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ACCED-I Staff Diana Hakenholz, CMP, Director of Member Services Lori Everhart, Electronic Communications Coordinator Theresa Todd, Accountant |
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Today, many campuses rely on graduate assistants and adjuncts to teach over 50% of the courses being taught on campus. These adjuncts receive no medical/retirement benefits (although some of our adjuncts teach more classes per semester than their fellow Ph.D. colleagues), no recognition, and like Rodney Dangerfield said, “They just don’t get no respect.” Many articles have been written about parents who feel they are not getting their money’s worth when they choose a college for their children with a prestigious faculty—only to find their students sitting in huge lecture halls being taught by graduate assistants. They feel duped by the university marketing collateral woven with pictures of Nobel Laureates and famous politicians who will be teaching their students. It is a great recruiting tool, but not so great when the reality hits them that these highly publicized professors are off doing research rather than spending time in the classroom. Click here for full article. |
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
- Rita Stewart, President
765-285-1396 / rstewart@bsu.edu
As I go about my work this year as president, I am constantly aware of the fact that I could not do this without a lot of help and support from all of you. In fact, one of the greatest rewards of my membership in this vital, healthy Association is that I never have to “go it alone”!
During my years working with the ACCED-I Mentoring Program, I came across a memorable story of the power of groups at work. In her book, The Mentor’s Guide, Lois J. Zachary relates the story of two trees. One was planted in the middle of an open field with no competition for sunshine and nutrients, while the other tree was planted in the midst of a forest. Ecologists tell us the tree planted in the clearing of a forest will grow more successfully. The roots of the forest tree are able to follow the intricate pathways created by former trees and embed themselves more deeply than the tree breaking new ground in an open field. Over time, the roots of the forest trees actually graft themselves to one another, creating a mat of life hidden beneath the earth, enabling the stronger trees to share their resources with the others so the whole forest becomes healthier. Click here for full article.
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (RIT) RECENTLY FETED THEIR RETIRING PRESIDENT IN STYLE At Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) we just said goodbye to our president of 15 years, Albert J. Simone. Among the many groups, who honored him throughout the year, both within RIT and in the greater Rochester community, we planned a very successful "Community Tribute to Al and Carolie Simone" on June 16 in our Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The event was attended by nearly 900 guests, and while many were faculty and staff, the event was also attended by a great number of corporate and community leaders; a true tribute to the Simone's impact on the Rochester community. While the event was a fitting tribute to a great leader who made such a lasting impact on our university, it was also an opportunity for us to showcase the growth of our university over the last 15 years. Click here for full article.
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ACCED-I WEB CONFERENCES: A New Professional Development Opportunity Without Having to Leave Your Office or Dip Into Travel Funds Only 25-30% of the entire ACCED-I membership are able to attend the Annual Conference. Our challenge – how to bring these excellent educational sessions to members who can’t attend. Thanks to the work of the Professional Development Committee and Diana Hakenholz, CMP, ACCED-I’s director of member services, ACCED-I will bring three of the highest rated special interest sessions from the 2007 Annual Conference right to your office. Web conference and presenter’s willingness to share their knowledge and expertise allow ACCED-I the opportunity to bring educational sessions to your office at a very reasonable cost. And, you don’t have to use precious travel funds to attend. Click here for full article. |
CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT: The Caroll Knicely Conference Center The Carroll Knicely Conference Center on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a full-service facility that offers assistance with event planning, full catering services, state of the art technology, and a full-service support staff whose goal is that every customer should have a great experience. The all-occasion facility creates the perfect environment for all types of educational and social functions, including: corporate events, trainings, meetings, workshops, holiday parties, retirement dinners, weddings, receptions, and rehearsal dinners. The conference center facilitates outreach efforts by partnering with university faculty, departments, and colleges to meet the diverse needs of WKU’s local, regional, and virtual communities in responsive and engaging ways. Click here for full article. |
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REGIONAL MEETINGS: A Refreshing Blast of Personal and Professional Development Now that you’ve wrapped up the summer conference season and kicked off the beginning of another academic year, you’re ready to kick back and re-charge with your regional colleagues. Regional meetings are the perfect opportunity to meet and welcome new members, share your summer stories and a laugh or two, and learn something new or gain a new perspective on something related to the business. November will be a busy month of re-connecting and re-charging; six regions will be holding their meetings during November. Meeting dates are listed below. Check your regional news for more information on your regional meeting. Region 1, October 24-26, Portland State University, Portland, OR Make plans now to attend your regional meeting or another meeting that may be more convenient for you. You are welcome in any region – we’re all part of the ACCED-I network! |
