Expanding Your Reach - Annual Conference

39th annual conference

Thank you for attending the 2010 Conference.
See the full report, photos, resources, and business meeting minutes through the Conference Report.

Moody Bible Institute will host next year's Annual Conference in Chicago, IL.
We're planning a big celebration to coincide with the 40th anniversary of ACCESS!

Lodging

Tthe theme of the 2010 Conference was "A Higher Standard." Many organizations are facing accreditation

issues and there's plenty of conversation surrounding institutional assessment and meeting certain standards; from accrediting bodies, or denominations, or local and national governing agencies. Admidst all of these voices, we are called to a "higher standard" and we demonstrate wisdom when we put these standards into practice .

It's time to get connected, get inspired, and expand your reach in distance education!

Key Note Speaker -

ACCESS is fortunate to have Dr. Katherine Amos as our Keynote Speaker.
Throughout the conference, she will be consulting with us concerning matters of A Higher Standard.

Now retired from Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Dr. Amos has a rich resume of serving and directing accreditation efforts in private and public institutions.
She served five years as associate director of accreditation and extension education at the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. She served as an evaluation chair or staff person for 200 accrediting visits and assisted theological institutions in conducting self-studies, preparing for peer evaluation visits, and developing extension sites, distance education programs, new degree programs, and international degree programs.

Dr. Amos has also served as an associate director for the College Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, an academic vice president, and an assistant vice president of student development. She has also been a member of the faculty of Florida State University and the University of Louisville.

Workshops and Presenters -

There are five Workshop sessions throughout the conference, each session with multiple tracks, assuring there'll be something for everyone.

Here's a sampling of the Workshops featured at this year's ACCESS Conference.

Turbocharging your online learning community
Stephen Kemp, BILD International

Distance Education Technology Decisions
Amy Donovan, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

Assessing spiritual formation in theological distance education
Steve Lowe, Erskine Theological Seminary

Library Access for Distance Students
Melinda Thompson, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

Please Inspire Me: Effective Leadership of Online Faculty
David Shankle, LeTourneau University

For full descriptions of all Workshops and Presenters, please see the Conference Brochure.

Location and Lodging -

The conference hotel is the luxurious Cincinnati Hyatt Regency hotel.

All room reservations include a full breakfast. Mention the ACCESS Conference when making a reservation.
Single occupancy (incl. breakfast) = $113/per night
Double occupancy (incl. breakfast) = $119/ per night

Make your reservation by phone - 1-888-421-1442, or online through the Hyatt's reservation system. Deadline for guaranteed rates is Feb. 16, 2010.

Conference Meals -

Use this form to reserve your spot for one of the great dining and networking opportunities.

Costs -

38th Annual ACCESSS Conference	ACCESS Members	Non- members
Early-bird Conference Rates (by Feb 1)	$179	$229
Regular Conference Rates	$279	$329
Pre and Post Workshops	$50	$75
ACCESS Banquet (included with registration)	NC	NC
Total Conference Cost	Save $75

CONFERENCE BROCHURE

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2010 Conference Brochure. (PDF)

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Wednesday, March 10

Pre-Conference 3:30 – 5:00 pm

A. Getting Moodle to work for you.
B. How do you know you have quality curriculum?

Networking Reception 5:00 - 6:00 pm

ACCESS Banquet, CCU Campus 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Keynote address
COTY Award presentation
Worship service

Thursday, March, 11

Fellowship and Worship 8:30 – 9:00 am

Workshop Round One: 9:15 – 10:15 am
Each round consists of 2 or 3 tracks.

Break: 10:15 – 10:45 am

Workshop Round Two: 10:45 – 11:45 am

Lunch: 12:00 – 1:30 pm

Workshop Round Three: 1:45 – 2:45 pm

Break: 2:45 – 3:15 pm

Workshop Round Four: 3:15 – 4:15 pm

Friday, March 12

Annual Business Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 am

Workshop Round One: 9:15 – 10:15 am

Break: 10:15 – 10:45 am

Workshop Round Two: 10:45 – 11:45 am

CONFERENCE DISCOUNTS

Get a discount on conference registration, plus many other benefits by becoming an ACCESS member.

LAST YEAR'S CONFERENCE

To see what happened last year, go to the Conference Report.

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Thank you for attending the 2010 Conference. See the full report, photos, resources, and business meeting minutes through the Conference Report.

Moody Bible Institute will host next year's Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. We're planning a big celebration to coincide with the 40th anniversary of ACCESS!

Workshops

Costs

Meals

Registration