A Note from Gaston Caperton
Dear Colleagues,
I’d like to give a special welcome to our new Trustees, who were elected and appointed by the members of the College Board at our annual meeting during Forum 2009. These seven exceptional educators represent a diverse array of institutions nationwide. Each has already been an exceptional contributor to the College Board and our work, and I am looking forward to their input and guidance.
Our national councils — the Academic Assembly, College Scholarship Service Assembly, and the Guidance and Admission Assembly — have been gathering over the last two weeks here in New York. These member leaders, along with the many others who participate in our governance structure, are the heart and soul of the College Board. They are impassioned advocates for students and deeply committed to the principles of excellence and equity in education. As an organization, we have set our sights on a five-year vision for growth. One of the most important factors for achieving our vision is membership engagement. As a group, the institutions and educators represented within our membership have the potential to be an immensely powerful voice for educational change in the United States and around the world.
While these important council meetings have been taking place in New York, about 400 school and district leaders hosted by the College Board have been visiting China on a one-week educational tour to build partnerships and learn about best practices. The trip is one of our Chinese Language and Culture initiatives to help support the growth of Chinese education in U.S. schools and to build a solid foundation for the AP® Chinese program. Our third National Chinese Language Conference will take place April 22–24, 2010, in Washington, D.C. This will be the first of three major College Board conferences — along with the AP Annual Conference and Forum 2010 — being held in our nation’s capital, creating a wonderful opportunity for the College Board to engage with policymakers.
It is fitting, I believe, that we will convene so many educators in Washington in 2010. As political, social and economic factors converge to create a sense of urgency around education reform, the College Board is poised to be an even more significant contributor.
In closing, I send warm wishes for a happy and memorable holiday season. I believe 2010 will be a historic year for education in this country, and I look forward to working alongside all of you in this effort.
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