Why should you attend?

Here's what people had to say about last year's conference...

I thought it was the best conference I have been to! I think a lot of it has to do with the ability to network and discuss. One of the breakouts I went to dealt with the changing face of career services, and because the facilitators made it a discussion session it was extremely valuable.

Thanks so much for all that everyone did to make this such a great conference!

As always, the networking opportunities were great!

Loved the Best Practices Exchange. I really enjoyed it as my first visit to VACE!

Overall, this networking is the best part of VACE.

This was one of the best conferences I've been to. It was so well organized and flowed so well. The thought that went into the activities and the value added by participating in those activities was stellar. Really enjoyed the dinner and reception afterwards. It's nice that we share our professional knowledge and bond as friends and colleagues as well.

After attending the conference I am definitely considering volunteering for one of the committees.

Join us for the 2012 VACE Annual Conference

April 25-27, 2012
Mason Inn, Fairfax, VA

"Blossom with VACE: Sustain, Grow, Bloom"

Come Blossom with VACE at the annual Virginia Association of Colleges and Employers Conference to take place April 26-27 at the Mason Inn in Fairfax, VA.

We are expecting a record number of attendees at an exciting conference with plenty of time to network and learn something new in the midst of the 100th Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC

Tentative Agenda:

Wednesday, April 25:
8:00pm - 12:00am         Hospitality Suite Open

Thursday, April 26:
10:00am - 10:30am       Conference Welcome
10:30am - 11:30am       Best Practices Exchanges
11:30am - 1:00pm         Lunch with Keynote Address / VACE Overview and Committee Sign-Ups
1:00pm - 2:00pm           Breakout Sessions
2:00pm - 2:15pm           Break
2:15pm - 3:15pm           Breakout Sessions
3:15pm - 4:15pm           Business Meeting
4:15pm - 5:15pm           Networking Reception
5:15pm - 7:15pm           Awards Dinner
7:15pm - Until…             Hospitality Suite Open

Friday, April 27:
7:00am - 8:30am           Networking Breakfast
8:30am - 12:00pm         Employer Site Visits for College Members
8:30am - 12:00pm         Roundtable Discussions/Breakout Sessions for Employer Members

Registration:

Conference Registration Form

The registration fee is $250 for current members, $375 for non-members, and $100 for students.

Registration is currently open. Registration deadline is April 2, 2012.

Refunds will only be processed if cancellation requests are received by April 9, 2012.

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you need to cancel your registration.

Payment options and payment details are included on the registration form, linked above.

Registration fee covers: Lunch, President's Reception and Awards Dinner on Thursday; Breakfast on Friday.

(If you have technical difficulties with the registration form, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .)

Lodging:

Hotel Reservation Form

Make sure to use the link above to secure the rate for the VACE block of rooms at the Mason Inn.

The cut-off date to make reservations for the VACE room block is April 2, 2012.

The cost per room in the block is $165 per night for single or double occupancy.

To learn more about the Mason Inn, click here. (To actually reserve your room, please use the link above.)

Present at the Conference:

Call for Programs

The deadline to submit a proposal to present at the conference is March 16, 2012.

Program proposals will be reviewed and decisions will be made by March 30, 2012.

Awards:

Award Criteria and Nomination Instructions

Nominate a colleague for a VACE Award! The deadline for nominations is March 9, 2012.

Sponsorships:

Names of sponsors and donations will be recognized on the VACE web site, in the newsletter and throughout the Annual Conference, including at specific sponsorship events/activities.

Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to help sponsor the conference.

Sponsorship opportunities exist at the platinum ($1000+), gold ($500-999), or silver ($100-499) level.

Questions?

Contact Beverly Reid or Katie Tibbitts, or any of the other committee members below.

VACE 2012 Conference Committee:

Conference Co-Chairs: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Johnson Lambert & Company) and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Lynchburg College)
Programs/AV Coordination: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Longwood College)
Registration: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Emory and Henry College) and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Dominion)
Local Arrangements: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (James Madison University)
Door Prizes: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (University of Richmond)
Hospitality Suite/Entertainment: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Virginia Tech) and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Virginia Tech)
Newcomers: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Roanoke College)
Employer Site Visits: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Hydrogeologic) and This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Hydrogeologic)