On October 27, the newly formed planning committee of the inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) membership organization held its inaugural in-person meeting in Chapel Hill, NC, just ahead of the State of the Art Conference. This significant gathering marked the start of a collaborative journey to shape the future of inclusive postsecondary education.
The planning committee is composed of dedicated professionals with diverse expertise and perspectives, including Susanna Miller-Raines, Chair (Think College); Danie Roberts-Dahm, Co-Chair (Think College); John Andresen (Indiana University); Meg Grigal (Think College); Beth Myers (Taishoff Center); Katie Norland (University of Cincinnati); Clare Papay (Think College); Misty Parsley (Lipscomb University); April Register (University of Missouri St. Louis); and Brianna Shults (Taishoff Center).
During this first meeting, the group focused on building relationships, fostering camaraderie, and establishing a strong foundation for collaboration. Key achievements included finalizing the Vision, Mission, and Purpose statements for the organization, setting a unified direction for their efforts.
The committee also began strategizing ways to build and strengthen partnerships with key collaborators, such as the Taishoff Center and Think College.
Looking ahead, the planning committee has committed to monthly virtual meetings to maintain momentum and progress. Their next in-person meeting is planned for March in Nashville, TN, where they will continue to build on the foundations laid in Chapel Hill.
This first meeting was a promising start, paving the way for impactful initiatives and meaningful partnerships to advance inclusive postsecondary education. Stay tuned for updates as the journey unfolds!