Last year I attended HighEdWeb, a national conference for higher ed web professionals. I had been looking to expand my presentation repertoire, and was scheduled to present at the poster session. Others might have been a bit disconcerted at going off to a conference sight unseen and knowing practically no one, but not me. I’ve known Dan Frommelt and Mark Greenfield from their repeated contributions at the Penn State Web Conference, and was eager to see what their own conference had to offer. It did not disappoint. I was particularly drawn to the Social Media track, and was impressed by the depth and breadth of the program overall.
But of course, what I remember most were the people.
Sometimes things just click. And click it did. I came away with a rich new plethora of friends in higher ed who are smart, funny, crazy, a little wicked, and incredibly gifted. They do more with less in their jobs than anyone should be expected to do, and they make their institutions look really good. And because we are connected in mind, spirit, drive, and social media, it’s like having a crew of friends in the next room. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever gotten out of a conference.
Until now.
I’m thrilled to say that I’ve been invited to be a part of the Planning Committee for this year’s HighEdWeb Conference and, specifically, the Social Media track. In a perfect world, I would have been smooth and dignified in response but, as neither this world nor I are perfect, I reverted to doing what I do best (in 140 characters, no less!):
Doug, my thoughts? OH, HELL YES! Thanks for the honor. I can’t believeI get to be a part of this amazing team. w00t! Robin2gohighedweb FTW!
I’m really excited about this opportunity. Not only do I get to work on the committee of a national conference, but I get to do it with some smart, sassy people whom I call friends.
Look out Cincinnati, here we come.
Welcome aboard!
Awesome! You will do an incredible job on the planning committee.
SERIOUSLY considering attending this after your good report last year. So, you know, no pressure. 😉
Struggling for a smooth and dignified response…all I can come up with is WOOOHOOO! So excited for this year! 🙂
Congrats, Robin. This is awesome and you will bring that certain “renegade element” to the conference that will ensure it’s a major blast for everyone who attends.
Be open to the possibilities this experience will provide. They go well beyond what is easily seen, and new doors will open for you that you have been waiting to walk through.
Enjoy the ride.
Sean
Congrats Robin! I am so happy for you. THey are lucky to have you.
A
Welcome home, lady! I think you’re going to like it here … 😉