Twenty years ago this March I attended my first HigherEd Special Interest Group (SIG) of which we all know now as Alliance! This was a new adventure for me as I had never been on an airplane, and this first adventure began on a prop plane! That plane was shaky and very loud, however, I earned my wings! Over these past twenty years, I've had the opportunity to fly east, west, north and south and still get as nervous as that first flight in 2000!
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Alliance 2020 is just around the corner and I am so excited to attend my 20th Alliance. Over the years, attending Alliance has provided me with great professional opportunities, personal growth, lasting friendships, a network of professionals willing to share their experiences which provides a great benefit to my college. There has not been one Alliance conference where I have not come back to my college excited to use the knowledge shared and gained during this event. I cannot stress enough or convey in words and my gratitude in the value the HEUG and Alliance has provided my college and me personally.
I would like to encourage everyone to view our Alliance 2020 sessions and complete your agenda on the mobile app . Maybe you will find a surprise session that piques your interest or even one that will solve one of your college opportunities. See you in Philadelphia!