The Illinois Community College Board was the host for the 2008 Summer Conference of the National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges (NCSDCC.) The conference was held August 3-6, 2008 in Chicago at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Over the course of the four day program the directors heard about the latest policies affecting the nation’s community colleges, the newest trends that the states are reporting and communications advocacy. Two other key topics included noncredit workforce development and the ever growing issue of associate degree nursing. The state directors also toured Wilbur Wright Community College in Chicago and heard from the college’s business partners John Winzeler of Winzeler Gear and Marc Schulman of Eli’s Cheesecake Company. In addition to a full meeting schedule the directors were able to experience Second City Comedy Club and enjoy an unforgettable Chicago Cubs game, which was eventually rained out in the 7th inning.
The NCSDCC is an affiliated council of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC.) The NCSDCC in partnership with the AACC joins the nation’s community college directors in an effort to collectively serve the interests of community colleges nationally. Special thanks go out to Marc Herzog, Chancellor of the Connecticut Board of Trustees of Community and Technical Colleges for taking the outstanding photos.You can view a larger image by clicking on the individual thumbnails below.
