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January 12-16, 2008 OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTEGoing into its tenth year, the Donna M. Bourassa Mid-Level Management Institute is an educational program for those desiring to strengthen their skills and understand changing campus dynamics in order to advance in the profession. The Institute, named for Donna Bourassa, Ed.D., former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, is a successful professional development resource to hundreds of colleagues in the student affairs profession. Features
Institute FacultyACPA is pleased to present senior practitioners and scholars as the Institute faculty.
ScheduleView the tentative schedule. The Institute begins at 4:00pm on Saturday, January 12 and concludes at 12:00noon on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Continuing Education CreditsThe Institute is eligible for CEU credits available through the National Board for Certified Counselors. ACPA is a certified NBCC provider. CEU forms will be available for MMI participants who are licensed counselors at the Institute registration desk. (Note: In accordance with NBCC policy, 1 contact hour equals 0.1 CEU credit.) Institute ScholarshipsTwo merit-based $240 scholarships are available. If you're interested in applying for one, please contact Jacqueline Skinner Jackson at 1.202.835.2272. The participant's resume, philosophy statement, statement of current professional goals, and letter from immediate supervisor will serve as the application materials. The supervisor's letter should include (a) how the participant will benefit from attending the Institute, and (b) what financial constraints exist which may prevent the participant's attendance.Deadline date to apply for a scholarship is December 3, 2007. Required InformationAll participants must submit the following information to the attention of Jacqueline Skinner Jackson at the ACPA International Office (can be sent separately):
Note: The Institute is designed for professionals who have been in the student affairs field for five (5) or more years. Departmental directors who have less than five years experience are also eligible to register for the Institute. The deadline to submit these documents is January 2, 2008. AttireThe attire for the Institute is business casual.LocationThe Institute will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn and the University of Louisville Campus. Transportation between each location will be provided. The city of Louisville, Kentucky is home of the world famous Kentucky Derby, Muhammad Ali, and the Louisville Slugger Museum, Louisville is rich in history and tradition. From the Ohio River waterfront to Churchill Downs, there is a vast selection of activities and eateries that reflect the diverse and colorful community. The variety of things to do and explore make Louisville an inviting choice to host the annual Mid-Level Management Institute. HotelHotel reservations may be made with the Hilton Garden Inn located at 2735 Crittenden Drive, Louisville, Kentucky. The special room rate is $99 single/double plus applicable taxes. For online group reservations visit www.louisvilleairport.gardeninn.com. Special Code is ACP. For phone reservations, call the hotel directly at 1.502.637.2424 (mention the Special Code). The deadline date to receive this special room rate is January 4, 2008. TransportationLouisville is convenient by air and car. The Louisville International Airport is serviced by several airlines including America, Southwest, United, Continental, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways. There is a free shuttle from the Louisville International Airport to the Hilton Garden Inn. The courtesy phone for the hotel shuttle is in the baggage claim area. The shuttle is available on a 24-hour basis. Also, the average cab fare from the airport to the hotel is $10 one way. Hotel self-parking is free. Driving directions and maps provided by Hilton Garden Inn. For great travel deals, visit myacpa.org/travel. Registration InformationRegistration is closed. Please contact the ACPA International Office if you wish to be placed on a Waiting List.
The registration fee includes all meals (except one dinner), refreshment breaks, transportation between Institute locations and all Institute materials. About Donna M. Bourassa The Institute is named for Donna M. Bourassa, Ed.D., former Associate Executive Director of ACPA, who created the Institute in 1999 to promote a more advanced understanding of the principles of student affairs and provide effective management tools to excel. It has been a successful professional development resource to hundreds of student affairs professionals. Donna was among the faculty for the program. She lost a valiant fight to cancer in September 2004. The ACPA Foundation established an endowed scholarship fund in Donna's name. If you wish to contribute, please visit www.myacpa.org.
Payment and Cancellation PolicyRegistrations can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations, received in writing at ACPA by December 14, 2007 less a $25 processing fee. After December 14, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of $20 for returned checks. A processing fee of $20 per registration will be charged for credit cards declined or to change payment methods after the initial payment is processed. Registrations are non-transferable. The Institute may be cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the fees will be fully refunded; however, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs, charges or expenses, including cancellation/change charges accessed by airlines and/or travel agencies.Contact InformationQuestions? Contact Jacqueline Skinner Jackson, ACPA Director of Educational Programs and Publications, at 1 202 835 2272 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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