Annual Conference Taking Shape

Dr. Wayne Cascio, Dr. Frank Landy, Dr. Leaetta Hough, and Dr. Diane Halpern Scheduled to Speak in Chicago

The 1998 IPMAAC conference, scheduled for June 21 - 25, in Chicago is shaping up to be a "not to be missed" event. The keynote address by Dr. Wayne Cascio will set the stage for a conference filled with innovations and examples of quality work in personnel assessment. Dr. Leaetta Hough will share her views on future directions for personality testing. Dr. Diane Halpern, leading expert in the study of critical thinking, will be among the other featured speakers.

Proposals have been submitted on a wide range of topics of interest to those working in personnel selection including, but not limited to:

video and computer administered testing
test construction and validation
leadership assessment
self-screening for mq's
adverse impact and affirmative action
reference checking
police and fire selection
scoring issues
selection research
legal issues
management perspectives

The conference will end on a high note with the closing presentation "You Can't Get to Heaven Without Dying" by Dr. Frank Landy.

While much of the conference program is nearing completion, it's not too late to participate! Session chairpersons and round table leaders are still needed. If you are interested in serving in either of these areas, please contact conference committee chairperson, Jean Tozer at 504-219-4263 or by e-mail at jtozer@dscs.state.la.us.

Pre-Conference brochures will be mailed soon, so watch your mailbox and mark your calendar for June in Chicago.