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Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference

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Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13, 2009

Orlando, Florida

Orlando World Center Marriott

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Welcome to Orlando and the 2009 ACICS Annual Meeting and Leader-ship Conference.

The exciting and engaging program features a variety of workshops scheduled for Friday, June 12, followed by a business meeting, luncheon, discussion forums, and joint accreditation reception on Saturday, June 13. Staff and commissioners are hosting the workshops which help institutions prepare for an accreditation visit, train volunteers for service as evaluators, or explore best practices in distance education.

On Saturday, our featured speaker will be Dr. James H. Johnson, Jr., the William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Johnson will discuss the impact of demographic changes on career education.

ACICS will also have a booth at the Career College Association Annual Convention and Exposition, where you can speak with senior staff about accreditation issues and learn more about improvements in the accreditation process.

I hope you take full advantage of all this meeting has to offer. I look forward to meeting you in person.

Sincerely,

Albert C. Gray, Ph.D. Executive Director

Al Gray

Executive Director’s Welcome

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1 Dr. James H. Johnson Jr. will present the keynote address at the 2009

ACICS Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference. His presentation, “Peo-ple on the Move: Implications for Career Education and the Nation’s Work-force,” will provide important perspective on the powerful demographic shifts shaping attendance at post-secondary institutions, and the trained workforce that will be available to contribute to America’s economic re-covery.

Dr. Johnson is the William R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Urban Investment Strategies Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

His research interests include community and economic development, the effects of demographic changes on the U.S. workplace, interethnic mi-nority confl ict in advanced industrial societies, urban poverty and public policy in urban America, and workforce diversity issues.

Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on the causes and consequences of growing inequality in American society, particularly as it affects socially and economically disadvantaged youth; entrepreneurial approaches to poverty alleviation, job creation, and community development; interethnic minority confl ict in advanced industrial societies; and business demogra-phy and workforce diversity issues. Fast Company profi led Dr. Johnson and his work in “Hopes and Dreams.”

He has published more than 100 scholarly research articles and three research monographs and has co-edited four theme issues of scholarly jour-nals on these and related topics. His latest book is "Prismatic Metropolis: Inequality in Los Angeles".

He received his Ph.D. from Michigan State University, his M.S. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and his B.S. from North Carolina Central University.

Dr. James H. Johnson, Jr.

Featured Speaker

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Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference

Professional Standards – Powerful Outcomes

Friday, June 12, 2009

8:00 am – 4:30 pm ACICS Registration Desk Open

8:00 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

9:00 am – 4:30 pm ACICS Workshops

Accreditation Workshops (3)

Dr. Joyce J. Caton, ACICS Commissioner and Retired Senior Lecturer, Education/Special Education Department, Fontbonne University

Mr. Matthew A. Johnston, ACICS Chair-Elect and President, Santa Barbara Business College Dr. Jane Legacy, ACICS Commissioner and Associate Professor - Technology, Leadership Southern New Hampshire University

Ms. Dyanna Pooley, ACICS Assistant Director - Campus Development Ms. Loren Truschel, ACICS Manager - Campus Development

Thomas H. Wickenden, Ph.D., ACICS Deputy Executive Director

Evaluator Training Workshop

Ms. Susan Greer, ACICS Senior Manager - Policy and Accreditation Systems Ms. Jennifer Gwatkin, ACICS Senior Accreditation Coordinator

Best Practices in Distance Education

Dr. Larry Banks, Corporate Academic Dean, Eagle Gate College Joseph E. Gurubatham, Ed.D., ACICS Director of Campus Development Ms. Jocelyn Harris, ACICS Assistant Manager - Campus Development

Dr. Kitty Kautzer, Vice President of Regulatory Aff airs - Online Education Group, Career Education Corporation

Dr. Jamie Morley, Corporate Director of Education, Apollo College, ACICS Commissioner

9:00 am – Noon

Noon – 1:00 pm Luncheon (for workshop participants)

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Saturday, June 13, 2009

8:00 am – 9:00 pm _{ACICS Registration Desk Open} 8:00 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 11:30 am ACICS Business Meeting

Report of the Chair of the Board of Directors

Mr. Eric Juhlin, ACICS Chair and CEO Central Texas Commercial College

Report of the Treasurer

Dr. John Kushner, ACICS Treasurer and Retired Vice President for Academic Aff airs Detroit College of Business

Keynote Address - People on the Move: Implications for Career Education

Dr. James H. Johnson, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

One of the foremost experts on demographic trends as applied to education and the workforce, Dr. Johnson will provide depth and breadth to the demographic forces shaping America’s workforce needs over the next ten years, as well as the implications for institutions and enterprises with a spe-cial interest in anticipating, adjusting and thriving in a climate of signifi cant change.

