Did you miss ACCED-I’s 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas this year?

Were you there, but there was a session you were unable to attend?

You now have a second chance to partake of three highly-rated Annual Conference sessions, determined by member evaluations.
Web Conferences are being offered for the following three special interest sessions.
Sherry Ebrahimi & Jane Hershman
Emory University

The House Always Wins – Hiring and Retaining the Best Conference Staff
December 9, 2008*

Having trouble finding the best students to hire? Learn strategies and techniques to recruit stars on your campus and keep them excited and motivated throughout the summer. We will tip you off to secrets that will create top performers and have your students returning for another play at the table!

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn effective strategies for recruiting student leaders
2. Take away ideas for specific strategies to motivate and retain staff members
3. Understand different methods for compensating student staff, including benefits and challenges of different methods
4. Take away ideas for different staffing models to fit the needs of your program

 


Tim Copeland
SunGard Higher Ed.

Interactive Marketing Essentials for Conference and Event Professionals
January 27, 2009*

According to recent research, trust levels in traditional advertising can’t get much worse. With declining advertising influence, consumers crave control of media, and more than anything else, their experiences shape their opinions
of your institution’s reputation. Given this environment, how do you connect with your audience to promote your conference and event services? By taking an interactive marketing approach! Discover the interactive marketing essentials you need to know to connect with customers and constituents. Learn best practices for your website, search engine placement, and email to power your marketing efforts. Discover specific actions and tips that you can utilize immediately.

Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how businesses are accessing information to select conference facilities and event services
2. Tune-up your website and search engine placement with tips that you can implement immediately
3. Understand how carefully planned email can initiate dialogue with your current customers and prospects

*Web Conferences are scheduled for 1 ½ hours on Tuesdays beginning at 2:00 PM Eastern, 1:00 PM Central, 12:00 PM Mountain, 11:00 AM Pacific.

Registration

  • The registration fee per web conference is $49.95 for members, $69.95 for non-members (Non-members at member institutions will receive the member fee).
  • Registration is available online or by fax
  • Cancellations must be received in writing in the ACCED-I office seven (7) business days prior to the event to qualify for a refund less a $15 administrative fee. No refunds will be given six (6) business days or less prior to the web conference
  • Replacements are always welcomed.

Register online with Visa or MasterCard

The House Always Wins – Hiring and Retaining the Best Conference Staff

Interactive Marketing Essentials for Conference and Event Professionals

Printable registration form

How the Web Conferences Work

  • Prior to the event, registrants will receive an email with the toll-free phone number, website address and access code information to connect them to the presenter’s power point presentation and conference call line.
  • ACCED-I staff will be present to act as moderator. There will be specific time designated for questions/answers.