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Board President's Letter - Kelly O'Neal, CMP, MBA
To our California friends and colleagues dealing with the tragic fires, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know how you’re doing when you can. No need to respond right now.
OK, It’s 2025.
To start 2025, I would like to wish my ACCED-I friends and colleagues a joyful and happy new year.
I had planned to share some thoughts about what a new year can conjure. Most of us make resolutions, focus on special intentions, and list our goals whether by habit or a true sense of improvement. This self-imposed life review is practiced for the better part of January, every year. Who of us have not been worn down by the messages of a “new year, new you”. These expectations, new intentions or goals are the inevitable promises to ourselves and to others. More
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Join the Conversation
Collaborate with your colleagues at an upcoming 'roundtable' discussion. Bring your questions, solutions, and challenges to share with the group.
February 11th - Beyond Physical Accessibility
March 11th - Summer Outlook 2025
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Countdown to the Annual Conference
The ACCED-I Annual Conference is just two months away! Don't miss this highly anticipated event featuring a variety of networking opportunities, an exciting Expo, and industry-leading education on the latest topics and trends in conferences, events, and higher education. Be inspired and learn best practices that you can take back to your institution in 2025. View the event schedule, register here, then start planning your time in Albuquerque.
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Hotel Room blocks end in February
Take advantage of the discounted group rates for the 45th Annual Conference host hotels. The Clyde Hotel is offering a rate of $179 per night if booked by February 26th, and the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque room rate is $192 per night if booked by February 23rd. Reservations can be made here.
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Exclusive Offer from United
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to our upcoming Annual Conference in 2025. Learn more about travel to Albuquerque here.
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Opportunity to Present at an Annual Conference Showcase
The ACCED-I Education Action team has expanded this year's Annual Conference agenda in Albuquerque by incorporating two additional showcase topics. We're looking for enthusiastic presenters to share a brief presentation on one of the following topics:
- Event Showcase
- Facilities Showcase
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Marketing Showcase New!
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Creative Solutions Showcase New!
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Regional Events (Find your region)
Attend a regionally hosted networking call, cross-regional webinar, or in-person Drive-In to connect with colleagues and expand your industry knowledge.
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February 7, 2025 - 9:00am - 3:00pm MT
Connect with peers, learn from leaders, and grow as a professional at this exciting workshop.
Location: Colorado School of Mines - Golden, CO
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February 13 2025 - 10:00am - 2:00pm ET
Engage with colleagues to explore collaboration with Campus Partners. Who are the partners and how do you work through issues? Join members of Region 4 for an in-depth discussion on this topic.
Location: Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA
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Mastering Reports in Mazévo | January 30, 2025 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm MT
Join us for an in-depth webinar designed to help you make the most of Mazévo's powerful reporting tools! Whether you're a longtime Mazévo user or just getting started, this session will introduce you to the essential reports and data insights available in the system. Register here.
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Share Your Story
The Road Called Life: Where Does Your Road Lead?
Written by: Theresa McMannus, Assistant Director, Events & Hospitality, Auxiliary Enterprises,
University of Maine
When you were younger, did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up? I’m talking - really know. I mean, have a plan, kind of know. If you did, and you’re living the dream - congratulations! Or, maybe you thought you knew what you wanted to be and followed a path in that direction, but life took you on the scenic route. Maybe you didn’t have a clue and set out on life’s way until you’re up to your neck adulting. All are okay and since we all work for institutions of higher education - well, all routes were a learning experience.
Me, I would classify myself as somewhere in the middle. I thought I knew what I wanted to do, but life took me down a side road. It later connected backup, but the lessons in between were enough to get me here. More
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Refer a New Member - Get an Amazon Gift Card
Do you know someone who could benefit from an ACCED-I membership? Refer them today and receive a $25 Amazon gift card when they register for a new Individual, Institutional, or Corporate membership.
The process is simple:
- Talk to your colleagues about ACCED-I
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Refer them to our website to register as a new member; request that they add your name as their referral on the application
- Enjoy your shopping trip!
If you have any questions, contact us at info@acced-i.org.
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Bundle Your Membership
Is your membership up for renewal? Take advantage of our combined invoice option to secure your attendance at the Annual Conference plus your yearly ACCED-I membership. The invoice will include:
- Membership dues
- Registration fees for the 45th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, NM, March 2025
We'd like to make it as easy as possible to meet your professional development goals this year by streamlining the process. Contact us at info@acced-i.org to discuss your renewal options.
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Welcome New Members
Please welcome the following new and
returning members to ACCED-I!
- Sutton Bryan - Appalachian State University
- Dalton Akos - Appalachian State University
- Kristin G. Earls - Bellarmine University
- Christina Quarles - Berklee College of Music
- Jennifer Miller - Clackamas Community College
- Ashley Phillips - Colorado College
- Andria Jackson - Dallas College
- Juliana Buttigieg Matute - Florida International University
- Vanessa Alvarez - Florida International University
- Sahyli Guevara - Florida International University
- Merary D. Nieves - Florida International University
- Kara Maples - Hobart & William Smith Colleges
- Kimberley R. Cartier - Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
- Renee Pike - Kinetic Software, Inc.
- Lissa Martinez Huebner - Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
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- Agnes Kaminski - Northwestern University
- Grace Allender - Purdue University
- Andrea L. Apeland - Schoolcraft College
- Lynn Johnson - Schoolcraft College
- McKenzie Suber-Robinson - The College of New Jersey
- Natalie Hornback - The Ohio State University
- Patti Quinn - Union College
- Lena Cavalli - University of Central Florida
- Melissa Schreiner - University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- Elizabeth Tramontin - University of Kentucky
- Shannon Brilz - University of Montana
- Katie Helms - University of Montana
- Kevin Harding - University of Montana
- Jessica Shaffer - University of Montana
- Julia Tonne - University of Montana
- Akila Ingvoldstad - University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Karen Burnett - Vanderbilt University
- Samantha Mazzuca, CMP, M.Ed, MPS - Vanderbilt University, Development and Alumni Relations
- Kodee Harwood - Western Oregon University
- Samuel Varner - William & Mary
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