President's Message
Ron Lostetter |
Dear Colleagues, It seems we were just gleaming at the new-minted graduates as they moved across the stage getting their diplomas and here we are just a few weeks away from the start of another Academic Year! Where does the summer go? I am sure you, as I, get refreshed each late summer as we see continuing students coming back to campus. The excitement of freshmen students is pervasive and infectious. These are constant reminders of just a few of the reasons we work in Higher Education. These are also motivators in why our jobs are important as we assist our institutions efforts (responsibilities) in educating our students. Another important message this time of year is the promotion of the CACUBO Annual Meeting coming up on October 12-14 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You should have received the Annual Meeting Brochure but if not, please check it out in later pages in this Newsletter or go to the CACUBO website and you'll get all the information you need to register. Hallmarks of CACUBO events, and particularly the Annual Meeting, are outstanding programming, networking with colleagues from the Central Region and beyond and of course access to vendors who support and supply many of the services and goods that are necessary at your institution. The Program Committee chaired by Tom Schellhardt has worked hard to provide speakers that are enlightening and ahead of the curve in new ideas to make your institutions stronger. Likewise, Jolene King and the Host Committee have attended to countless details to insure your experiences are first rate. Investments in professional development are vitally important but doubly so in uncertain times. We are absolutely positive that you will find that your investment is well earned at the CACUBO Annual Meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!! Ron Lostetter |
