(July 17, 2007) Next February, the CIA is coming to Albemarle and the campus of Stanly Community College. No, not that CIA! This CIA is the Computer Instructors Association of the North Carolina Community College System. Several hundred computer and technology related instructors from colleges all over the state are expected to attend the state association’s annual meeting being hosted for the first time by SCC.
In fact, it is the first time a state association has chosen SCC to play host to such a large event. “We are delighted that the NCCIA has chosen Stanly Community College to host the 2008 annual meeting. We think this reflects the high regard that our technology division is held within our system that they chose SCC and Stanly County for the annual meeting,” Dr. Taylor explained.
NCCIA president Bambi Edwards of Craven Community College pointed out the high regard for the SCC program when she commented, “We are delighted that Stanly Community College will be hosting our 2008 NCCIA conference. Stanly is the perfect selection because of its up-to-date labs and highly trained, enthused instructors.”
Ms. Edwards noted that the 2007 NCCIA conference registered 288 participants from colleges across the state and expects the SCC hosted event to draw equally as well. Dr. Taylor pointed out the conference will be a boost for the local economy. “The conference will need about 180 hotel rooms a night, plus the meals the visitors will be buying along with shopping and other expenses. That should be a nice two- to three-day boost for area businesses,” Dr. Taylor added.
The Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau has already been contacted and will be involved in helping to make sure visitors to the community are welcome and well received. Ms. Edwards added that “Albemarle is a beautiful spot for our next conference, and we are excited about the prospects.”
Dr. Taylor added that “Conferences like this usually go to larger cities or to the coast or mountains. We are delighted they have recognized that small communities like ours have the ability to host a first-rate conference.”
(July 17, 2007) Next February, the CIA is coming to Albemarle and the campus of Stanly Community College. No, not that CIA! This CIA is the Computer Instructors Association of the North Carolina Community College System. Several hundred computer and technology related instructors from colleges all over the state are expected to attend the state association’s annual meeting being hosted for the first time by SCC.
In fact, it is the first time a state association has chosen SCC to play host to such a large event. “We are delighted that the NCCIA has chosen Stanly Community College to host the 2008 annual meeting. We think this reflects the high regard that our technology division is held within our system that they chose SCC and Stanly County for the annual meeting,” Dr. Taylor explained.
NCCIA president Bambi Edwards of Craven Community College pointed out the high regard for the SCC program when she commented, “We are delighted that Stanly Community College will be hosting our 2008 NCCIA conference. Stanly is the perfect selection because of its up-to-date labs and highly trained, enthused instructors.”
Ms. Edwards noted that the 2007 NCCIA conference registered 288 participants from colleges across the state and expects the SCC hosted event to draw equally as well. Dr. Taylor pointed out the conference will be a boost for the local economy. “The conference will need about 180 hotel rooms a night, plus the meals the visitors will be buying along with shopping and other expenses. That should be a nice two- to three-day boost for area businesses,” Dr. Taylor added.
The Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau has already been contacted and will be involved in helping to make sure visitors to the community are welcome and well received. Ms. Edwards added that “Albemarle is a beautiful spot for our next conference, and we are excited about the prospects.”
Dr. Taylor added that “Conferences like this usually go to larger cities or to the coast or mountains. We are delighted they have recognized that small communities like ours have the ability to host a first-rate conference.”