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 two pre-conference sessions on Wednesday, June 16. There are no registration fees for the Symposium or pre-conference sessions for AIKCU member staff.

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.

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.

AIKCU Board Meeting/Annual Celebration: April 12

February 1st, 2010

AIKCU will hold its annual celebration event in Frankfort on Monday, April 12. The event will be preceded by an AIKCU Board meeting. More details to come.

Library Directors Meeting: March 26

January 6th, 2010

The AIKCU Library Directors will meet Friday, March 26 at Centre College.

College Goal Sunday: January 31

January 1st, 2010

College Goal Sunday will be January 31, 2010 at 2 PM at 21 sites in 18 Kentucky communities. This annual free event brings together financial aid professionals from across the Commonwealth to help students and families fill out financial aid forms and learn how to get money for college. The event is sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA) and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).

No matter where you think you might want to go to college, College Goal Sunday volunteers can help you get there. Don’t miss it.

More information on College Goal Sunday: http://www.kasfaa.com/cgs/default.htm

Admissions Directors Meeting: January 13

December 17th, 2009

The AIKCU Admissions Directors will meet at the AIKCU office on Wednesday, January 13.

Webinar - Intro to Business Partner SchoolDude.com: December 8

November 16th, 2009

AIKCU Business Services recently announced a new partnership with SchoolDude.com, an internet-based operations management company providing web-based solutions for work order process, IT asset management, technology incident management, utility usage tracking, preventative maintenance scheduling, capital planning, inventory management, facility usage scheduling and trip management.

SchoolDude.com will present a webinar exclusively for AIKCU member campuses on Tuesday, December 8 at 2:00 P.M to familiarize campuses with SchoolDude’s suite of services.
REGISTER

Energy Savings Performance Contracting Workshop: November 17

November 4th, 2009

Energy Savings Performance Contracting Workshop
Presented by Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
Keen Johnson Building
Eastern Kentucky University
November 17, 2009, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM (EST)

Register online or call (502) 695-5007

Download Energy Savings Performance Contracting Workshop flyer (includes directions and EKU campus map)

AIKCU and its business partner, Siemens Building Technologies, are pleased to announce a training opportunity for campus facility management leadership personnel. The half day Energy Savings Contracting Workshop will be held at Eastern Kentucky University, where Siemens will showcase its campus wide energy savings performance contracting project. There is no cost for AIKCU members to participate and lunch will be provided.

The workshop will allow AIKCU Business Officers and Facilities Directors to learn more about energy savings performance contracting and energy conservation/sustainability initiatives for campus facilities.

Speakers will include:

  • Dr. Doug Whitlock – President, Eastern Kentucky University
  • James Street –  Assoc. VP, Capital Planning & Facilities Mgmt., Eastern Kentucky University
  • Rich Middleton - Director of Facilities Services, Eastern Kentucky University
  • Michael Azzara, Energy & Environmental Solutions, Siemens
  • Rob Wright, P.E., Energy & Environmental Solutions, Siemens

The day will conclude with a walking tour of Eastern Kentucky University’s newly installed energy efficiency technologies.

For more information on EKU’s campus energy savings contract with Siemens, visit http://www.ekuenergyproject.com/