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2009 Connections Conference
General Information
When
May 13-15, 2009.Where
International Plaza Resort and SpaOrlando, FL
FAQs
What is the purpose of the conference?
Achieving The Dream is an initiative that aims to improve the success of underrepresented students in Florida's Community Colleges Achieving the Dream, we strive to expand and enhance student success strategies at all levels from initial planning to post-implementation. Attendees hear from national speakers and get to learn and share ideas and best practices during our informative workshops. There are also some activities that give conference-goers a chance to network with colleagues from across the state.Who should attend?
Each community college should send high level administrators and faculty members for Florida's Community Colleges.How do I register?
All participants must register using the Online Registration Form. Please contact Shantel Commander at if you have any questions.Early Bird Registration includes a registration fee of $175.00 per participant. The deadline for Early Bird Registration is March 13, 2009. Any participants registering after March 13, 2009 will pay $195.00 registration fee.
Can institutions that are not designated Achieving the Dream Colleges participate/present at the conference?
Yes! The Connections conference is open to each of Florida’s 28 Community Colleges.What if we have faculty who would like to present, but who will not stay for the conference?
Presenters who will not stay for the conference will not be assessed a registration fee. Presenters who plan to attend other conference sessions must register. If you have administrators, staff, or faculty who could serve as would be valuable as presenters please encourage them to submit a proposal. If they leave the conference, there will be no fee associated. If presenters plan to stay the duration of the conference, they will be required to complete the on-line registration and pay the $175 registration fee.What is Achieving the Dream?
Achieving the Dream (AtD) is a multiyear national initiative to help community college students succeed. The initiative is particularly focused on student groups that traditionally face significant barriers to success, including minority and low-income students.Too many students leave community colleges without earning a certificate or degree, or without transferring to continue their studies. Consequently, they risk losing the opportunity to earn a livable wage. Students who complete courses and earn credentials, can improve their lives, earn better wages, and ultimately become more productive contributors to our state and country.
Through a grant from the Lumina Foundation for Education, Florida’s four Achieving the Dream community colleges (Broward, Hillsborough, Tallahassee, and Valencia) are working to improve the success of developmental education students.