For Immediate Release
2012 NAICU Annual Meeting
Hundreds of private college and university presidents will meet with House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers; Senior White House Education Advisor Zakiya Smith; Education Analyst and Writer Diane Ravitch; Historian & Author Douglas Brinkley; United Technologies Corporation CEO Louis Chênevert; and other speakers to explore the challenges and opportunities facing higher education, America's college students, and the nation.
WHEN:
January 29 - February 1
WHERE:
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.
202-737-1234
Among the Questions Addressed:
● How might the current federal budget and the year ahead in Congress affect federal student aid and the nation?
● How can colleges better control their costs and enhance affordability?
● How are colleges rethinking the higher education model to survive and thrive in the "new normal"?
● How will the next phrase of education reform affect higher education and the nation's students?
● What is the role of American business in providing higher education opportunities for employees?
● How has Obama's election changed the course of American history?
● How can college presidents work most effectively with their boards and senior administration teams?
● What are best practices for creating and implementing online programs?
Among the Speakers:
● House Appropriations Chairman Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers
● Senior White House Education Advisor Zakiya Smith
● Education Analyst and Writer Diane Ravitch
● Historian & Author Douglas Brinkley
● Economists & Authors Robert Archibald & David Feldman, Why Does College Cost So Much?
● NAICU Award Recipients United Technologies Corporation (represented by CEO Louis Chênevert) and Trinity Washington University President Patricia McGuire
● Chronicle of Higher Education Editorial Director Jeff Selingo
● The Presidents of: Hardin-Simmons University; Heritage University; Huntington University; Saint Leo University; Sewanee: The University of the South; Stevenson University; & Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities
● Higher Education Leadership, Management and Marketing Experts from: Diversified Investment Advisors; GDA Integrated Services; The Learning House; Performa Higher Education; Seigenthaler Public Relations; SimpsonScarborough; SRP Consulting; & Stamats
Schedule of Events: www.naicu.edu/AnnMtgSchedule (check back regularly for updates)
Media Registration: Form available at www.naicu.edu/AnnMtgMediaReg, or by calling 202-739-0474 (direct office) or 202-288-9333 (cell). You may also email your name, title, organization, and contact information to mediaregistration@naicu.edu.
Annual Meeting Twitter Hashtag: #naicu12
Media Contact:
Tony Pals
tony@naicu.edu
direct office: (202) 739-0474
cell: (202) 288-9333