NCLCA is the National College Learning Center Association, a professional organization for learning center professionals.  The Mission of NCLCA is to support learning center professionals as they develop and maintain learning centers, programs, and services to enhance student learning at the post-secondary level.   The 2010 annual conference will be held September 29-October 2 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in Charlotte, NC. 

The NCLCA Board of Directors and the Conference Planning Committee are excited to announce this year’s theme – “Racing to Student Excellence.”  The theme reflects our dedication to helping all students reach their full academic potential.  If you have an experience from your institution in one of the following areas dedicated to student excellence, submit a proposal and share your experiences and expertise with your colleagues at the conference:

• Best Practices for Learning Centers
• Learning Outcomes
• Program Evaluation
• Program Start-up
• Using Today's Technology/Social Networking
• Learning Centers in Graduate Schools
• Peer Cooperative Learning Programs
• Online Learning Centers
• Finding Funding in Tough Times

I have attached a sample proposal for you to follow as a guide.  The deadline for submitting a proposal was Monday, May 3, 2010.

If you have any questions about developing and/or submitting a proposal, please contact Travis Ramage, NCLCA Professional Development Officer.  Any other questions about the conference can be directed to me.  We are excited to have the conference in the southeast and hope that you will make plans to attend and experience some true southern hospitality first hand!

Sincerely,

M. Elaine Richardson, PhD

NCLCA Vice-President and Conference Chair