February 26, 2025

ACCED-I Events & News

Executive Director's Message - Karen L. Nedbal

Listen to me, friends - next week is March. NEXT. WEEK. IS. MARCH. Where on earth does the time go? This time of year always goes so fast because of the preparation for the Annual Conference, and yet I’m always surprised at how quickly we get to this point in the year. For those of you able to join us this year in Albuquerque, we are so looking forward to seeing you there! This year’s conference will be filled with fantastic and relevant sessions, a great expo hall, many networking opportunities, and a lot of fun! Albuquerque has such a rich cultural history and I’m sure that your time away from the convention center will be filled with amazing experiences. You can still register on our website and join us! More

Introducing ACCED-I’s enhanced “Partner Connection Day”

Great news! We are proud to announce “Partner Connection Day(s)” will debut in the fall of 2025 as an enhanced opportunity for our corporate member partners to engage with you. During the Partner Connection Day(s) you will have time to hear from participating companies, learn more about their products and programs, and ask questions in an interactive format.

The active Corporate Advisory Council recently voted on a name change from the previously titled “Corporate Demo Day(s)” in an effort to more closely align with the purpose of the event. All corporate members are welcome to participate, and we look forward to connecting with all ACCED-I members.

SAVE THE DATE for September 22nd (and 23rd, if needed) this year. We are excited to bring you timely and useful information that will help in future decision-making. Be on the lookout for details throughout the coming months.

Thank you to our corporate members for your continued work and contributions to advancing the association!

New RFP through ACCED-I Connections

APPA is seeking proposals to host (2) professional development conferences at a college/university in 2026. ACCED-I members that are interested in obtaining more information and possibly hosting the event at their institution, may contact them directly using the information below.

APPA RFP - Arizona - Due March 7, 2025 - January/February 2026 event

APPA RFP - Minneapolis - Due April 1, 2025 - September 2026 event

Host the 2025 Educational Forum

Would you like to host an ACCED-I Educational Forum on your campus? We're seeking proposals from ACCED-I member institutions for an upcoming in-person Educational Forum. If you're interested, please respond to the Request for Proposals by March 3, 2025. We look forward to another fantastic year of learning!

If you have any questions, contact Diana Hakenholz, CMP at (970) 449-4962 or diana@acced-i.org.

Countdown to the Annual Conference

Join us in Albuquerque

There's still time to register for the ACCED-I Annual Conference! This year's event is packed with 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, presenters, register here, and start planning your time in Albuquerque!

Virtual Know Before You Go

Are you ready for an exciting time in Albuquerque, NM? Join your fellow attendees March 12th on Zoom and dive into all the amazing details of the upcoming ACCED-I 45th Annual Conference! Register here to save your spot!

Hotel Room Blocks End Soon

Take advantage of the discounted group rates for the 45th Annual Conference host hotel and stay at the center of all the action. The Clyde Hotel is offering a rate of $179 per night if booked by March 5th. Reservations can be made here.

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.

Thank You Sponsors & Exhibitors

Many thanks to this year's ACCED-I Annual Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors for their support and commitment to the collegiate conference & events profession, as well as the ACCED-I community. Be sure to visit the Expo in Albuquerque to learn about the latest products and services that can enhance your operation and make 2025 a success!

Opportunity to Present at an Annual Conference Showcase

You're invited to participate in showcases at this year’s Annual Conference in Albuquerque. Showcases provide you with dedicated time to briefly highlight your program and/or department with a five minute presentation to attendees. Spaces are limited so don't delay. Sign up here.

Congratulations Award Nominees

The ACCED-I Awards & Recognition Luncheon will take place on Monday, March 24th at the ACCED-I 45th Annual Conference where nominees and recipients will be honored for their outstanding efforts. Help us congratulate the award nominees for the following three categories:

Inclusive Excellence Award

Nominee:

Colorado State University

Outstanding New Conference and Event Professional Award

Nominees:

Rachel Carroll - Florida Institute of Technology

Jimmy Luong Chacko - Washington University in St. Louis

Stephanie Robison - Central Michigan University

Anna Swanson - American University

Outstanding Mentor Award

Nominees:

May Kay Baker - Lehigh University

Kerby Nelson - Johns Hopkins University

ACCED-I Career Center

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.

Virtual Webinar - hosted by the LDAT - open to all Regions

Treasure Hunt: A Search for Software | February 28, 2025 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm MT

Join us as we retell the tale of one institution’s search for the perfect conference software! We'll talk about how they plotted their course to navigate software features, and avoided getting swept away in a sea of options. Then we will share the secrets for how you can plot your own course to search for the perfect software for your team. X marks the software!

Sodexo Campus Conference Services mission is to provide world-class conference event management services and support to our campus partners to increase Institutional exposure through organizing and executing live on-campus gatherings of the highest quality.

Our priority is to align with our partner campus community’s event and conference needs to build upon their existing infrastructure while introducing new opportunities that provide positive, meaningful, and memorable experiences to all groups and guests while on campus.

As industry-leading experts, we are dedicated to assisting our clients in evaluating and realizing the full potential of their campus venues and resources to ensure their institution’s mission is being fulfilled while also meeting their financial goals.

Membership

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
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.

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.

Welcome New Members

Please welcome the following new and returning members to ACCED-I!

Ryan Waring - Allegheny College

Stephanie Nelson - Colorado School of Mines

Caitlin Grabowski - Colorado School of Mines

Lisa Leslie - George Fox University

Ellie Higbee - George Fox University

Caleb J. Goldberg - Georgia Institute of Technology

Becca Ashman - Harford Community College

Salvador Sciaraffa III - Laredo College

Brittany Pryor - Princeton University

Miranda Biehle - Sam Houston State University

Brad Thompson - Texas Christian University

Rachel Olson - Texas Christian University

Reece Harty - Texas Christian University

Caroline Heyninck - University of Miami

Danielle Flores - University of New Mexico

Natasha Lujan - University of New Mexico

Suzy Jojola - University of New Mexico

Check out the latest documents added to the eLibrary:

Technology/Software:

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

World Wide Web Consortium Link

Regulatory Law:

Creating accessible documents in Canva

IT Accessibility and Practices

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