July 16, 2025

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Board President's Message - Nancy Martin


You're at the finish line, now run through it.

Have you prepared enough for your race?


Did you stretch? Fuel up? Hydrate? Are you running comfortably? How’s your gear holding up?


How’s your summer been? How’s your run going?


Speaking for myself—and the team here at Georgetown University—this hasn’t been an easy run. It’s been hot. We’ve faced unexpected hurdles, dealt with cramps, and hit that all-too-familiar wall. We’re bonking.


It’s easy to slip into the pain cave and think, “This is it. I’ll just walk the last 400 meters.” But you know what’s more powerful? Digging deep, focusing on the mile you’re in, and running hard through that finish line. More

ACCED-I Events & News

Welcome New ACCED-I Leadership

We are excited to announce and congratulate the two newest members of the ACCED-I Board of Directors! Please join us in welcoming Dan Dykstra of University of Colorado Boulder and McKenzie Suber-Robinson of The College of New Jersey to their new leadership roles.

Their experience, insight, and dedication to the collegiate conferences and events profession will be a valuable addition to the Board and we look forward to their contributions.

Take the Next Step in ACCED-I Leadership

We're pleased to share the opportunity for a dedicated member to become the Community Engagement Action Team Chair! This key role is vital in driving our Association's goals through collaborative efforts on specific objectives. Serving on an Action Team will enhance your skills, foster professional growth, and open doors to future leadership positions within the Association.


The Chair position is a two-year term from August 2025 to March 2027. Learn more and submit your application by July 18, 2025 for full consideration.

Network with Colleagues

Collaborate with your peers in conferences and events at an upcoming 'roundtable' discussion. Bring your questions, solutions, and challenges to share with the group. The calls are set up as open discussions led by the participants with questions submitted in advance to guide the conversation. We hope to see you there!



August 19th - Federal Impacts on Higher Education (Update)

September 9th - Managing Increasing Costs

Help us Plan the Annual Conference!

Join the hospitality committee for next year's ACCED-I Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky! As a committee member, you're invited to the planning meeting on August 14th-15th at the Omni Louisville Hotel. You'll get to tour the event space and start outlining the exciting hospitality activities for the 2026 Annual Conference. Don't miss this opportunity to get involved! The special rate at the hotel ends July 24th.

We Need Your Insight: Share How Budget Changes May Impact You.

As we navigate the financial challenges of the upcoming fiscal year, we are conducting the ACCED-I 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget Survey to better understand how budget cuts are affecting our members and their ability to attend events and support their professional development goals.


Your feedback is essential and will directly influence how we shape programs, resources, and support in the coming year. The survey will take just a few minutes and will be open through July 25th. Thank you for participating!

Know a Colleague Who’d Love ACCED-I?

You know the power of the ACCED-I community—now share it! When you refer a colleague who becomes a member, we’ll thank you with a $25 Amazon gift card. There’s no limit, and it only takes a minute. The process is simple:

  1. Share your experience about ACCED-I with colleagues
  2. Refer them to the ACCED-I website to register as a new member; request that they add your name as their referral on the online application
  3. Enjoy your shopping trip!

 

If you have any questions, contact us at info@acced-i.org.

Elevate Your Career, Never Miss an Opportunity

Finding your ideal job just became easier. With a personalized Job Alert on the ACCED-I Career Center, you'll be the first to know when new opportunities that match your goals are posted, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more.

New CCEP Meet-Up Schedule

Attend a CCEP Monthly Meet-Up to connect, network, and gain support on your CCEP journey. Calendar invitations are emailed to all CCEP candidates and designees a month prior to event.


August 21 - Mentorship

September 25 - Goal Setting

October 23 - CAS Standards

November 20 - Breaking Down the Workbook Questions

December 11 - Holiday Social


Looking to increase your knowledge and elevate your individual performance in the industry? Learn more about CCEP certification here.

Nominate for an ACCED-I Award!

Help us recognize and celebrate the exceptional work and dedication of collegiate conference and event professionals by submitting a nomination for an ACCED-I award by November 28, 2025. Award nominees and recipients will be honored at the ACCED-I 46th Annual Conference in Louisville, KY. Learn more about the award categories here.

Current Job Listings


Iowa

Iowa State Memorial Union

Audiovisual Services Coordinator 


New Jersey

The College of New Jersey

Director of Conference and Event Services/Executive Events 


Pennsylvania

Lehigh University

Sales and Client Engagement Specialist 


To feature your job listing in this newsletter, visit jobs.acced-i.org to get started. Email jennifer@acced-i.org for more information.

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Welcome New Members

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



-Gina L. Stockdale - Bucknell University

-Rachel Ash - Colgate University

-Stephen Lambe - Curry College

-Barbara Pita - Florida International University

-CJ Lecky - Schulte Hospitality Group (Graduate by Hilton Hotels)

-Jennifer Davis - Schulte Hospitality Group (Graduate by Hilton Hotels)

-Marcy McKinney - St. Mary's College of Maryland

-Gillian Hayes - Texas Woman's University

-Cassidy Wertman - The College of Wooster

-Natalie Sturgeon - University of California, Merced

-Gernelle Joggerst - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

-Hope Whitney - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

-Emma Butt - Utah State University

-Mitch Best - Utah State University

-Sadie Barranca - Utah State University

-Tara Martin - Utah State University

-Tyler Doering - Utah State University

-Yourdonus James - Virginia State University


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