The 2009 conference will boast the largest set of plenary and keynote speakers we have had at this event, providing interesting, entertaining opportunities to learn from some of the top people in student retention and success. Confirmed speakers include:

Vince Papale, the former Philadelphia Eagle receiver whose career was illuminated in the 2006 blockbuster movie "Invincible." Mr. Paple went on to work in higher education for Sallie Mae.

Antonio Flores, President, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU);

William Graves, Dean, Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University;

Lloyd Axworthy,President and Vice Chancellor, University of Winnipeg;

Amaury Nora, Professor, University of Houston;

Alex Usher, Director, EPI Australasia, Vice President, EPI

Ian Dobson, Director, EPI Australasia

Betsy Brand, Director, American Youth Policy Forum

Dan Domenech, President, American Association of School Administrators

Jay Goff of the Missouri University of Science & Technology

Peter Dietsche of the University of Toronto, and many others.

Watson Scott Swail, President & CEO, Educational Policy Institute (EPI)

and many more still to be confirmed...