1. LEARNING RESOURCES NETWORK OCTOBER 2011 MnSCU LERN MEMBERSHIP WEBINAR

2. “Information That Works!” Membership Benefits Our Guarantee : LERN membership will be worth thousands of dollars to your program in increased income, higher enrollments and saved costs if you fully use our information services, benefits and consulting.

3. The Learning Resources Network (LERN) is an international nonprofit tax exempt educational association offering information and consulting to providers of continuing education and customized training.

4. Information That Works! Mission Vision Unique Selling Proposition To extend lifelong learning to all. To be the authoritative, distinctive source of practical information related to lifelong learning programs.

5. Founded in 1974 5,000 Members 1,200 Organizational Members 18 Countries Led by a Board of Directors Self sufficient – receives no grants, funds or outside income

7. MnSCU MEMBERSHIP Each CECT Division All Staff

8. EMAIL: TAMMY@LERN.ORG PHONE: 800-678-5376 TAMMY@LERN.ORG TAMMY PETERSON LERN INFORMATION SPECIALIST

9. “Information That Works!” Membership Benefits All FREE as part of your LERN Membership Member Magazines – LERN Magazine and Course Trends – Digital and Print issues

10. “Information That Works!” Annual Critiques – For your program’s Brochure and Website Membership Benefits All FREE as part of your LERN Membership

11. “Information That Works!” Database Analysis – Registration, marketing, programming, and customized training data Membership Benefits All FREE as part of your LERN Membership

12. “Information That Works!” Consulting Services – One-on-one with LERN experts by phone or email, or 24/7 through Topic Discussions link on LERN’s web site Membership Benefits All FREE as part of your LERN Membership

13. “Information That Works!” Annual WebConference Highlights of the LERN Annual Conference with easy online access for all members on your roster Membership Benefits All FREE as part of your LERN Membership

14. “Information That Works!” The LERN Club – for Members Only Free Benefits with your membership:

15. “Information That Works!” Galleries for Brochures, Web Pages, and now eMarketing! See examples of what other programs are doing that works effectively – and why. Ideas on hot money- making courses & hot topic ideas LERN is always following the latest trends and reporting on them to members.

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17. “Information That Works!” Webinars on hot topics and refreshers on important basics Communities of Practice Including Certificate Programs, Social Networking, Contract Training, Summer Camps, eMarketing and more! When and how to market, pricing, trends and more! Monthly eLERN online newsletter specific to your organization type

18. “Information That Works!” PLUS….. Discounts on LERN Webinars, Events & Publications Eligibility for LERN International Awards Eligibility for LERN Leadership privileges LERN’s Personalized Service Speak to an Information Specialist, not a machine! Membership Benefits All FREE as part of your LERN Membership

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20. William Draves Greg Marsello Julie Coates Fred Bayley Julia King Tamang Paul Franklin Dan Belhassen Suzanne Kart Heather Dimitt Gaurav Yadov Tammy Peterson

21. MnSCU BONUSES LERN at MnSCU Annual Conference Two LERN MnSCU-specific Webinars Monthly LERN/MnSCU eNews

22. “INFORMATION THAT WORKS!” ROI LERN provides benchmarks, averages, and ratios for success. LERN provides the top consultants in the business. LERN members have 12% higher registrations than non-members.

23. EMAIL: TAMMY@LERN.ORG PHONE: 800-678-5376 TAMMY@LERN.ORG TAMMY PETERSON LERN INFORMATION SPECIALIST