Conferences like this are a way for students to further their professional development. In helping to pay for the costs, there is an expectation that the learning that takes place in the conference will be brought back to the campus community. The following are expectations of students who register and/or attend the conference: 1) Active reflection on the conference and its contents before, during and after the event; 2) Identify ways to bring relevant conference materials back to the Messiah Community; 3) Pay $300.00 for conference registration, lodging, and transportation. 4) Take responsibility to pay for all meal expenses; 5) Make a $100.00 non-refundable deposit by registering for the Urbana conference by Nov. 10, 2012. The remaining balance will be collected prior to departure.