Do you have questions for the BPPE?
Deputy Bureau Chief Leeza Rifredi will be available to answer questions at Booths 29-30 in the CAPPS Exhibit Hall!
CAPPS is thrilled to bring this opportunity to our Conference Attendees. Don't miss your chance to meet and talk with Deputy Chief Leeza Rifredi. Register for the CAPPS 33rd Annual Conference today!

CAPPS Member School $549
Non-member School $699
* The following discounts are available for Schools, when registering 3 or more people:
3 attendees - $100 off,  4 attendees - $250 off,  5 attendees - $450 off


Preview the full Conference Agenda.
Are you still deciding whether or not to attend the conference?

We're confident that once you see the breadth and depth of the educational sessions, the quality of the speakers, and the fun (yes, fun!) Exhibit Hall activities, that you'll make the right decision for you and your Institution.

Wednesday, October 11

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT 8:00 AM
A fundraiser for the CAPPS Memorial Scholarships!

PRE-CONFERENCE BREAKOUTS 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Pre-conference Breakout #1
 10 Easy Ways to Increase Enrollments without Additional Costs
Darryl Mattox, Gragg Advertising
Burke Malin, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Pre-conference Breakout #2
 Cyber Security: What Every School Owner And Senior Manager Needs To Know
Bill Ojile, Armstrong Teasdale
Dan Nelson, Armstrong Teasdale
Bruce Denson, Cobbs Allen
Scott Casanover, West Coast University

Pre-conference Breakout #3
 Navigating the New Department of Education Proprietary School Audit Guide
Katherine Lee Carey, Cooley, LLP
Rebecca Sanders, Almich & Associates
Brittney Drake, Trident University International

Pre-conference Breakout #4
 Engaging Millennials and Generation Z: Persistence Strategies for Today's Students
Beylor Meza, Success Education Colleges

THE CAPPS ROUND TABLE 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Spend an hour in candid, friendly, and lively conversation with your peers, on a variety of topics that are important to you and your schools. We will spend approximately 10-15 minutes on each topic. Each Round Table will be moderated by a CAPPS Board Member.

CHAMPAGNE TOAST 4:45 PM
2017 CAPPS Allied Partner of the Year Award presented to TFC Tuition Financing, 2017

WELCOME RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The CAPPS Cash Game
Visit exhibitors, collect CAPPS Cash, redeem for gift cards.
The 50/50 Raffle
Fundraiser for the CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Fund. Proceeds will be evenly split between the winner and the Fund. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.
The Silent Auction
Fundraiser for the CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Fund. Browse auction items and submit bids.

Thursday, October 12

BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Sponsored by SBBCollege and California Technical Academy
The CAPPS Cash Game, 50/50 Raffle ticket sales, and Silent Auction bidding continues.

OPENING GENERAL SESSION 8:45 AM - 10:30 AM
CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Video Presentation
2017 CAPPS STAR Hall of Fame Award presented to Rick Wood
Keynote Speaker Patrick Snow

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sponsored by  UEI/International Education Corporation
The CAPPS Cash Game, 50/50 Raffle ticket sales, and Silent Auction bidding continues.

BREAKOUTS 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout #1
24 Ways To Create A World Class Enrollment Process
Gregg Meiklejohn, Enrollment Resources

Breakout #2
Meeting Student Expectations & Satisfying Key Compliance Requirements
Sally Samuels, FAME
Ron Holt, Douthit Frets Rouse Gentile & Rhodes, LLC
Victoria Russ, Bellus Academy

Breakout #3
Lessons and Best Practices on Maintaining Compliance and Conducting a Self-Evaluation of Your Compliance Program
Peter Leyton, Ritzert & Leyton PC
Steven Gombos, Ritzert & Leyton PC
Mike Abril, San Joaquin Valley College

Breakout #4
A Student-Centered Approach to Institutional Success
Christopher Lambert, Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

LUNCH WITH EXHIBITORS 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Sponsored by MTI College and Educational Advisors Inc.
The CAPPS Cash Game, 50/50 Raffle ticket sales, and Silent Auction bidding continues.

ACCREDITOR PANEL & AWARDS 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Video Presentation
2017 CAPPS School of the Year presented to Stanbridge University
2017 CAPPS Employer of the Year Award presented to Kaiser Permanente
Accreditor Panel with:
Florence Tate, ABHES
Dr. William V. Larkin, ACCET
Christopher Lambert, ACCSC
Michelle Edwards, ACICS
Dr. Leah K. Matthews, DEAC
Dr. Mary Ellen Petrisko, WSCUC

BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Sponsored by Stanbridge University
The CAPPS Cash Game, 50/50 Raffle ticket sales, and Silent Auction bidding continues.

BREAKOUTS 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Breakout #5
Preparing Tomorrow's Health Professionals Using Innovative Technologies
Lori Sypher, Elsevier

Breakout #6
Emergent Competing Career Education Models: Opportunities and Challenges for CAPPS Schools
Stanley Freeman and Sean Beller, Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC

Breakout #7
Getting all your Docs in a Row: Clery/Title IX Compliance for Institutions of All Sizes
Valerie Mendelsohn, West Coast University/American Career College
Brandon Sherman, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education

Breakout #8
A Brand Called You! Strategies For Building Employer Networks And Community Engagement
Micaela Alpers, Career TEAM

WINE TASTING RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sponsored by Duane Morris LLP
The CAPPS Cash Game continues. Winners of the 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction bidding will be announced at 6:45 PM

9TH ANNUAL ICEPAC LEADERSHIP DINNER 7:15 PM
RSVP Required. Requested donations $1000 first guest, $750 second guest

Friday, October 13

BREAKFAST GENERAL SESSION 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Video Presentation
CAPPS Business Meeting & Legislative Update
Keynote Speaker CECU's Steve Gunderson
2017 Norma Ford Financial Aid Professional of the Year Award Video Presentation

BREAKOUTS 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Breakout #9
PDI's and Referrals - A Forgotten Art
Lisa Olmedo, Gragg Advertising
Burke Malin, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Breakout #10
Mobile Attendance Applications for Student Success
Ena Hull and Tina Tran, UNITEK Learning

Breakout #11
Accreditation - Evolution or Revolution?
Jay Vaughan, Cooley LLP

Breakout #12
Laws of Helping Paws and Claws
Bryce Young, Duane Morris LLP
Dr. Bonita M. Bergin, Ed. D., Bergin University of Canine Studies

FINAL GENERAL SESSION 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CAPPS Memorial Scholarship Video Presentation
DCA Director Dean R. Grafilo
The Legal Update with Duane Morris LLP: Keith Zakarin and Edward Cramp


Preview the full Conference Agenda.
The CAPPS 33rd Annual Conference
is generously sponsored by:
Elsevier

MaxKnowledge


Duane Morris LLP


CBRE




Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC


FAME

Educational Advisors

van Rijn & Associates

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts


SBB College

CA Technical Academy



IEC


Stanbridge University