AIKCU Data Coordinators Meeting with CPE: August 3

July 30th, 2010

The AIKCU Data Coordinators will be meeting at the CPE office on Tuesday, August 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM EDT.

CPE is located just down the street from AIKCU at:

Suite 320, 1024 Capital Center Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601

Directions: http://www.cpe.ky.gov/about/directions.htm

AIKCU Annual Report to CPE: September 12

July 29th, 2010

AIKCU will make its annual report to the Council on Postsecondary Education, as required by statute, at the CPE meeting scheduled for Sunday, September 12 on the campus of Northern Kentucky University.

Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Trusteeship: September 13

July 29th, 2010

The 2010 Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Trusteeship will be held Monday, September 13, at the Marriott Cincinnati Airport in Hebron, Kentucky. For more information, visit http://cpe.ky.gov/calendar/statewide/2010TrusteeshipConference.htm

CPE meeting at Pikeville College: July 22-23

June 15th, 2010

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education will hold its July meeting on the campus of Pikeville College on July 22 and 23. Pikeville College President Governor Paul Patton is the CPE chair. For more information,  agendas, and materials (once they become available) visit visit http://www.cpe.ky.gov/about/cpe/meetings/2010/

Kentucky Private College Week: June 14-18

April 21st, 2010

Mark your calendars. Kentucky Private College Week will be held June 14-18, 2010. The event is a joint effort of Kentucky’s 20 nonprofit, independent colleges and universities to help students and their families get a jump on the college visit process. All AIKCU members will host campus tours at the same times twice each day throughout the week. Registration and KyPCW website coming soon.

Update: Check out the PCW blog and register at http://kentuckyprivatecolleges.org

2010 AIKCU Technology Symposium: June 16-17

March 8th, 2010

The 2010 AIKCU Technology Symposium will be held at Centre College on Thursday, June 17. The Symposium will be preceded by three pre-conference sessions on Wednesday, June 16. There are no registration fees for the Symposium or pre-conference sessions for AIKCU member staff.

SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION DETAILS

Register below, or use this link

Suggested Lodging

Economy (mention you’re staying for business at Centre College for Centre rate)

Hampton Inn
100 Montgomery Way (US 150 Bypass)
(859) 236-6200 or (800) HAMPTON
Rates: $79 up
“On the House” Hot breakfast
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Express
96 Daniel Drive off US 150 Bypass
(859) 236-8600 or (888) HOLIDAY
Rates: $66 up
Continental breakfast
www.ichotelsgroup.com

Closer to campus (Centre discount not applicable)

Comfort Suites
864 Ben-Ali Drive at US 150 & Bypass 127
(859) 936-9300 or (800) 228-5150
Rates: $67 up
Deluxe continental breakfast
www.comfortsuites.com

Bed and Breakfasts
Visit the Danville-Boyle Co. Convention and Visitors Bureau for more bed and breakfast options.

CPE Faculty Development Conference: May 26-27

March 5th, 2010

AIKCU is pleased to be a cosponsor of the 2010 CPE Faculty Development Conference.

Business Officers Meeting: April 7

February 12th, 2010

The AIKCU Business Officers will meet on Wednesday, April 7 on the campus of Centre College.

Lindsey Wilson hosting Grant Workshop and Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference: March 26

February 10th, 2010

Grant Workshop

Lindsey Wilson College invites AIKCU member institutions to participate in a free grant workshop on March 26 from 8:30-noon (CT) at Lindsey Wilson’s Columbia campus. The workshop, entitled Successful Grant Seeking, will be presented by Jeff Schwartz, Education Program Manager for the Appalachian Regional Commission.The workshop will be tailored to the interests of the participants. There is no fee for the workshop.

Grant Workshop Flier (PDF)

Grant Workshop Registration (PDF)

Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference

Lindsey Wilson will host the Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference (BRUC) immediately following the grant workshop. The conference will begin with a keynote address by Mark Harvey, Director of Undergraduate Research Programs at UNC-Asheville, and continue with research presentations from undergraduate students. BRURC provides an opportunity for students from all disciplines to present research. The conference is intended to provide a supportive, first conference experience for students. Students may choose to have their papers or posters judged for consideration of the BRURC Student Research Award. Additional information about the Blue Ridge Undergraduate Research Conference and a registration form for the conference are posted at www.lindsey.edu/brurc.

Spotlight Employment and Internship Fair: March 4

February 10th, 2010

The annual Spotlight Employment and Internship Fair, a collaborative fair for students from all 20 AIKCU member institutions and Hanover College (IN), will be held March 4, 2010 from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at the Holiday Inn North in Lexington, KY.

This is the 25th annual Spotlight, the region’s premier career and internship fair. Up to 300 highly qualified juniors and seniors from Kentucky’s independent colleges and universities are expected to attend.

See what students and employers had to say about last year’s Spotlight event:

For more information on Spotlight, visit http://asp.symplicity.com/spotlight/index.php or contact Robin Fleischer at Georgetown College for more details: 502.863.8122 (phone) or email.