OCHEA’s Annual Conference

This year’s annual OCHEA conference to be held March 10 – 12th is one you can’t afford to miss. With so many changes happening within the state Bill Russell’s keynote address is not just timely, but a necessity for all of us. We will also get an update on the University System of Ohio Talent Development Network from Annette McIver during a concurrent session on Thursday. It will be intriguing to hear how Ohio’s plan aligns with the country’s adult learning trends presented by Carol Aslanian, Sr. Vice President, Market Research and Advisory Services, Education Dynamics during the opening presentation.

If you are in anyway responsible for selling your programs in the community I highly recommend coming in for the preconference, Solution Selling – Finding Business Even in this Economy, on March 10th. If you want a glimpse of the quality of information in this pre-conference go to Kathy Yeager’s website and go to Free Tips or sign up for her newsletter. These are only 3 of the 26 exciting sessions for this year’s conference. Register now – conference rates at Cherry Valley Lodge only last until March 1st.

A message from President Donna VanRooy

“If the State of Ohio is to grow and prosper, it must raise the education level of its population.” Taken from the Strategic Plan for Higher Education, I would emphasize the importance of this with our adult population. Continuing education plays a key role in achieving our state’s mission.

As President of The Ohio Continuing Higher Education Association (OCHEA), our ability to be adaptable, collaborative, and innovative are key to continuing education leadership in Ohio. This only comes from building connections and sharing ideas, with fellow practioners. OCHEA provides that vehicle to you.  Formed in 1983, OCHEA had these objectives. To:

• Promote the development of continuing education as a professional field
• Provide professional development opportunities
• Enhance coordination, cooperation, and collaboration among member institutions
• Promote the offering of quality educational programs that serve the needs of Ohio’s citizenry

Join our network today to help shape your future for tomorrow.

Donna VanRooy
Director, Professional Development
Baldwin-Wallace College