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2008 Next Generation Conference (Undergraduates only)

Registration Opens November 15.

March 29, 2008 through March 30, 2008 Marriott Marquis Atlanta, GA USA

Next Generation

The Next Generation Conference, or simply referred to as Next Gen, will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29, 2009 prior to the start of the 2009 ACPA Convention in Metro DC.

Next Gen is a unique opportunity for about 100 undergraduates from across the nation to learn about careers in student affairs. Participants will meet and learn from current graduate students, graduate preparation program faculty, and seasoned student affairs professionals who work at a variety of colleges and universities across the country. This is a great way to explore the profession and gather the information you need to plan your future.

Topics to be Covered

The conference begins early Saturday afternoon and concludes early Sunday evening, just in time for the convention's opening session.

• Welcome, Conference Overview, & Introductions
• Keynote Address from known figure within higher education
• Connecting with ACPA Leadership
• Leadership through Service: Visions & Values of Profession
• Current & Future Issues in Student Affairs
• Perspectives of Graduate Faculty and Current Graduate Students
• Graduate Preparation Program Displays
• Making the Transition: From Student Leader to Professional
• Interaction with the Convention Opening Speaker
• Participation in the Annual Convention Opening Session

Registration Information

The Annual Convention has created special rates for Next Generation participants who also stay and attend the Annual Convention. Please read over the Next Generation Registration Polices.

All attendees of the Next Generation Conference are required to register. Registration includes: all conference sessions on March 28th and 29th; dinner on March 28th; Lunch on March 29th; and access to the Opening Session and Reception of the Annual Convention Sunday, March 29th.

Next Generation Registration
The last day to mail in registration forms in February 12, 2009.
Registration Fee	$ 100
Next Gen & Annual Convention Registration	Early	Regular	Onsite
Registration Deadlines	1/29/2009	2/12/2009
Registration Fee	$ 200	275	350

Note: All rates are in U.S. Dollars. Registration forms and payment must be postmarked or received by 11:59 pm EST on the stated deadline. The last day to mail in registration forms in February 12, 2009.

Hotel Accommodations

The hotels for the 2009 ACPA Annual Convention are the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center and the Hampton Inn.

Roommate Network Services: If you are interested in being matched with a roommate, please contact Kristan Cilente. You must indicate that you are a participant in the Next Generation Conference and the earlier you register for this service, the better chance you have of being matched. This service is brought to you by the Standing Committee for Graduate Students and New Professionals.

Access

For lodging access needs, please inform the hotel when making your reservation. Please communicate all other accessibility needs to:

Deb Casey
Convention Access Coordinator
Dean of Student Serivices
Green River Community College
1 253 833 3328
TTD: 1 253 288 3359
E-mail Deb Casey

For Additional Information Contact:

Nancy J Evans
Next Generation Conference Co-Chair
Professor
Iowa State University
E-mail Nancy J Evans

Juan R Guardia
Next Generation Conference Co-Chair
Director of Multicultural Affairs
Florida State University
E-mail Juan R Guardia

ACPA Metro DC 2009
Power to Imagine - Courage to Act

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, USA • MARCH 29 - APRIL 2, 2008

PURPOSE • INCLUSION • EXPERTISE