Welcome to the end of the Fall 2019 semester! Since it is the end of the semester and course evaluation time, I wanted to share some of my favorites from the Tell Us Your Most Ridiculous Feedback From Student Evaluation responses we received at NCCCSPA2019.

“The room is so cold. I don’t understand why she wants to freeze us.” As if we had any control over the temps in our classrooms. This student should wait until the weather warms up and the temps shoot up into triple digits in the room.

“She makes us read.” Well, now. That is cruel and unusual punishment for a college level class.

“This class is a waste of time…we never cover anything” from the student who was perpetually absent. This is right up there with “Did I miss anything when I was out?” When a student asks me that, I always want to tell them that we sat in silence mourning their absence, but I guess that would come to no good.

”This instructor should be told that there is no R in idea.” I can’t even comment on this one.

And the final one that I will share is this one… “I want to make babies with you.”

So, as you finish up the semester, just remember that absurdity abounds on all of our campuses and take a minute to laugh at it. 

I hope all of you enjoy your break and come back refreshed in the spring!

Happy Gingras, NCCCSPA President

At NCCCSPA2019, we celebrated 20 years of collaboration and creating connections of all kinds. We learned a lot, and had a great time enjoying a scavenger hunt and playing games too!

One of the most fun activities asked attendees to share their thoughts on several prompts. In this new series of posts, we'll explore each list and share them with you.  Without further ado, let's dig into the first item on the list:

Tell us your favorite NCCCSPA memory:

• Last year was my first time. We had stickers that we used to express ourselves. It was enjoyable.
  
• When I realized they had alcohol.
  
• I only have one. I presented at a conference once on hybrid and online classes in 2012. I remember how kind the audience was.
  
• Kayaking with friends old and new. Shoe shopping!
  
• Presenting the history of the OBX.
  
• The first conference I attended I won the big giveaway drawing- 1 gallon container of Lindor chocolate and when my sister went into the wrong hotel room and came to the restaurant telling everyone that someone stole our stuff.
  
• Each conference is memorable (so intimate)
  
• Just being among like-minded souls (instantly felt connected after my first conference many moons ago) 
  
• That’s difficult, I would say seeing an old friend at the conference this year is already a good memory.
  
  After 20 years, it's so nice to see so many great memories from conferences past! What is your favorite NCCCSPA memory? Share in the comments below.
  
  
  It's time to make new memories and plans for NCCCSPA2020. We will be returning to Asheville next November to enjoy the Crowne Plaza Resort on November 11-13. Registration is open, and our call for proposals and scholarship applications are available now. Please visit our Conference Portal to submit your proposal, apply for the scholarship, and register for the conference. Special early registration pricing is in effect now!
  
  We thank you for your support of the NCCCSPA, and look forward to creating many new memories with you in the future!