The R.I.D.E - Rediscovering Iowa's Diverse Education!
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This free, three-day bus tour takes secondary counselors from door-to-door to Iowa's college campuses, providing a first-hand look at all the schools can offer their students. Every year the RIDE's region of travel changes, taking counselors to a variety of colleges in a specific region for tours, hands-on learning, meals and even overnights in residence halls! |
THIS YEAR'S RIDE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED...BUT NEXT YEAR WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, SO STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ON RIDE 2011!
June 13-16, 2010
Hop on the R.I.D.E. (Rediscovering Iowa’s Diverse Education) early this summer to discover the nitty-gritty about 10 of northeast Iowa’s great educational institutions! We’ll caravan by Windstar coach bus to:
Luther College
North Iowa Community College
Upper Iowa University
Wartburg College
Northeast Iowa Community College
Waldorf College
University of Northern Iowa
Kaplan University
Allen College
Hawkeye Community College
The R.I.D.E. will begin with a bus pick-up in Des Moines on Sunday, June 13, and another Sunday pick-up in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area, with the first night accommodations hosted by Luther College.
A nominal deposit fee of $15 may be converted to membership in Iowa ACAC after completion of The RIDE.
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"The R.I.D.E. is the most beneficial H.S. counselor staff development I've discovered in the past six years - what an amazing wealth of opportunities we have and many students have profited from my R.I.D.E. experiences! Do I plan to go again next summer? You bet!"
Donna McCullough, Counselor
Jefferson HS
Cedar Rapids, IA
"The best and only way for our students to choose a college is through a college visit. The best way for school counselors to emulate this critical step is to take advantage of the R.I.D.E."
Renea Ogren, Counselor
Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn HS
Marcus, IA
"Each year I come back excited and energized with the knowledge I've learned. Besides the college tours and information, the R.I.D.E. provides me a great chance to network with other counselors throughout the state...something one can never do enough."
Tricia Christiansen, Counselor
Hampton-Dumont HS
Hampton, IA
"2009 was my first R.I.D.E. I can honestly say this was one of the most beneficial,educational development activities I have participated in. Since the school year started, I have referred back to the information I gained during those three days countless times! I can't wait for the R.I.D.E. 2010!"
Connie Euans, Counselor
Postville High School
