Today, US higher education finds itself at the nexus of economic, social, political, and technological forces. The call for higher education to transform itself has never been stronger, yet the goals of reform are unclear and obstacles seem insurmountable. At a time like this, it makes sense for us to focus on the question of how to sustain what is good or holds promise in our current practice - our first and second horizons -- even as we work for longer-term transformation - higher education's third horizon. The 2011 WASC Academic Resource Conference (ARC) is dedicated to supporting institutions of higher education as they identify their challenges, develop solutions, demonstrate results, and plan for the future.

Join us for new ideas and great discussion at the major higher education conference in the western US.

2011 ARC PLENARY AND FEATURED SPEAKERS

Marina Gorbis

Education: Back to the Future?
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Anya Kamenetz

DIY U: The Transformation of Higher Education
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Doug Lederman

The New Ecology for Higher Education
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Diego Navarro

Underprepared Students, Underprepared Institutions: Transformation 360º
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Paul Gaston

Intending Learning and Learning by Intent: 10 Ways in Which a Degree Qualifications Profile Can Serve Students
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Candace Thille

Learning Unbound: Evidence-based Design and Education's Third Horizon
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April 6-8, 2011
The Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, CA

Sponsored by the WASC Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities, in collaboration with the WASC Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges