As the committee discussed the context for this conference, in the midst of these unique times, we thought it important to focus on who we are as Higher Education professionals. As we come together to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of professional development offered through the Student Life Conferences the phrase, "in times of transition, our community is unity" was introduced, and we believe it represents the value and importance of this conference as we reaffirm our commitment to students, student affairs, and our own professional and personal development.

The conference will begin with a panel presentation by students to refocus our thoughts on the goals of the reorganization - improving the quality of undergraduate education. Because this is not a "typical" Student Affairs Conference, we have pursued presentations by our colleagues in Human Resources, Counseling, and Organizational Development and Leadership to provide sessions focusing on the challenges of transition and how to effectively manage change. We invite proposals from topics that speak to the new opportunities within reorganization, times of transition, community development and student learning.

We look forward to seeing you on November 17th and appreciate your continued support and participation of the Student Life Conference.

The Student Life Conference Planning Committee