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Saturday November 18, 2017 7:00 AM 301016 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM Sheraton State Room 4 - Third Floor (Conference Center) Community College Section Business Meeting - Part II Sponsor: Community College Section Presenters: Jeannie Hunt, Northwest College Terry L. Rogers, Casper College Jessica R. Hurless, Skyline College 301044 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM Sheraton Majestic 3 - 37th Floor (Center Tower) Freedom of Expression Division Business Meeting Sponsor: Freedom of Expression Division Presenters: Kevin A. Johnson, California State University, Long Beach Adria Battaglia, University of Texas, Austin Paula T. 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