Message from the President, Joycelyn Groot:

Our 2012 CCME Annual Symposium was a great success. From start to finish, the program presented never-ending opportunities to learn, grow, share, support, laugh, and even cry. The pre-symposium workshops were dynamic and useful, the general session presentations were instructive and thought-provoking, the concurrent sessions were interesting and informative, and the banquet was entertaining, inspirational, and memorable. A special thanks to all our opening and closing speakers – to Sir John Daniel for an enlightening perspective on higher education in today’s world, and to Dan Clark for inspiring us to believe, remember, imagine, laugh and cry, and for teaching us the importance of “stretching” our bodies and our minds.

Many videos and slides of the presentations may be viewed from the Annual Symposium tab and then clicking on Symposium Agenda. Check back as this may be updated as more information is received.

You may also view the many photographs that were taken during the symposium and make individual purchases if you choose. Visit www.mamarazzifoto.com, Click on "view fotos" top right on home page, Click on CCME 2012, and enter Password 7047-CCME.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:
• President’s Award – Louis Martini [Thomas Edison State College]
• Barry Cobb Government Organization Award – Ramstein Air Force Base
• John Brian Service and Leadership Award – Ann Hunter, Chief USN Education
• CCME Institution Award – American Military University
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Jim Anderson
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Marcy Shapiro
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Jeffrey Haycraft

I would also like to give a shout out for all those who helped make our “CCME Cares” fundraiser a huge success. Due to the contribution of both time and dollars by many individuals and organizations, together, we raised $14,000 and assembled 1,000 packages for Operation Gratitude. A special thanks to Thomas Edison State College, Coastline Community College, Troy University, Fordham University, University Alliance, Grantham University, and Webster University for providing volunteers to help prepare and support the event, and to our vendors EPP and Brede for their contributions as well.

I look forward to an exciting and productive year not only as president of CCME, but as your colleague in one of the most rewarding professions imaginable. Please visit our website regularly, follow us on Facebook, or contact any one of the board members.

Please mark your calendars now for our 2013 Symposium, February 25-28, 2013, and plan to join me in San Diego, California to celebrate 40 years of CCME excellence.