Five Minutes with ACHE

September, 2008

Welcome to a new academic year! So far, 2008 has included a number of critical developments in continuing and higher education. The passage of the 21st Century G.I. Bill, an invigorated focus on the effective transfer of credit between institutions, the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, and economic challenges that have been manifested in many state budgets all constitute significant dynamics that have marked the past year. These certainly are interesting times for those of us in ACHE, ones that offer significant opportunities to assist our institutions as they negotiate some of the challenges presented by limited resources and significant imperatives to provide access to learners across multiple generations. Read more...

ACHE globe A new school year is upon us, and with it comes the usual “headaches” we associate with the return of hundreds and sometimes thousands of students to our campuses: decreased availability of parking, extended wait time for e-mail responses from colleagues, longer lines at the student union coffee shop, longer wait times for everything in general. Read more...

Your membership dollars hard at work

I just wanted to take a few moments to update you, the dedicated and hardworking members of ACHE, on some of the changes taking place at the new home office, and how your membership dollars are working to further the goals of the association. Read more...

News Links

Association News

Journal of Continuing Higher Education

2008 Annual Conference

Regional News / Reminders

Career Opportunities

Quick Links

ACHE Web Site

ACHE Officers & Directors

ACHE Regions

ACHE Home Office

It is with great sadness that we share with you the news of the death of a past president of our association. Dr. Clarence “Tommy” Thompson served as ACHE president in 1970. His daughter Barbara contacted our office recently to let us know about his passing. “The association meant so much to him,” she said. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Thompson’s family and friends. From the Gainesville Sun: “Major Clarence H. "Tommy" Thompson passed away on June 9, 2008, at the age of 95. Read more..

Call for Manuscripts for Winter 2009 Edition

The Journal of Continuing Higher Education (JCHE) announces a Call for Manuscripts. For best consideration for the Winter 2009 issue, manuscripts are requested by September 30. JCHE strives to support continuing higher education by serving as a forum for the reporting and exchange of information based on research, observations, and the experience relevant to the field. Issues are published in the winter, spring, and fall. Submission information - types of articles.

Register today for ACHE in Nashville!

Don’t miss out on a boot-scootin’ good time at the 70th Annual ACHE Conference and Meeting. An outstanding program has been planned to give you all the latest news and upcoming trends in continuing education. The Next Generation: Access and Opportunity in Continuing Higher Education is the theme surrounding outstanding presentations that will provide you with applicable tools and surefire ways to provide outreach opportunities.

a pair of red cowboy boots Here are some fun facts and trivia about Music City, USA, the location of the 2008 ACHE Annual Conference and Meeting.

ACHE will meet in Nashville, Tennessee on November 8-11. Our meetings will be held at Gaylord Opryland Resort, one of the most luxurious resorts in the country, with cascading waterfalls and lush indoor gardens. And you’re not going to want to miss all of the exciting networking events that we have planned.Make plans to come on Saturday, and we’ll visit downtown Nashville for a networking reception at the world-famous Wildhorse Saloon! Traveling to Nashville: Tips for the discerning adventurer.

So saddle up, and make plans to join us in Nashville! You’re sure to have a “grand ole time!"
Visit the 2008 Conference Web site to learn more - logistics, registration, schedules, etc.

New Board of Directors seated for the Mid-Atlantic Region

Ellen Taylor, the former co-chair for the Mid-Atlantic region, has announced the newly seated board members for the region. We at the home office send our congratulations. Do the same by dropping these folks an e-mail.

Mark Your Calendars - Upcoming Regional Conferences

ACHE Northeast Regional Fall 2008 Conference
Friday, October 17, 2008
Elmira College, Hamilton Hall

The theme for the Northeast Regional Fall 2008 Conference will be Building Corporate and Community Partnerships.

View Northeast Regional Conference Information

Mark Your Calendar now for 2009 Regional Conferences!

2009 ACHE Great Plains Region Annual Conference
February 12-13, 2009
Norman, Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma

The theme for the 2009 Great Plains Regional Conference will be “Collaborations: Obligations and Opportunities.” Proposals will be accepted through October 13, 2008. Please contact Charlee Lanis for more details at clanis@ecok.edu.

Great Plains Regional Conference Information

2009 ACHE South Spring Conference
April 27-29, 2009
Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Louisiana State University

Don’t miss the 2009 ACHE South Spring Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hosted by LSU. Enjoy a unique meeting location on the Mississippi River, excellent networking opportunities, and action-oriented presentations that you can use the minute you get back to your desk. We look forward to seeing you!

View 2009 ACHE South Spring Conference Information.

California Polytechnic State University, Continuing Education and University Outreach
Academic Program Coordinator for Disaster Management and Homeland Security Programs — View job details...

The University of Arizona Outreach
Instructional Design Specialist Position — View job details...

University of Central Florida, Continuing Education
Assistant Director — View job details...

University of Central Florida, Continuing Education
Marketing Coordinator — View job details...

Rhode Island School of Design
Associate Director for Programs — View job details...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Campus
Assistant Director of Credit and Distance Education Activities — View job details...