Conference Location:
High Country Motor Lodge

1000 West Route 66 

Flagstaff, AZ  86001

 

Conference Hotel:
High Country Motor Lodge

1000 West Route 66 

Flagstaff, AZ  86001

 

Click here to download the REGISTRATION FORM (Word Doc) – Please complete the registration form and return it to Candy Laney at Miles Community College, laneyc@milescc.edu no later than April 15, 2025.

 

 

MSACC Responsibility:
MSACC will cover the cost of a two-night stay at the conference hotel. (July 10 & 11).  Reservations will be made through Candy Laney.  Information is on the registration form.

 

Extended Stays:
Guests wishing to extend their stay will be responsible for covering the costs of the additional days. The hotel will make every effort to accommodate extension requests; however, these are subject to room availability.  Once the hotel provides Candy with the confirmation numbers, she will distribute them to the members. Guests with pre- or post-event dates must contact hotel reservations directly, provide their confirmation number, and submit their credit card information to secure the additional nights.

 

Airport:
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

 

Transportation:
Please note that there is no hotel shuttle service to or from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.  For transportation options, please visit the following link:  https://flyflagstaffaz.com/travelers/ground-transportation/ 

 

RV Campgrounds:
https://www.flagstaff.com/rv-parks 

Thursday Evening

• Opening Reception at the Lowell Observatory (spouses/guests invited) – 5pm to 6pm
• Dinner – 6pm
• Opening Session
• Optional: Dark Sky Planetarium presentation

Friday Morning

• Breakfast Available at 8:30 a.m. (spouses/guests invited)
• 1^st Session – 9am
  • Federal Legislation and Impacts
    • ACCT President Jee Hang Lee will be with us to discuss what is happening at the federal level and with ACCT. 
    • Facilitator – TBD

• 2^nd Session – 10:30am
  • Innovations and Successes
    • Session Synopsis – During this session President’s will discuss some of their successes from the past year with a focus on student recruitment, retention or resource development. 
    • Facilitator – TBD
• Lunch – Noon (spouses/guests not included)

Friday Afternoon

• 3^rd Session – 1pm
  • Workforce Education
    • Session Synopsis – The Executive Director of the National Council of Workforce Education (NCWE) Kate Kinder and President of the Rural Community College Alliance Christopher Breitmeyer will join us to discuss their perspective on the emerging trends in Workforce Education and we will discuss what is working at our colleges and where shared challenges remain.
    • Facilitator – Eric Heiser  

• Break – 3:00pm
• 4^th Session – 3:15 pm
  • Four Year College Partnerships with Jose Luis Cruz Rivera
    • Session Synopsis – Northern Arizona University President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera will join the group to talk about NAU is partnering with Coconino Community College and others.  He will also discuss two-year education from his previous experience in two-year education in New York.
    • Facilitator – Eric Heiser
• Reception and Dinner for Presidents and guests at High Country Motor Lodge Conference Room – 5:30-8 p.m.
  • Dinner at 6 p.m.

Saturday Morning

• Breakfast Available at 8:30 a.m. (spouses/guests invited)
• 5^th Session – 9am
  • State Legislative Round Ups
    • Session Synopsis – In this session each state will talk about the current legislative environment, what strategies or discussion points are proving effective, and what challenges are on the horizon.
    • Facilitator – Chato Hazelbaker
• Final Session – 10:30am
  • Annual Business Meeting 

Conference Ends – Box Lunches available