Invite College Presidents to 2008 International Convention
Phi Theta Kappa chapters are encouraged to invite their college presidents
to register
to attend the Society's 2008 International
Convention, held this year in conjunction with the convention
of the American Association of Community Colleges, the national advocacy
organization for two-year institutions. Phi Theta Kappa's Convention
registration fee has been waived for all college presidents.
A
PowerPoint
presentation for chapters to promote attending the International
Convention and opportunities for administrative support to college presidents
is available online.
The Phi Theta Kappa and AACC Conventions
will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia.
Phi Theta Kappa's Convention dates are April 3-5, and the AACC dates are
April 5-8. The joint session on April 5 will be AACC's Opening Session.
College
presidents have been invited to come early and attend Phi Theta Kappa's
Convention, especially the Society's Third and Fourth General Sessions,
and a dinner.
Phi Theta Kappa Convention events of special interest
to college presidents include the Board of Directors Recognition Dinner,
on Friday, April 4, at 6:15 pm, in the Liberty Ballroom of the Philadelphia
Marriott Downtown; the Third General Session on Friday, April 4, at 8:00
pm, featuring speakers Christiane Amanpour and James Rubin; and the Fourth
General Session on Saturday, April 5, at 9:00 am, featuring George Will.
The General Sessions will be held in the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The
joint session on Saturday, April 5, at 5:00 pm, also in the Convention Center,
will showcase Phi Theta Kappa leaders, including International President
Casey Maliszewski and Executive Director Rod Risley.
Hallmark
Awards for college presidents will be presented at Phi Theta Kappa's Third
General Session and at the joint Phi Theta Kappa/AACC General Session.
Invitations
to presidents were mailed to all chapter advisors in the fall of 2007. Save
the Date Postcards will be mailed to all college presidents early next month.
Both mailings include response cards, which when returned will serve as
registrations. College presidents may also register by downloading a
registration form online.
College
presidents attending both the Phi Theta Kappa and the AACC Conventions
may register online at the Philadelpia
Marriott Downtown for their entire stay.
