The TASS Conference was the creation of Dr. James Harter and Dr. Terry Bullock from the University of Cincinnati who felt there was a need for college educators working with at-risk students to have a forum for sharing their experiences, successes, and insights. With help and encouragement from David Hartleb, then President of Northern Essex Community College (NECC), and Professor Harry Prats, University of Cincinnati, funding was secured to initiate the first TASS conference in 1990. As a result of his contributions and those of retired Dean David Kelley (NECC), who joined the TASS Executive Board in 1998, new Executive Board members and our Advisory Board, the TASS Conference has continued to grow and adapt to the ever-changing world of education. We thank the hundreds of educators who have shared their wisdom over the years and provided strategies to help make the dreams of college students come true.