The theme for the conference, The Challenges of Change: IR Beyond Y2K, set the stage for an exciting professional development opportunity for institutional researchers and planners as we prepared for the twenty-first century. The program offered pre-conference workshops; plenary sessions; paper, panel, roundtable and demonstration sessions; and ample time for interaction with colleagues. 

     The opening plenary-session speaker was Dr. John Pelizza, a nationally known authority on wellness, change process, stress management, productivity, team building and personal growth. His great strength is his ability to entertain a group and deliver the important concepts at the same time. The Monday plenary-session speaker was Dr. Trudy Bers, Senior Director of Research, Curriculum and Planning at Oakton Community College, who is an Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Past-President. Trudy is an experienced researcher, published author, and excellent speaker who is always informative and thought provoking.  For additional information about the association or the conference, please contact SAIR 2000 Program Chair Harriott Calhoun (Phone: 205-856-7903; or E-mail: hcalhoun@jscc.cc.al.us).

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