10 Visit Cleveland, the city known for its vibrant arts scene with incredible theatre, a world-renowned orchestra, opera, art museums, major sports—baseball, hockey, football and basketball teams, located on Lake Erie and surrounded by scenic park systems offering excellent opportunities to bike, hike, kayak, fish, sail and more. (link to Positively Cleveland)

9 Investigate the Galleria Shopping Center & Food Court adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Cleveland City Centre, our great conference hotel overlooking Lake Erie.

8 Attend the Halls of Fame Awards Banquet honoring this year’s Awards and Scholarship recipients and saluting some of CRLA’s Hall of Fame members. In addition, enjoy a delightful dinner (your choice of Chicken St. Clair, Chef’s Vegetarian Entre´ or the East Ninth Street Beef Sauté) and exceptional musical entertainment by the Cuyahoga Community College faculty performance group.

7 Escape to the Savoy Room! During the day enjoy its comfortable environment and in the evening enjoy the hospitality of the Ohio River Valley Region’s members.

6 Explore the Exhibit Hall with more than 20 publishers and vendors displaying and demonstrating the very latest for our students.

5 Experience The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum! Admission and trolley transportation to and from the Rock Hall are included with your Conference registration fee.

4 Network with colleagues— the best and brightest in our profession.

3 Dialog with one of Friday’s 13 exceptional Mentors while feasting on a Cleveland Club Croissant with Cole Slaw and your choice of tea or coffee and Chocolate Sin Cake at the popular Lunch with a Mentor event.

2 Gain inspiration and information at two significant keynote presentations: Steve Piscitelli, Celebrating the present, Touching the future on Thursday morning and David Arendale, Journey to the Future on Saturday morning.

1 Learn and grow in Pre Conference Institutes on Wednesday and Concurrent Sessions (90-minute sessions, 60-minute sessions, and poster sessions) on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.