (Maine) Since 2004 I have participated, either as an attendee or faculty member, in IECA’s Summer Training Institute. Now I chose my words carefully there, as this 4-1/2 day intensive training is indeed participatory for all involved. A few observations about STI 2011: #1. If you have ever participated … Read more »

My Return to Swarthmore and IECA’s Summer Training Institute

by Marilyn Emerson, M.S.W., IECA Member (New York) I am excited to be back at Swarthmore College for my second year as a member of the faculty at IECA’s Summer Training Institute (STI). Teaching people about the profession I love is exciting, energizing, and educational. Yes, I find that when I pass along my knowledge, … Read more »

Conference Reminiscence on the Way to Philly

by Bar Clarke, IECA Member (Maine) As I prepare to fly to Philadelphia to attend the semi-annual IECA conference celebrating the organization’s 35th year, I can’t help but reflect back on my first experience at an IECA conference. Picture a very young, and wet behind the ears Bar. Yes, I had a full head of … Read more »

Pre-Conference “Hip, Hip, Hooray”

by Kathie Carnahan, IECA member (Louisiana) In a previous professional life, I served as a special event co-producer for the Board of Directors of a Fortune 500 company. Offhandedly, it might seem like this position was very glamorous—traveling the world, expense was no object, the finest hotels and restaurants, etc. Yet in reality, there were … Read more »

Tips from IECA Colleagues for Maximizing Your IECA Conference Experience

With IECA’s Philadelphia conference starting next week, we thought some tips from IECA members might be useful to help newer attendees maximize their time at the conference. From Ginger Fay (D.C.): After I had graduated from college and found my career (college admissions, of course!) but not yet the love of my life, my dad … Read more »

Atlanta Area IECA Members form Regional Group

by Rosemary Tippett, IECA Outreach Coordinator Atlanta area IECA members met for an informal lunch at the Vinings Club in Atlanta on March 23, where they all enjoyed a delicious lunch and a view of the Atlanta skyline. The gathering was quickly met with great enthusiasm. Twenty-six IECA Professional and Associate members from the greater … Read more »

IECA’s South Carolina College & LD Tour Earns Rave Reviews

About a week ago, 24 IECA members returned from the IECA College / LD Consultant tour in South Carolina. Planned by College Committee Chair Judy Bass (Maryland) and LD Committee Vice-Chair Rachel Sobel (Pennsylvania), the reviews of the tour were very positive. The upcoming April issue of Insights features an article by Erin Avery (New … Read more »

Early Bird Registration Points to a Unique Networking Opportunity with IECs in Philadelphia

by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA Over the weekend our “early bird” conference registration period came to a close. These registrants responded to an electronic invitation and jumped in before the conference brochures were mailed. Typically we register about 500 – 550 people during this period. By Saturday morning we had over 750 registrants! Among … Read more »

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