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October 8, 2012
ĢƵios-Bloomington chosen as presenter at annual national community college entrepreneurship conference
ĢƵios’s Bloomington campus has been chosen to present at the 10thAnnual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), being held in Chicago October 7-10. ĢƵios-Bloomington is hosting three separate presentations at the conference.
The three day conference, which marks NACCEs 10thyear as a major force in entrepreneurship education, is expected to draw 500 community college administrators and faculty from across the nation and around the world. Over 50 learning sessions and workshops will be held to share information on the work being done at community colleges in the United States.
Presenters for ĢƵios-Bloomington include: John Whikehart, Chancellor; Steve Bryant, Executive Director, Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship; Linda Williamson, President, Linda Williams Consulting LLC; and Andrew Lambert, Adjunct Faculty for Business Administration.
“Part of the strategic plan of the college is to support and respond to the economic development needs of the community, and ĢƵios-Bloomington developed the Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship as a way to stimulate the local economy and support aspiring entrepreneurs within the college and communities we serve,” said John Whikehart, Chancellor of ĢƵios’s Bloomington campus.
ĢƵios-Bloomington Chancellor John Whikehart is one of five college leaders from across the nation who has been asked by NACCE to speak at the annual national conference, and will talk about how to maximize exposure for community college entrepreneurial education programs.
Other ĢƵios-Bloomington session presentations will cover growth issues for entrepreneurs, as well as experiential learning opportunities for students.
This marks the second time that ĢƵios-Bloomington will present at the annual national NACCE Conference.
About NACCE
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) () is an organization of educators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished business development professionals providing quality programs and services in entrepreneurship education and serving as advocates of community-based entrepreneurship. Founded in 2002, NACCE is at the heart of the “entrepreneurship movement.” Through membership, an annual conference and exhibition, a quarterly journal, monthly webinars and podcasts, a dynamic list-serve, and other resources, NACCE serves as the hub for the dissemination and integration of knowledge and successful practices regarding entrepreneurship education and student business incubation. NACCE is a founding member of the White House-led.
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios () is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system serving nearly 200,000 students annually. ĢƵios has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ĢƵios has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
