There’s Still Time to Register—Deadline Extended to
October 27th!
2010 Annual
Meeting &
Reverse College Day
Diversity:
Learning and Celebrating our Differences
Newport, RI
NOVEMBER 3-5, 2010
Building on over 60 years of experience as a leader in
higher education, our 63rd annual meeting will be held November 3-5, 2010 in
Newport, Rhode Island at the Newport
Marriott. The hotel has been completely renovated since the last time we
were there.
Newport is home to spectacular coastal scenery,
awe-inspiring architecture, a thriving waterfront downtown, and welcoming
hospitality, Newport, Rhode Island is considered by many to be a shining gem
in the coastal crown of New England. From weekend getaways spent touring
the famed Gilded Age mansions that once were the summer playground for
socialite families with names like Astor and Vanderbilt to an afternoon of
wine tasting through Newport's three scenic vineyards, the options for
interesting activities, distinctive stories, and enticing photo opportunities
are countless!
We hope you join us for an impressive conference in this
spectacular New England setting. This cost-effective conference (only $150
for members) offers a unique opportunity to connect with your fellow NEACRAOans who are facing the same challenges of doing
more with less. Please think about having others in your organization join
us, even if it’s only for one day of the conference (lunch is included
on Thursday). This is one of the best, inexpensive professional development
venues in our region. Please pass the word on. You can find more details
about the conference at:
www.neacrao.org/annualmeeting.html
(Online registration is open; sign up now!)
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IF
YOU HAVEN’T BOOKED
A ROOM…
Last we checked, there
were only 1 or 2 rooms left at the Newport Marriott. We have arranged for
overflow at the Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, just a few short blocks from
the Marriott.
The hotel offers 133
beautifully-appointed guest rooms, all with breathtaking views of either
Newport Harbor or historic Queen Anne Square. Enjoy our indoor heated pool,
men's and ladies' saunas, and sundeck overlooking the harbor.
Call toll free
line is 1-800-955-2558; mention registration code “NEACRAO” Room
rate is $129 plus tax (same as the Marriott).
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NEACRAO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SLATE
OF NOMINEES
FOR 2010-2011
President-Elect:
Donald
Dykes
U.S.
Coast Guard Academy
Secretary:
Carol
Herrick
Gordon
College
Treasurer:
Ari
Kaufman
Berklee College of Music
VP Admissions/Enrollment
Management:
Karen
Schedin
Becker
College
VP College/High School
Relations:
Marcia
Rosbury-Henne
Holyoke Community College
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Reverse
College Day Highlights
(Wednesday, November 3rd)
- College
Representatives: Admissions officers from colleges and
universities all over New England are available to meet and speak with
high school counselors during the morning college fair.
- Transcripts:
Bring transcripts if you need a question answered by a college or
university regarding a particular student. *There are some
limitations on the college representatives as to how much information
they can give at this time.
- Luncheon:
College/university representatives and high school counselors
participate in the luncheon for continued networking. – Fabulous
prizes for high school counselors drawn every year that are donated by
colleges and universities.
- Workshops:
Professional development workshops are scheduled following the
luncheon. Newer college professionals are encouraged to
participate as well.
Annual
Meeting Highlights
- Movie The
Philosopher Kings (Wednesday evening)
In search of wisdom found in unlikely places, The
Philosopher Kings takes us on a journey through the halls of the
most prestigious colleges and universities in America to learn from the
staff members who see it all and have been through it all: the custodians.
This thought-provoking, feature-length documentary interweaves the
untold stories of triumph and tragedy from the members of society who
are often disregarded and ignored, and seeks out the kind of wisdom that
gets you through the day and the lessons one learns from surviving hard
times, lost loves, and shattered dreams.
- Luncheon/Keynote Speaker: Myra
Hindus--Developing our Cultural Intelligence: Navigating Difference
in Today’s Complex World (Thursday)
This talk will focus on building our cultural intelligence: the ability
to deal with and work with people who are different than us. In
higher education, more than ever, these challenges face staff, students
and faculty on a daily basis. What kind of tools and knowledge do
we need to effectively navigate in a diverse, increasingly complex
workplace and world?
How do we define diversity and how do these issues effect us in our
everyday work? How do we create a welcoming and inclusive
environment for everyone in our institutions and how does this impact
both recruitment and retention? How would you describe the culture
in your institution regarding diversity and inclusion?
All of these questions will be raised, some answers posed, and a
workshop immediately following will explore these issues, in more
detail, in an interactive environment.
- An Evening of A Cappella (Thursday
evening)
Join us for an evening
of music featuring L’Shir, The
Diversions, University of Connecticut Conn-Men, Cliff Notes and Pitches
with Attitude. Enjoy your
dinner as five fantastic a cappella groups perform and entertain. This is a great place to connect
with others, kick back and enjoy some great music.
Dinner is $25 with a choice of New York Strip Steak, Miso Grilled Salmon, Organic Statler
Chicken Breast, or roasted vegetable tower. It comes with house salad and desert.
L'Shir was established at The
University of Hartford in the Spring of 2000 with assistance from the
Hart- ford Hillel Foundation. Originally an all-Jewish a cappella group,
L'Shir has evolved into one of many
denominations. The group also stays true to their roots in continuation
of the traditional performance of "Shalom Rav"
a poignant arrangement written by one of their founding alumni, Benjamin
Rauch, in response to the September 11 attacks.
The Diversions are an all-female A Cappella group at Mount
Holyoke College. Founded in 2003, they perform a variety of contemporary
songs. The Diversions regularly perform on campus and travel to other
colleges as well.
The University of Connecticut Conn-Men characterized by
individual vocal development, originality, musicality, and personal
loyalty to the group. Because of their dedication to always being the
best they can possibly be, the Conn-Men consistently leave audiences
wanting more.
The Cliff Notes and Pitches with Attitude are two
local a cappella groups from Salve Regina University. The Cliff Notes is an all male
group, while Pitches with Attitude is an all female group.
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College Representatives for Reverse College
Day (RCD):
We hope all of the high school and college representatives
are looking forward to RCD and NEACRAO in Newport, Rhode Island. Please plan
to attend the RCD program. This year’s sessions provide additional
opportunities for us to discuss the college admissions and high
school guidance process together. As always we will do the raffle
and college give-a-ways to the high school counselors.
FRIENDLY
REMINDER TO COLLEGE REPS:
Don’t forget to bring give-a-ways to the RCD luncheon!
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NEACRAO Newsletter, October 2010-
Association Editor: Barbara Casey, Williams College
The NEACRAO newsletter is published three
times a year. Contributions from members (articles, editorials, letters,
re-prints-with permission-and drawings/cartoons) are welcomed. Please email
items for publication to: Barbara Casey.
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