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Individual
Any individual personally or professionally involved in the field of collegiate conference and events management.
Institutional
Any college or university is eligible for an Institutional Membership with the privilege of three (3) individual voting representatives from the institution. Additional representatives may be added for an additional fee.
Corporate
Any business/corporation/company in the field of conference and events management with the privilege of three (3) representatives with one (1) voting member.
Associate
Any non-profit association or organization, other than an institution of higher education, is eligible for an Associate Membership. The membership has the privilege of two (2) individual representatives from the organization.
Student
Any full-time matriculating undergraduate or graduate student in good standing with his/her institution shall be eligible for a Student Membership.
There are numerous membership benefits available to members of ACCED-I, including: |
- Subscribe to the ACCED-I (members only) LISTSERV and learn from the experiences of over 800 colleagues of this active electronic discussion forum. The discussions are available by topic in the Members Only section of the ACCED-I website.
- Attend the Annual Conference at the discounted member rate. This conference attracts over 400 of your colleagues. Engage in thought provoking general sessions, nuts and bolts concurrent sessions, interactive roundtable discussions, experience unparalleled networking opportunities, and explore exhibits showcasing products and services of value to you.
- Receive access to the ACCED-I Membership Directory on-line and expand your professional networking base.
- Enjoy the e-Communiqué, ACCED-I's informative newsletter, and keep up-to-date on current trends, association business, and regional news.
- Participate in the ACCED-I Mentoring Program that assists those with less experience in our field with professional growth, and provides those with longer careers an opportunity to share their expertise.
- Participate in affordable regional meetings and share your experiences, ask your burning questions, and network in a more intimate environment.
- Receive the ACCED-Eye - an electronic publication from the Environmental Scanning Program that tracks emerging trends that helps members be prepared for tomorrow's business opportunities and changes.
- Certifications offered include for individuals the Collegiate Conference and Events Professional (CCEP) Certification program and for institutions the One-Stop Shop Certification.
- Access an extensive resource library of information including sample contracts, job descriptions, mission statements, marketing plans, audio tapes of conference sessions, and books and periodicals on conference and event planning.
- Increase revenues and visibility with a link on the ACCED-I website, a free listing in the Unique Venues directory (print and on-line), and the opportunity to market your facilities at industry trade shows..
- Networking Opportunities are available in many ways including: regional involvement, attending conferences and events, LISTSERV discussions, and more!
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