Entries by Jennifer Wigginton

Holiday Greetings from Jenn

Dearest IAACE members, Prepare to jingle those bells – because the holidays are here, and they’re bringing a sleighful of cheer and a sneak peek at the incredible year that awaits! 2023 was a year where we pushed boundaries, shattered expectations, and proved that the IAACE and Adult Education spirit burns bright, no matter the […]

Gift of Bootcamp Resources

Enrollments, Enrollments, Enrollments! In the Monthly Minders this month, Rob Moore, IAACE mentor, shared an idea to increase enrollments. This idea is to utilize  HSE Bootcamp or HSE in a Hurry type of class. It also made me realize that IAACE collaborated with several programs in 2022 for a presentation at COABE on Indiana Bootcamps […]

Sparkling Connections, Shared Minds: Sharing resources to brighten the holidays.

Let’s share resources and spark joy in each other’s lives this holiday season. IAACE would like to create a spirit of generosity and connection through our members with the Sparking Connections, Shared Minds campaign.  The campaign hopes to create joy and excitement of giving and receiving and the act of coming together, building bridges, and […]

Grateful

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for being a part of IAACE and adult education. I am grateful for each board member and their commitment to IAACE. I’m thankful for their dedication to our mission and the time they volunteer to make IAACE the best member-serving organization it can be. I […]

Your Voice for IAACEs Strategic Plan

The IAACE Strategic Plan is a critical document that will guide the organization’s work in the coming years. It is important for us to take the time to prepare for the strategic planning process to ensure that the plan is well-informed and reflects the needs and priorities of the IAACE community. We want to hear […]

You Probably Won’t Read This

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” —Dr. Seuss   Today is National Read a Book Day. The day is about picking up a book instead of the other time-filling activity you usually do. As we are in the field of […]

How to Get the Most Out of Conference

How to Get the Most Out of a Conference The conference is a great opportunity to learn new things, network with other professionals, and get inspired. But how can you make sure you get the most out of your conference experience? Here are a few tips: Shift your mindset. Think of a conference as an investment […]

5 Reasons Why You Need to Know How to Make a Paper Airplane for Conference

Here are some specific reasons why you might need to know how to make a paper airplane at the conference: To pass the time during long breaks. To enter a paper airplane contest. To use as a prop for a presentation or workshop. To start a conversation with someone new. To Creative Network Okay, these […]

7 Outstanding Tips to Write an Award Nomination

Have you procrastinated writing that award nomination because you aren’t sure of their membership or don’t know the criteria? Or maybe you just hate writing!  I have some outstanding tips! Read the descriptions of the awards; it includes if they have to be a member to be nominated, and it might make you think of […]

What a bodacious line up!

Join Us for a Bodacious Experience We are thrilled to invite you to attend our upcoming Adult Education Conference, where we will be celebrating our organization’s 40th anniversary. This year’s conference promises to be an exceptional event, offering a wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development. We have carefully curated a program that […]