One year ago

I have been doing some thinking about what I was doing, one year ago. After looking over my blog posts, I remember that time well. We were playing the waiting game with Continuum and trying to gear up for our new database. A year later we still have glitches from time to time, but for the most part we are more productive and becoming more proficient by the day.

Now, my Vice President has asked me to create a presentation displaying the highs and lows of the process, and where we are versus where we were. I’m looking forward to the chance to use Prezi for the first time. I’m not a really creative type, so the opportunity to create a really professional looking presentation is very appealing. Once it’s up, I’m sure I’ll post it for my loyal readers to see!

Now it’s time to read my application files (WOW they really started rolling in) and get started on that looming to do list.

NACAC 2009 Day 2

So far this has been a great day. I overslept this morning and missed the first session. Boo. But I went to the plenary session and heard Dan Clark’s talk on change and it was quite good.

Then I finally got to meet Tina! She is our rep for our CRM. It was so nice to finally put a face with a voice. I also met the CEO of the company and two of their vice presidents, and the analytics expert who is working on all our report requests.

I had lunch with some guidance counselors and it was great networking with them while my boss made us all laugh with stories from his days as a Dean of Students.

This afternoon I’m taking my turn at our college fair table, then heading out with everyone again tonight. More sessions tomorrow and then the conference social tomorrow night.

On a personal note, I miss my husband and little girl Sarah. I only left yesterday. That is kind of a bummer. But I’ll see them on Sunday and the conference is a lot of fun!!!

Headed to NACAC

I’m sitting on an airplane on my way to Baltimore for NACAC. I’ve never been and I’m really looking forward to it! Not only are there great parties (including Target X’s iDrink) but this is a great opportunity to network with other admissions professionals. I’m really excited too because 422 is talking about putting together a Continuum users group and I’m hoping to get involved.

Yesterday I felt ultra IT Rookie. I got a new widescreen monitor and I’m now running a two screen setup. Nothing says professional computer geek like a billboard sized monitor in your office.

Well I think I’ll channel my inner George Hendrix and fire up my laptop for the rest of the flight. Here’s to great professional development, lots of networking, and even better blog posts. Now that I can write posts on my iPhone, I have no excuse.