Hundreds Of Education Innovators Help Council for Adult and Experiential Learning Kick Off 35th International Conference

CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of higher education innovators from around the world are in San Diego for the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning's (CAEL) 35^th International Conference, "Destination Education: Charting a Course to Degree Completion," Pamela Tate, CAEL CEO and President announced today.   At the conference attendees will exchange ideas on new approaches that can help more adults achieve college degrees and success, and is being held Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 6-8, at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa.

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"For 35 years, CAEL has brought together over 500 participants—including college faculty and administrators, HR professionals, workforce developers and representatives from labor and government-- to work together to make degree completion a reality for adults," Tate added.

Some of the leading education innovators speaking at the event include Jamie P. Merisotis, president and CEO of Lumina Foundation, Anthony P. Carnevale, director of the Georgetown University Center of Education and the Workforce, and Paul LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University and chair of the CAEL Board.   

"A renewed national focus on adult degree completion and credential attainment has inspired innovations that are unlocking opportunities for adult students. This conference is the place to learn from these innovators, network, and exchange ideas.  It really is the best place to learn about the varied routes to graduation and continued success," concluded Tate.

The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois that assists adults with their educational endeavors, finding practical ways to earn college credit for learning acquired through training and work experiences.  CAEL works with the public sector, private sector industries and higher education institutions to ensure that adult students receive the most efficient training and education to occupy a meaningful professional place in a 21^st century economy.  Since 1974, CAEL has assisted colleges and universities in providing college credit for prior learning.  CAEL is the recognized national expert on a method known as portfolio assessment, and their Ten Standards for Assessing Learning are used by colleges and universities, as well as accrediting organizations, across the country.

SOURCE Council for Adult and Experiential Learning