Education Innovators Set To Attend Conference On Adult Life-long Learning
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning's 35th International Conference Set for November 6-8 in San Diego. There will be guest speakers, workshops, roundtable sessions and networking opportunities.
- (1888PressRelease) October 02, 2013 - Chicago - Hundreds of higher education innovators from around the world will be heading to California in November to exchange ideas on ways to help more adults achieve college degrees and success, Pamela Tate, CEO and President of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) announced today. The event, CAEL's 2013 International Conference, "Destination Education: Charting a Course to Degree Completion," will be held Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 6-8, at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina in San Diego, CA, and will feature guest speakers, workshops, roundtable sessions, networking opportunities and social events.
"For 35 years, CAEL has brought together over 500 participants-including college faculty and administrators, HR professionals, workforce developers and representatives from labor and government to work together to make degree completion a reality for adults," Tate added.
Wednesday, guest speaker Jamie P. Merisotis, president and CEO of Lumina Foundation will deliver the opening keynote address; and Anthony P. Carnevale, director of the Georgetown University Center of Education and the Workforce, will speak at lunch. Wednesday afternoon a panel of experts will address the controversy surrounding MOOCs and Assessing Learning Outcomes.
On Thursday, Paul LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University and chair of the CAEL Board will moderate a panel discussion on "Innovative Disruptions in High Education." Friday, Paul Fain, senior reporter for Inside Higher Ed will discuss "MOOCs and Competency Assessment: What's the Latest News" at the closing session.
"A renewed national focus on adult degree completion and credential attainment has inspired innovations that are unlocking opportunities for adult students. This conference is the place to learn from these innovators, network, and exchange ideas, and if you are a leader in higher education, you can't afford to miss it. It really is the best place to learn about the varied routes to graduation and continued success," concluded Tate.
Online conference registration must be made by October 21, and hotel reservations must be made by Oct. 18, to receive the special hotel rate of $209/night plus tax. For additional information and registration please visit http://www.cael.org/Events/CAEL-International-Conference.
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois that assists adults with their educational endeavors, finding practical ways to earn college credit for learning acquired through training and work experiences. CAEL works with the public sector, private sector industries and higher education institutions to ensure that adult students receive the most efficient training and education to occupy a meaningful professional place in a 21st century economy. Since 1974, CAEL has assisted colleges and universities in providing college credit for prior learning. CAEL is the recognized national expert on a method known as portfolio assessment, and their Ten Standards for Assessing Learning are used by colleges and universities, as well as accrediting organizations, across the country.
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