Multicultural Concerns Commission News and Updates
NOTE:
This message was sent to commission members on September 26, 2006.
Dear Multicultural Concerns Commission
Members,
The 2006 NACADA Annual Conference
in Indianapolis is only a few weeks away. I hope
you are planning to attend the conference and to enjoy learning
from the many excellent sessions as well as from your peers from
across the nation.
As you might already know, I was recently elected as the incoming
Chair of this Commission. Since the outgoing Chair, Tina
McNamara, will not be able to attend the conference
this year, she has passed all commission responsibilities on to
me, including this communication with you. This note is to inform
you of what you can expect at the conference.
- The Commission
and Interest Group Fair will be on Thursday,
October 19, 7:30- 8:30 a.m., in the Convention Center Sagamore
Ballroom. If you have books or articles to display
at the Multicultural Concerns Commission
booth or if you would like to share commission-related
information of programs/activities of your institution, please
bring these materials with you.
- The annual Multicultural
Concerns Commission meeting is scheduled for
the same day, October 19, at 3:15
p.m. in Westin State Room. We will not have
a Hot Topics session this year due to a quick change of hands
from Tina to me, but the Commission meeting will provide opportunities
for everyone to share his or her achievements or concerns.
- There are many
excellent sessions related to multicultural advising
to choose from. If you are one of the presenters, I thank you.
If
you are not planning to attend the conference this year, I hope
you are planning to attend the one next year in Baltimore, and are
considering submitting a presentation proposal.
Whether
you are attending the conference or not, I want you to know that
your involvement in this Commission is very important and highly
valued. Only with your help and commitment, we can reach our goal.
My priority is to keep conversation flowing among members, either
through the Web site, newsletters, or electronic mail. Please
also keep me on your list and share with me your achievement or
concerns related to the multicultural issues.
Best Regards,
Kris Rugsaken
Ball State University
Muncie , IN 47306
(765) 285-1848
krugsake@bsu.edu
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