Event Details:

CCID 36th Annual Conference (General Calendar)

CCID offers the only international conference in the world dedicated specifically to the internationalization and global advancement of the community college model. The conference provides a hub for presidents, administrators, faculty, and trustees from colleges around the world to network with colleagues who are committed to ensuring their institutions, communities and graduates excel in the global competencies that the 21st century workforce demands.

Whether your institution is just joining the movement or whether you are already engaged in international work, this event provides a platform for new partnerships and ideas that are sure to enhance your internationalization process and expand your network of dedicated professionals.

During its 36-year history, the conference always has been a prestigious event celebrating achievements and showcasing the best practices in international education at community colleges worldwide.

Sheraton Hotel New Orleans, Louisiana

Opening Plenary Keynote Speaker
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Mr. Rob Salkowitz
Author of Young World Rising: How Youth, Technology and Entrepreneurship Are Changing the World from the Bottom Up

Banquet Dinner Guest Speaker
Sunday, February 26, 2012
The New Global Force: Community Collegges and Citizen Diplomacy
Mr. Thomas W. Gittins
(Biography)
Washington Representative
U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy
President, Gittins & Associates, Inc.

Sy Fersh Memorial Forum
Monday, February 27, 2012
s. Denise de Menezes Neddermeyer
(Biography)
Humphrey Fellow at the Pen State University, College of Educations, and a Former Director of International Affairs, CAPES, Brazil

Mr. Zong Wa
(Biography)
Deputy Secretary
China Education for International Exchange (CEAIE), China

Presenter and Closing Plenary Speaker
Monday, February 27, 2012
Dr. Walter Bumphus
(Biography)
President and CEO American Association of Community Colleges

Conference Host Institutions: Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS

Time:
Host: CCID Kirkwood
Location:
Sheraton Hotel (New Orleans, LA)
New Orleans, LA 70130