The Real Estate Commission, in cooperation with the North Carolina Real Estate Educators Association (NCREEA), sponsored the 1995 North Carolina Real Estate Educators Conference in Chapel Hill on March 30 and 31.

This year's conference included a one-day Update Instructor's Seminar in addition to the typical lineup of conference activities. Both parts were very well attended, with a total attendance for the conference just below 180 individuals.

Highlights of the program included the presentation to instructors - by Director of Education and Licensing Larry A. Outlaw and Assistant Legal Counsel Marilyn E. Tomei - of the Commission's 1995 - 1996 Update course, a presentation on adult education by Dr. Ellen Ironside, President of the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, and a presentation on application of the Americans with Disabilities Act to educational programs by Ken Franklin, State ADA Coordinator.

The Commission's Education and Examination Officer A. Melton Black, Jr., and Continuing Education Officer Anita R. Burt also addressed the conference. Education Secretary Penny Childress - with the help of Continuing Education Clerk Reneč Weaver, Education and Examination Clerk Susan Tysor, and Licensing Specialist Wanda Johnson - assisted with conference arrangements.

The program also included a luncheon address by George Bell, President of the [National] Real Estate Educators Association, a presentation on prelicensing teaching tips by real estate school director/instructor Tom Mangum, and a look at the Real Estate Commission's Continuing Education Program.

The Educators Association conferred awards for outstanding contributions to real estate education during the past year. Gary Taylor, a real estate educator from Charlotte, was named "Educator of the Year." Fonville-Morisey Center for Real Estate Studies was honored with the "Most Outstanding Program of the Year" award.

In special recognition of his work in helping to found the North Carolina Chapter of REEA and his service to the organization, Arthur Johnston, a real estate educator from Lewisville, was presented the "President's Achievement" award.