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Jack Thornton, one of ACCED-I’s 11 esteemed founders, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on July 21, 2007 from a battle with cancer. Jack was instrumental in the creation and development of the Association and touched the lives of many ACCED-I members, as a mentor and friend. Jack was born in Troy, Texas on Sept. 23, 1930 to L.L. and Alma Mae (McMullen) Thornton. He graduated from Temple High School in 1948. He married Irene McClain on June 18, 1950 in Temple. He served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He had three daughters and one son. Click here for full article. |
STRATEGIC APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AMERICAN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS CLIMATE COMMITMENT In October 2006, a new initiative that will have a great impact in higher education was formed. The American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) was created among a group of college and university presidents and their representatives at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference at Arizona State University. Click here for full article. |
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HOT TOPIC: How to Plan a Campus Event Workshop In this issue of e-Communiqué we review a discussion that took place on the ACCED-I LISTSERV in July regarding how to plan a campus event workshop. Question: Event Services, along with our Catering Dept., are going to start offering workshops to student organizations and departments on how to plan a campus event. We want to cover everything: procedures for making a reservation, timeline for planning an event, event advertising, catering, parking, etc. Is there anyone who is currently doing this that would be interested in sending me some of your materials, ideas, etc. Thanks so much! Click here for full article. |
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For this installment of Veteran’s Perspective we asked newcomers in the field of collegiate conferences and events (less than two years of experience) what would they like to know from a veteran in the field (15 years or more of experience). We asked a couple of veterans the following: Have you seen significant changes in housing for conference and event participants over the years? If so, what are they? Have the changes been easy to adapt to for the institution and conferences services? What do you see in the future of housing for conference guests? Click here for full article. |
Every day, it seems, we learn of an apology from a prominent executive, celebrity or political figure in response to an indiscretion of some sort. Those in the public eye have an unfortunate tendency to apologize only after they have been found with a hand in the cookie jar. When this happens, it is only natural for a skeptical (or cynical) public to wonder, "Are they apologizing for their conduct, or simply because they were caught?" Click here for full article. |
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CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT: ACTEVA CORPORATE SPOTLIGHT: internalDrive, Inc. (iD Tech Camps) ACCED-I would like to welcome its newest corporate member internalDrive, Inc. (iD Tech Camps). They are a family-owned and operated organization that offers technology camps to students ages 7-17 at colleges and universities throughout the country. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA (Silicon Valley). Click here for full article. |
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Many events rely on sponsorship to allow the event to happen but attracting sponsors is not always easy. Potential sponsors are generally inundated with requests and unless very well presented, most sponsorship proposals will not be graced with a second glance. While many organizations have a sponsorship budget, unless you present your sponsorship proposal as a concise business document that stands out from the rest and is clearly aligned with the company’s business objectives, you may find that your event is short on funds. Click here for full article. |
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Jo C. Dermid, CPCE Named to the Editorial Advisory Board of Michigan Meetings and Events Magazine
Jo C. Dermid, CPCE, vice president of sales and marketing for BBJ Linen, has been appointed to the Editorial Advisory Board of Michigan Meetings and Events Magazine. Ms. Dermid is a veteran of over 20 years in the catering industry. Click here for full article.
Unique Venues will speak to 70,000 planners in December
Unique Venues could imagine nothing better in conjunction with its 20th anniversary as the voice for nontraditional venues within the meeting and event industry than to promote unique sites’ through the top magazine in the industry. Unique Venues has arranged for a special section in Meetings and Conventions’ December, 2007, issue that will feature both editorial material and advertising. Click here for full article.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACCED-I Events
Industry Related Events
* Come and showcase your conference and events facilities with ACCED-I and Unique Venues at these events! Contact Deborah Blom at deborah.blom@colostate.edu or 970-491-3772 for more information.
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HONORING AND REMEMBERING JACK THORNTON
FOUR QUICK TIPS FOR GETTING EVENT SPONSORSHIP
