Final curtain call: Facilitating course and program endings

Many instructors focus their efforts on getting courses and programs “off on the right foot,” yet often do not give similar thought or effort to endings. While we agree that beginnings are important, we think closings are too. Course endings and closing retreats can serve multiple purposes, including: helping students clarify and summarize their learning; recognizing their achievements; celebrating their successes; creating an action plan for continuing their relationships, learning, and development; and, saying good-bye to each other and the program. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to experience our ending activities and reflect on developing their own.