Conference Theme
Merriam–Webster defines "regeneration" as 1: an act or the process of
regenerating: the state of being regenerated 2: spiritual renewal or
revival 3: renewal or restoration of a body, bodily part, or biological
system (as a forest) after injury or as a normal process 4: utilization
by special devices of heat or other products that would ordinarily be lost.
The term "sustainability," despite its current popularity, implies
creating or changing policies, procedures, built environments, and even
whole institutions to sustain the environment or community in order to
provide these resources to future generations. But is sustaining what we
have enough? This conference will examine the concept of the
regenerative and restorative roles institutions of higher education can
play to better their communities and environment. Processes of renewal,
restoration, and regeneration can be reactive, forced upon an
institution after a catastrophic event, or they can be proactive, a
component of their missions and goals. What better location than New
Orleans to examine these opportunities for regeneration in a place of
dramatic and/or inevitable change? While the "Big Easy" will not provide
an easy button or solutions, this conference will share successful
experiences and look for opportunities that may be adapted to your
intuition's situation.
Other questions we plan to address:
- What are the trends as we see institutions taking a proactive role,
planning for the inevitable to prevent quick and costly decisions made
in a reactive mode?
- How do institutions deal with lost funding in the
face of a needed capital project, find alternative funding sources, or
build and/plan for sustainability?
- How does a university or community
college restore its culture or spiritual center after a change of
leadership or catastrophic event, loss of reputation through bad press,
or a change in student demographics?
- How do institutions deal with
Generation Y students' expectations while ensuring the integrity,
viability and competitive academic programs?
- Is being proactive, a component of your institutions mission and goals?
Look At This Exciting Plenary Speaker Line-Up:
Opening Plenary
Kevin Wildes,
Loyola University New Orleans
President's Panel
Marvalene Hughes,
President, Dillard University
Elaine Maimon,
President, Governors State University
Larry Calderon
Vice President for Community and Governmental Affairs, Nova Southeastern University
"Higher Education's Role in the Social and Economic Sustainability of Communities"
Abstract: It was common at the founding of the United States to establish a college in the middle of new territories to prepare ministers, teachers, doctors, and others to help settle the new frontier. The very reason for their existence was to help in the economic, social, and cultural development of the regions in which they were located. Later, in the mid- and late 19th century, the two Land Grant Acts further established the importance of universities in achieving these ends. Despite these roots, many institutions grew apart from their communities and began to conduct themselves as separate entities “above” their surroundings. This expansion of their mission resulted in expressions like "Ivory Tower" and "Town-Gown", characterized by a "we-they" relationship. Today, fueled in part by the sustainability movement, American higher education is reaffirming its past. Institutions across the nation are taking it upon themselves to engage in community and economic development as a necessary and visible part of their missions. Indeed, Carnegie recently established a Community Engagement classification for institutions that are particularly committed to community development.
Interactive Plenary
Sal D. Rinella,
Strategic Consultant,
STRATUS, a Division of Heery International
Lunch and Closing Plenary
Gerald W. McLaughlin, Director/Institutional Research, DePaul University Josetta McLaughlin, Associate Professor, Roosevelt University
"Thinking Critically About Sustainability"
Abstract: As the use of the term sustainability grows, so does the confusion about its meaning. We will address this problem by providing a roadmap for defining the scope and evolving definitions of the term. Global taxonomies and reporting frameworks used to report outcomes for sustainability initiatives in the public and private sectors will be identified. These include frameworks associated with the UN Global Compact, the Global Reporting Initiative, the Sustainability Endowments Institute, and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's STARS initiative. Our goal is to create a new perspective on how colleges and universities can critically define and operationalize the term sustainability in order to facilitate and document past, present, and future successes in sustainability management.
Preconference Workshop
"Town Gown--Regeneration through Communication"
Presenters:
Jen Johnson Fabrick
Emory University
James R. Johnson
Emory University Campus
Plan to have fun, too!
 The French Quarter is alive and well with its
great music, nightlife, restaurants, architecture, sightseeing, and
"Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler" (Let the Good Times Roll!) attitude. Most
businesses on Bourbon Street are open as is the Riverwalk Marketplace, a
short walk away from the hotel. New Orleans is not only a historic
location, but is known for its high–end antiques and great shopping.
Conference Registration
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Early-Bird
through 9/23/2008 |
Regular
9/24/2008 — 11/5/2008 |
| Member |
$350 USD |
$390 USD |
| Non-Member |
$410 USD |
$450 USD |
Deadlines
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Date |
| Early-bird Deadline |
September 23, 2008 |
| Fax, Mail, and Cancellation Deadline |
October 21, 2008 |
Registration
Register Online!
or
Fax or mail in the printable registration form (PDF)
Sponsorship
We'd like to thank our generous sponsors!
Partner Level
Hendessi & Associates, www.hendessiassociates.com
Niles Bolton Associates, www.nilesbolton.com
Platinum Level
ARAMARK, www.aramark.com
StructureTone, www.structuretone.com
Gold Level
Facility Programming & Consulting, www.facilityprogramming.com
Kirksey, www.kirksey.com
Menefee & Winer Architects, P.C, www.menefeeandwiner.com
Turner Construction Company, www.turnerconstruction.com
Silver Level
Balfour Beatty Construction, www.balfourbeattyus.com
Barton Malow Company, www.bartonmalow.com
Cooper Carry, Inc., www.coopercarry.com
Energy Ace, Inc., www.energyace.com
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern, Inc.(HSMM), www.hsmm.com
Heery International, Inc., www.heery.com
Holder Construction Company, www.holderconstruction.com
HOK, www.hok.com
Jova Daniels Busby Architects, www.jova.com
Lord, Aeck & Sargent, www.lasarchitect.com
The S/L/A/M Collaborative, www.slamcoll.com
Watson Tate Savory Architects, www.watsontatesavory.com
Weaver Cooke Construction, www.weavercooke.com
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, www.whiting-turner.com
The Winter Construction Company, www.winter-construction.com
Bronze
KSQ Architects, PC, www.ksqarchitects.com
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., www.mccarthy.com
Newcomb & Boyd, www.newcomb-boyd.com
VHB Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, www.vhb.com
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact:
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Lewis C Godwin
lgodwin@gpc.edu
Director/Planning Projects
Georgia Perimeter College
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
678.891.3960
404.299.4430 Fax
Sponsorship Co-Chair
Gita Hendessi
gita@hendessiassociates.com
President
Gita Hendessi, Hendessi & Associates
1212 Collier Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.605.0093
404.609.9657 Fax
SCUP Staff
Betty Cobb
betty.cobb@scup.org
339 East Liberty Street, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734.998.6595
fax 734.998.6532
Questions?
Chair, 2008 Fall Conference
Mary Ann La Fleur
mlafleu@uvi.edu
Director of Institutional Research & Planning
University of the Virgin Islands
340.693.1013
Vice-Chair, 2008 Fall Conference
Thomas S. Woodward
twoodwar@heery.com
Vice President
Heery International, Inc
404.946.2405
Program Chair, 2008 Fall Conference
William Todd Dolson
tdolson@leoadaly.com
Design Principal
Leo A Daly
404.874.8333
Professional Development Chair
Watson Harris
wharris@mtsu.edu
Director, Academic Technology Planning & Projects ADA Campus Coordinator
Middle Tennessee State University
615.898.5366
Local Host
Cindy Holt
holt_mkt@bellsouth.net
Marketing & Communications Consulting
404.792.7666
Online Form or Website Contact
SCUP
April Pichlik
april.pichlik@scup.org
734.998.9172
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November 5–7, 2008
