Learning Never Stops. Neither Do You.
The Division of Extended Learning and Community Engagement warmly invites you to mark your calendars for March 17 and 18 as we gather to learn and work together on the implementation of the NMU Evergreen initiative, a lifelong learning model involving continuing education and workforce development. Your insight into how to engage students of all ages is paramount and your participation in this first of many gatherings regarding Evergreen is greatly appreciated.
Join us for one or all of the events planned.
Tuesday, March 17
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch Provided
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM - Dr. Steve VandenAvond | NMU Associate Provost for Extended Learning and Community Engagement and Dean of the College of Technology and Occupational Sciences
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM - Jeremy Hendges | Executive Director, Michigan Center for Adult College Success
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Dr. Chris Dede (Virtual) | Harvard University
Break with Refreshments
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM - Dr. David Schejbal | President, Excelsior University
*Presentation will be recorded
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Panel Discussion | Jeremy Hendges (MCACS), Dr. David Schejbal (Excelsior), Ryan Specht-Boardman (C-BEN) Ruth Solinski (EXALTA Group), Debb Brunell (Michigan Works!), Sarah Hagel (Northcross Group), moderated by David Nyberg, NMU Executive Director of Business Engagement and Economic Development
*Drinks and Hors O'euvres will be provided
Wednesday, March 18
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Learning sessions: Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Credits for Prior Learning (CPL)
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM - Lunch & Learn **Lunch Provided
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - LER/SmartResume Webinar - This is the only event that requests registration
*Presentations will be recorded
*Refreshments will be provided!
Bring your Evergreen and Gold. Bring it North.