Report of the Executive Director

Dr. Albert C. Gray, ACICS Executive Director

Introduction of Candidates for Election

Mr. Matthew A. Johnston, ACICS Nominating Committee Chair andPresident, Santa Barbara Business College

11:30 am – Noon Balloting

Noon – 1:30 pm Awards Luncheon

Awards for Honor Roll Schools

Recognition of Outstanding Volunteers – Program Evaluator, Student Relations Evaluator, and Chair

Election Results

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2:00 – 5:00 pm Discussion Forums Session 1:

Update on the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008

The Congressional Act that authorizes the U.S. Department of Education to provide federal stu-dent fi nancial aid (Title IV) and recognize accrediting agencies (including ACICS) was rewritten and signed into law late in 2008; the new administration and Department of Education are currently writing the rules and regulations that will implement and direct the administration of the Act for years to come. This is your opportunity to learn more about the prospective content of the regula-tions, and ask questions about how they will likely be applied to accredited career colleges and schools.

Promoting Student Success, Prevention Delinquency and Reducing Default

Mr. Mark Walsh, Default Prevention Training and Information Services Branch, Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education

Successful students tend to become successful borrowers. Schools and students require uninter-rupted access to federal, and in some cases, private loan funds to achieve their respective goals. Learn how your institutional focus on increased student success can reduce your risk of student loan default, and ensure that your students and your institution maintain continued access to funds. Current trends in Cohort Default Rates and a discussion of successful prevention strategies are included.

Title IV Q & A with U. S. Department of Education

Mr. Robert (Bob) James, Career College liaison, U.S. Department of Education

Mr. James will speak one-on-one with member institutions concerning their participation in Federal Title IV student fi nancial aid programs.

Job Placement – Best Practices at ACICS Institutions

Ms. Dyanna Pooley, ACICS Assistant Director - Campus Development Ms. Loren Truschel, ACICS Manager - Campus Development

Based on a survey of institutions with Job Placement rates in the top 10% of ACICS members, this presentation will describe and explain those services and processes that result in high rates. Discussion will focus on which practices might be most eff ective in the current job market.

2:00 – 3:15 pm

Saturday, June 13, 2009

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3:30 – 4:45 pm

Sunday, June 14, 2009

2:00 – 3:30 pm Senior Executive Roundtable

5:00 – 7:00 pm Joint Accreditation Networking Reception

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

1:00 – 3:00 pm ACICS Initial Accreditation – How to Get Started?

An informal discussion with Dr. Joseph Gurubatham regarding ACICS and its accreditation process. Appointments may be made for follow-up discussions with Dr. Gurubatham. Advanced registration through the ACICS Web site is requested but not required.

Session 2:

Update on the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008

Promoting Student Success, Prevention Delinquency and Reducing Default

Title IV Q & A with Department of Education

Job Placement – Best Practices at ACICS Institutions

Discussion Forums (Continued)

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Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona

Beckfi eld College, Florence, Kentucky

Dorsey School of Business, Madison Heights, Michigan Dorsey School of Business, Roseville, Michigan

Dorsey School of Business, Southgate, Michigan Dorsey School of Business, Wayne, Michigan DuBois Business College, DuBois, Pennsylvania DuBois Business College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania DuBois Business College, Oil City, Pennsylvania

EDP School of Computer Programming, Brooklyn, New York Everest College, Ontario, California

Everest College, San Bernardino, California Harrington College of Design, Chicago, Illinois ITT Technical Institute, San Diego, California ITT Technical Institute, Jacksonville, Florida ITT Technical Institute, Tampa, Florida ITT Technical Institute, Boise, Idaho ITT Technical Institute, Albany, New York ITT Technical Institute, Dunmore, Pennsylvania ITT Technical Institute, Murray, Utah

