I always look forward to getting together with friends and colleagues at CASE conferences. Whether the focus is at the national or district level or around a specific topic, it’s stimulating to gather with like-minded folks who share a passion and commitment to the principles of higher education.
I must admit to feeling even more enthusiasm than usual as the 2010 CASE Summit approaches. Even through a recent heat wave better suited to water-front lolling, the buzz throughout the higher ed world right now is palpable and constant—think about the ever-present hornet sounds of the vuvuzela horns at the recent World Cup matches and you’ll know exactly how it feels to me.
The program for this year’s Summit once again provides an impressive array of speakers slated to talk with us about subjects rich and immediate. I’m particularly excited about Tuesday’s Key Session. While Cokie Roberts promises to be a wonderful moderator and it will be amazing to hear from Charles Bronfman and Jonathan Tisch, I think I’m most excited to see one my favorite words front and center in the discussion title—JOY. And joy as it relates to helping organizations and audiences connect in meaningful and fulfilling ways hits very close to home for those of us at Feats. It’s pretty much why we do what we do (and it’s one of our corporate core values—much to the dismay of one consultant who tried to talk us out of the idea. Yep, he wasn’t around very long).
So, it is with a real sense of anticipation that the Feats team will be hitting the road this weekend—destination New York City. I hope you’ll stop by Booth 36 to share a smile or a story and help us spread some joy.
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