WELCOME and THANK YOU for reading! This newsletter covers what happened in May and will give you a heads up on what to look for in the months following.

In this issue (please note the links below will only work when viewing this newsletter in a browser):

The date and time for the NEXT Board Meeting has yet to be determined.

Look for an announcement after the PE Conference.

As always, ALL board members and directors are welcome!

Zoom information is available on the Member’s site

It's STILL not too late to register!

• Teaching with AI Institute May 30 - June 1
• 1-day workshop (Developing Performance to Unlock Your Limitless Capability) June 2
• 2025 PE Conference June 3 - 5

The minutes are ticking by
though, so do it now!

Have you registered for the 2025 Process Education Conference?

Is this your first PE Conference?

Do you still have questions? 

We are hosting a pre-conference orientation Thursday May 29 from 5:00-6:00 PM (ET). Here is the zoom link for the orientation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4973781980?pwd=SWpSSUVLNkFZWS9adzZ2T3dOc3ZaUT09&omn=89864280897

The purpose of the orientation is to prepare attendees for the conference. We will be giving a brief overview of Process Education, showing you how to access and navigate the conference support site, and answering any questions you may have. If this is your first PE conference, then attendance is recommended. If you are unable to attend, then look for a follow up email to all registered attendees with a link to the recording. If you have any questions before the orientation, feel free to email matthew.watts@rrcc.edu

Once you've registered for the conference, you're welcome to visit the Support Site.

It offers not only a comprehensive and updated Program but links to each session, including facilitation plans, resources, and more. Distance participants will find their Zoom links here as well. We encourage you to either join the Pre-Conference Orientation or spend some time exploring the Support Site to get yourself ready for this year's PE Conference. 

Be prepared for the sessions you want to attend! Below are descriptions of what you should do to prepare for each session that requires pre-work.

The Annual Business Meeting will be held at the yearly PE Conference. It is scheduled for 10:45am, Wednesday, June 4. ALL members of the Academy are welcome to join, regardless of whether or not they are registered for the conference.  

Here's the link for joining.

Among other business, we will hold the election of new board members. The slate of nominees, as it currently stands, is available HERE. We invite you to view the nominees and be ready to vote at the meeting.

The meeting agenda is as follows:

• Introduction of Executive Board  [Peter Smith]
• Approval of 2024 business meeting minutes [Steve Spicklemire]
• Treasurer’s reports FY 2023-2024,  FY 2024-25 to date [Matt Watts]
• Approval of Audit report [Peter Smith, Jim Morgan, Cy Leise]
• President's Address  [Patrick Barlow]
• Approval of Name Change to International Academy of Process Educators for Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation. [Peter Smith]
• Election of Officers  [Peter Smith]
• Announcements  [Patrick Barlow]

Celebrating Personal Transformation
from the Self-Growth Project

(& Launching the Next Chapter)

June 4 (Day 2), 4:45pm

Over the past five years—and especially in the last 12 months—the Self-Growth Project has evolved into a vibrant, practice-rich community committed to living with intention, deepening insight, and building lives of purpose. At this year's Process Education Conference, we're hosting a special interest group meeting to both celebrate the completion of Phase II and launch the ambitious and inspiring Phase III of this initiative. We will offer a similar session later in June for those who cannot join the group at this time. 

Who Should Attend: 

This session is for current participants, aspiring coaches, PE community members, and anyone curious about what it means to intentionally design your life a week at a time. 

What to Expect: 

• Summary of results from Phase II shedding light on their most meaningful insights and personal transformations, including their use of GPT tools and practices to elevate reflection, intentionality, action planning, and growth in the moment. 
• A town hall conversation where participants and panelists will share their stories, challenges, and aspirations in real time. 
• A look into the future of Phase III—launching July 1, 2025—a 26-week immersive journey into "Becoming your Horizon Self," including personalized coaching, AI-enabled growth tools, user-friendly archive of resources, and community gatherings. 
• Opportunities to engage as a participant, coach, or contributor to the growing Self-Growth Project. Phase III is your opportunity to (i) build a personal growth system, not just a set of habits, (ii) align your daily actions with your deepest values, and (iii) learn to coach yourself—and perhaps others—toward lasting change.

We stand at a pivotal moment in the evolution of education and while the traditional boundaries of teaching are being redrawn, it can be through augmentation instead of automation. This May, Pacific Crest invites educators to be part of a groundbreaking Teaching Institute that combines the proven principles of Process Education with the cutting-edge power of AI-driven facilitation to accelerate and deepen the process.

This is more than just a professional development event; it’s a bold leap into the future of teaching and learning. The experience is designed to help you redefine your role as an educator, mentor, and designer of transformative learning environments and develop the skills, mindset, and strategies you need.

May 30 through June 1, 2025
at the University of Indianapolis

This on-site Institute consists of 3 intensive days of synchronous participation with full immersion in AI-assisted teaching environments. Seats are limited.

Cost:

• $600 per person
• $300 discount if attending the annual PE Conference

You can register for this event at the same time as you register for the PE Conference!

Summary of May 7 Board Meeting

. . .

Attendees discussed the following

• Conference planning updates 
• Archival and availability of Hall of Innovation posters for 2023, 2024, and 2025 
• Identifying director positions to be recruited prior to conference, set timeline for surveying current directors and revising expectations.
• Newsletter articles due post conference (anticipated articles include updated positions, international update, etc.)
• Increasing board participation in the newsletter (need to identify authors of current topics or projects to include and assign authors)

The DRAFT minutes from the MAY Board Meeting are available HERE.

FREE Webinar Series: The Latest on Trump and Higher Ed

(from The Chronicle of Higher Education)

This free webinar series exploring the Trump administration’s impact on higher education has been extended for 3 more sessions. Join as Chronicle experts break down the latest developments from the Trump White House.

• June 12: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT
• July 23: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT
• August 20: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT

https://connect.chronicle.com/trump-webinar-series-2.html

Let us know:

• What have you achieved (WHO and WHAT)
• Suggest someone for an open board position (give us a NAME and POSITION)
• Request a workshop (please let us know the TOPIC, WHY you would find it valuable/useful, and CONTACT information so we can follow up with you)
• Pretty much anything else!