ITT Technical Institute, Chantilly, Virginia

Lincoln College of Technology, Marietta, Georgia Lincoln Technical Institute, Brockton, Massachusetts Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln, Rhode Island Metro Business College, Jefferson City, Missouri Metro Business College, Rolla, Missouri

Prince Institute of Professional Studies, Montgomery, Alabama

Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute, New London, Connecticut Sanford-Brown Institute, Garden City, New York

Santa Barbara Business College, Bakersfi eld, California

Santa Barbara Business College, Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara Business College, Santa Maria, California Santa Barbara Business College, Ventura, California Spencerian College, Louisville, Kentucky

Texas Culinary Academy, Austin, Texas

Thompson Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honor Roll Institutions

The Council is pleased to recognize those institutions that have demonstrated an excellent understanding of the accreditation process.

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Outstanding Volunteers

Chair of the Year

“Rogena is a credit to ACICS and the accreditation process.“

“Rogena is a fantastic chair. She is organized, knowledgeable, authoritative, clear, and professional.“ “Rogena is the perfect SR person. She knows so much and is also willing to help out with other aspects of the report if she can.“

ACICS appreciates all of our professional peer evaluators for the dedication and service provided to the Council and its mission. The Council is pleased to recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in peer evaluation as outstanding chair, student relations, and program evaluator. Those recognized in 2009 refl ect the endorsements and accolades of their peer evaluators, site team chairs, and ACICS staff.

Student Relations Evaluator of the Year

“Joyce has a great sense of humor and is very focused on her work.“

“Joyce is good at what she does as she is very thorough and values the input of all team members.“ “She is thorough, collaborative, excellent at writing, and witty!“

Terry Campbell Instructor, Kaplan University, School of Criminal Justice

“Terry is a fantastic evaluator. He’s invaluable to ACICS and I can’t wait to have him on more teams!”

“Terry is a wonderful team player! … He learns very quickly, will go above and beyond, help out other team members.”

“The strong silent type….Terry is extremely knowledgeable and of tremendous worth to ACICS.”

Evaluator of the Year

Rogena Kyles Rogena Kyles & Associates, Alexandria, Virginia

Joyce Strout C.E.O., J.B. Strout & Co. , South Barrington, Illinois

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Accreditation Workshop

The Accreditation Workshop is a one-day workshop that provides an overview of the ACICS accreditation process, including a review of the self-study preparation, evaluation visit policies and procedures, common areas of noncompliance with the Accreditation Criteria on new grant visits, and accreditation maintenance requirements. This workshop is required for all institutions applying for a new grant of accreditation. The chief on-site administrator or self-study coordinator must attend an accreditation workshop within 18 months prior to the submission of the self-study. Registration fees apply.

Evaluator Training Workshop

The Evaluator Training Workshop is a one-day workshop that provides a discussion of the role of the evaluator during an ACICS accreditation visit. The workshop presenters will focus on visit planning, processes and procedures in conducting institutional evaluations and writing the evaluation report. The workshop is designed for new evaluators who have at least fi ve years of program work experi-ence in a technical, educational or vocational fi eld. There is no registration fee to attend this work-shop; however, you must register in advance to attend.

Distance Education Workshop

The Distance Education Workshop provides the participants an overview of best practices and practi-cal ideas on how to comply with ACICS distance education standards and enhance online programs and services. Three experts from ACICS-accredited institutions will discuss best practices on a variety of relevant topics, including: how to plan for initiating online courses and programs; assess-ment strategies in distance education; and ACICS distance education approval and visit processes.

Balloting

A voting table will be available to give delegates the opportunity to vote for 2009 Council candidates.

Discussion Forum

Both ACICS-accredited institutions and those seeking accreditation with ACICS are encouraged to participate in the Forum sessions taking place fol-lowing the business meeting. The Forums provide an opportunity for

institutions to join commissioners, staff, and guest speakers for presentation and discussions on timely topics of particular interest to ACICS members.

Joint Accreditation Networking Reception

Hosted this year by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), the joint reception is open to member institutions of the

Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and the Accrediting Council of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

Programs

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Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

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