SACCR 2023 CONFERENCE: Hitting the Right Notes in IE/IR

Pre-Conference Sessions on Sunday the 17th.
Conference Days Monday the 18th & Tuesday the 19th.

The conference will include:

• Pre-Conference Session 1A, Sunday 9/17 (9 am-3 pm with 45-minute working lunch): SACSCOC Substantive Change Workshop by Dr. Kevin Sightler

• Pre-Conference Session 1B, Sunday 9/17 (8:30 am-4 pm with 45-minute working lunch): IE Evaluator Training by Dr. Alexi Matveev and Dr. Godfrey Noe

• Welcome reception Sunday evening, 9/17, and Breakfast & Lunch on Monday 9/18, and Tuesday 9/19.

• Agenda at a Glance

General Session Speakers Include:

• Dr. Kevin Sightler (Director of Substantive Change, SACSCOC)

• Dr. Alexi Matveev (Director of Training and Research, SACSCOC)

• Dr. Godfrey Noe (Coordinator of Training and Research, SACSCOC)

• Dr. Alisha Hyslop (Senior Director of Public Policy, ACTE)

Monday Keynote Speaker: Dr. Amelia Parnell

Amelia Parnell is vice president for research and policy at NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, where she leads many of the Association’s scholarly and advocacy-focused activities. Amelia writes and speaks frequently about topics related to student affairs, college affordability, student learning outcomes, and institutions’ use of data and analytics. Amelia’s policy and practitioner experiences include prior roles in association management, legislative policy analysis, internal audit, and TRIO programs. Her research portfolio includes studies of leadership in higher education, with a focus on college presidents and vice presidents. She is the author of the new book, You Are a Data Person: Strategies for Using Analytics on Campus, and host of the podcast, Speaking of College. Amelia currently serves on the board of directors for EDUCAUSE and is an advisor to several other higher education organizations. She holds a Ph.D. in higher education from Florida State University and masters and bachelor’s degrees in business administration from Florida A & M University.

Tuesday Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alisha Hyslop

Dr. Alisha Hyslop has spent over 20 years working with career and technical education and is currently the Senior Director of Public Policy at the Association for Career and Technical Education. At ACTE, Alisha leads the organization’s legislative, advocacy, research, and policy implementation efforts that cover both secondary and postsecondary policy issues, and is particularly involved in efforts related to the Carl D. Perkins CTE Act and ACTE’s High-quality CTE Initiative. Previously she worked with the Florida House of Representatives and with career and technical student organizations on a local, state and national level. Alisha received her Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Family and Consumer Sciences Education from Florida State University, her Master’s in Career and Technical Education from Virginia Tech University, and her Ph.D. in Career and Workforce Education from the University of South Florida, where she developed specific expertise in program evaluation and has served as an adjunct instructor. 

Pricing

Note - the Pre-Conference Sessions run concurrently. Please only select one to attend.

• Pre-Conference Sessions 1A: SACSCOC Substantive Change Workshop = $78 (includes lunch)

• Pre-Conference Session 1B: IE Evaluator Training = $78 (includes lunch).
  Note - To qualify to attend IE Evaluator Training you must meet all 3 of the following stipulations.
  1. You are currently an active SACSCOC IE Evaluator;
  2. You have not participated in the SACSCOC IE Evaluator training before;
  3. You have 1 or no SACSCOC committee service experience.

• Conference Fee + Annual Membership = $520 (includes welcome reception Sunday night and breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday)
  Register Early and Save! - Early Bird Registration is $475 (That's $45 off the regular price when you register by 6/30/23.)
  Annual Membership valid for 9/1/23 - 9/30/24

How to Register

Register here and then mail your check payable to SACCR no later than 8/7/23 to:

Elizabeth Edwards
SACCR Treasurer
Itawamba Community College
2176 South Eason Blvd
Tupelo, MS 38804

*Link to SACCR W9 will be part of your registration receipt.

**Early Bird Deadline: 6/30/23**
**Registration Deadline: 7/31/23**
**Deadline for Receipt of Registration Fees: 8/7/23**
**Refunds Cut Off Date: 8/31/23**

Membership Only >> If you are unable to attend the conference but would like to join SACCR, just click here. If you would like to renew, please contact our association assistant at [email protected].

Logistics

Hotel Location: New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 | 504.581.1000 phone number

Hotel Reservations: Click for the Roomblock Booking Link - The New Orleans Marriott has blocked a limited number of rooms with a view for our group. Make sure to reserve early! (Room block minimum cost is for a standard King for $136+ applicable taxes)

Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | Distance from Marriott: 15.3 miles (about 25 minutes) | Average Ride Share/Taxi cost is $36

Airport Ground Transportation Options: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport-Ground Transportation

Shipping to Hotel: Click for FedEx Shipping to the New Orleans Marriott

Recommended Restaurants Near Hotel: Click for a handy list of nearby restaurants.

Click here for Sponsorship Information

Thank you SACCR Sponsors!