Completion Conference 25

Join us in-person for the Sixth Annual OCCDLA Distance Learning Completion Conference, on Friday, May 30th, at Lane Community College. This conference is sponsored by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission and OCCDLA.

Register today! There is no cost to attend. 

Keynote Speaker

We are excited to welcome Dr. Lisa Aasheim, Director of Counseling Services at Portland Community College who will deliver our keynote address, “Growth with Guidance: Engaging Students in Desirable Difficulties.”

Dr. Aasheim is honored to join the Oregon Distance Learning Retention & Completion Conference, where she will share her insights on fostering student growth through intentional guidance while embracing the concept of “desirable difficulties.” Her keynote will focus on striking just the right balance between support and challenge, helping students discover the “zone of optimal challenge” wherein they can best perform.

Dr. Aasheim will delve into the overt and covert challenges faced by today’s learners and will explore the complexities of compounded engagement barriers. She will present practical strategies to facilitate meaningful engagement and promote growth, even in the presence of these challenges, so as best to promote student retention and completion.

Schedule at a Glance

Arrive by 9 am to enjoy morning beverages and informal networking. At 9:30 am we’ll begin our plenary gathering.

Lunch will be provided by Mucho Gusto which will include gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.

Stipends for part-time faculty

A $200 stipend is available for part-time faculty who attend the full conference (9:30 am-2:30 pm).