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Conference Schedule& Speaker Bios
HECA Annual Conference 2008
University of Tampa, Tampa, FL
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| Sunday, June 22, 2008 |
| 9:00 - 5:00 |
Board Meeting |
| Monday, June 23, 2008 |
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Individiual College Visits/Open Houses On Your Own |
| 8:30 - 5:30 |
Basics Training: College Counseling as a Professional
Stephen and Libby Michaud, Family Pathways, Norwell, MA
For new consultants, those interested in entering the field, and those desiring a refresher course. Includes NEW MEMBER orientation, a requirement for new members of HECA. |
| 6:30 pm |
Dinner with the HECA Board (optional) |
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 |
| Preconference Seminars: Students Embarking on New Frontiers |
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Study Abroad: Gap Year Options
Ralph Dennison, Oxford Advanced Studies Program
David Denneman, The Sienna Sojourn |
| 9:05 - 10:05 |
Student Voices: Students Speak Out About Preparing for a College LD Program
Jennifer Kolarik, Admissions Coordinator, The Brevard Center |
| 10:15 - 12:00 |
Special Guest:
Dr. Marsha Glines, Dean of the Institute for Achievement and Learning at Lynn University (Read a Lynn University article about Dr. Glines)
- Part 1: Learning Journey — The Multiple Intelligence Pathways
- Part 2: Learning Journey — Students with Learning Challenges:
Twelve Questions Answered
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| Conference Opens |
| 1:00 pm |
"Florida, Tulsa and the Oregon Trail - Thinking Creatively about the College Search"
Keynote Speaker: Maria Furtado, Eckerd College |
| 2:30 - 4:00 |
"Test Scores Do Not Equal 'Merit' — Help Your Students Take Advantage of ACT/SAT Optional Admissions"
Bob Schaeffer, Public Education Director, FairTest: National Center for Fair & Open Testing |
| 4:30 - 5:30 |
Admissions: The Changing Landscape
Brent Benner, University of Tampa
Maria Furtado, Eckerd College
Greg Smith, CSU East Bay |
| 6:30 - 9:00 |
Welcome & Networking Reception
Ice breaker activity / Setting up World Cafés |
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 |
| Conference Continues |
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Information session / Breakfast hosted by University of Tampa |
| 9:15 - 10:15 |
"The College Hook: Helping Students Sell Themselves Through Their Application Package" [Read Miami Herald article]
Pam Proctor, Author, College Consultant |
10:15 am - 1:00 pm: College Fair OPEN
10:15 am - 5:00 pm: Exhibits OPEN |
| 1:30 |
Ethics: Case Studies
Mary O'Connor & Charlene Liebau, HECA Board Members |
| 3:00 - 4:00 |
Mentoring in HECA/ HECA Business Meeting
Claire Nold-Glasser, HECA President, and Board Members |
| 4:00 - 4:30 |
Dessert in the Penthouse with Exhibitors
Tour of University of Tampa Campus |
| 6:00 - 9:00 |
Conference Social: Gasper's Grotto
Ybor City, Historic Tampa |
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 |
| College Tours |
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Tour Group A: Eckerd, New, Ringling, Univ. Southern Florida
Tour Group B: Beacon College, Rollins, Univ. Central Florida
Dinner on your own / World Cafés continue |
| Friday, June 27, 2008 |
| College Tours |
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Tour Group A: Beacon College, Rollins, Univ. Central Florida
Tour Group B: Eckerd, New, Ringling, Univ. Southern Florida
Dinner on your own / World Cafés continue |
| Saturday, June 28, 2008 |
| 8:00 - 11:30 |
Heart of HECA: Networking/Sharing
Sharing Best Practices in College and Business Practices |
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End of HECA Conference 2008
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Registration is now open! |
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