Conference Schedule

Saturday, March 17
Pre-Conference Sessions

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration

12:00-1:20 p.m.
Committee Meetings

1:30-3:00 p.m.
Like-Schools Informal Discussions
Join colleagues from like-schools to discuss issues of interest and importance to each group.

3:00-3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30-4:45 p.m.
Special Program Session
Sponsored by the Nursing Advancement Professionals
More Money or More Donors?
This session takes a hard look at the real costs of donor acquisition programs. Through mathematical examples and specific instances in the charitable sector, consider approaches that ultimately lead to increased giving and greater donor satisfaction. Explore the contentious questions of whether having more donors actually raises more money for your organization, or if high donor volumes actually inhibit donor loyalty and performance. Join our Nursing Advancement Professionals colleagues for this important topic.
Speaker: Penelope Burk, President, Cygnus Applied Research, Inc., Chicago, IL

4:45-5:00 p.m.
Stretch Break

5:00-6:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions I (select one):

6:15-7:00 p.m.
New Dean Mentoring Program Wine and Cheese Social
Members of the mentor/mentee program are invited to meet with each other in an informal social setting to discuss mentoring as a valuable professional development opportunity for new deans. The session is timed so that participants may continue their discussions during individually arranged dinners if they so desire.
Facilitator: Lynn Pearcey, PhD, Dean, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Sunday, March 18
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration

10:00-11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions II (select one):

12:00-8:00 p.m.
Exhibits open

11:30-1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own) and Visit Exhibits

1:00-2:30 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Program Session
The Carnegie Foundation National Study of Nursing Education
Learn highlights and outcomes of this three-year study examining teaching and learning in nursing funded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as part of a larger project studying preparation for the professions in several disciplines. Engage in discussion about the study and its implications for nursing education.
Speaker: Patricia Benner, PhD, Senior Scholar, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Stanford, CA, and Professor and Thelma Shobe Endowed Chair in Ethics and Spirituality, School of Nursing, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

2:30-3:00 p.m.
Stretch Break

3:00-4:30 p.m.
Program Session
Sponsored by the Government Affairs Committee

4:30-5:00 p.m.
Break

5:00-6:00 p.m.
The Nursing Spectrum/Gannett Foundation Lectureship Award
Susan Dentzer, LHD (Hon), Health Correspondent, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Public Broadcasting Service, Arlington, VA

6:00-7:30 p.m.
Reception and Exhibits
Cash Bar

Monday, March 19

7:15-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:30-8:15 a.m.
Orientation for New Members, New Deans, and Prospective Members
Sponsored by the Membership Committee
Join this group to learn more about AACN, how it can benefit you, and how you can
become active within it.

8:30-10:00 a.m.
Dialogue with the Board
Join one of these like-schools groups to discuss important issues with representatives of the AACN Board.

10:00-10:30 a.m.
Break

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Issues Forum and Business Meeting
President Jeanette Lancaster

12:00-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)

1:30-2:30 p.m.
Business Meeting (continued)

2:30 p.m.
Capitol Hill Visits (on your own)

Tuesday, March 20

7:15-8:30 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast

7:30-8:25 a.m.
Be a Leader Among Leaders
Those who would like to become more active in the work and issues of the association are invited to join this informal discussion about leadership opportunities.
Facilitator: C. Fay Raines, PhD, President-Elect, AACN

8:30-10:00 a.m.
Program Session
Mastering Your Message
What are the key elements in preparing to represent your school and the profession to others? How do you best prepare? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Learn valuable and practical lessons from a communications expert who will share sage advice on developing and presenting an effective message
Speaker: Patricia A. Clark, Private Consultant in Media Training, Speech Coaching, and Message Development, Ogden Dunes, IN

10:00-10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Closing Program Session
Pragmatic Economics of Nursing Education: Making the Case with Data
Nursing deans and directors consistently are expected to prepare arguments to support strategic initiatives and operational plans, and defend challenges that nursing education is expensive in comparison to other programs. Join an expert higher education financial officer to gain insights about how to prepare messages that demonstrate a command of economic facts.
Speaker: Roy F. Heynderickx, PhD, Vice President for Financial Affairs, University of Portland, Portland, OR

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General Information

Registration
The registration fee for the 2007 Spring Annual Meeting is $389. The deadline for early registration is Friday, February 23, 2007. The registration fee after February 23 is $459. E-mail messages confirming registration for this meeting will be sent to all participants. Please note that the Spring Annual Meeting is open only to the dean/chair/director of AACN member institutions.

Register online using this form.

Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Fairmont Washington, 2401 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037; (202) 429-2400 or (877) 222-2266. The room rate is $210 single/double. The cutoff date for hotel reservations is February 19, 2007. To make reservations, please call the hotel directly and request the group rate for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Reservations made after February 19 will be on a space and rate available basis only. Please make your reservations early as space fills quickly at the hotel.

Sign up for Fairmont President's Club. Members of the Fairmont President's Club can enjoy complimentary high speed internet access in your guest room and free health club access along with other benefits. To sign up for Fairmont President's club go to www.fairmont.com. When prompted for a "Hotel Invitation" select the Fairmont Washington, D.C. You will be issued an FPC number immediately. In order to take advantage of the complimentary services you must sign up for Fairmont President's Club prior to your arrival.

Transportation
Reagan National Airport (DCA) is located approximately 15 minutes from The Fairmont Hotel. Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 30 minutes from the hotel. Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) is approximately one hour from the hotel. Taxis are recommended from Reagan National and Dulles Airports; Super Shuttle is available for ground transportation from BWI (approximate cost is $35 each way).

Continuing Education
Continuing Education contact hours will be provided by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to all conference participants at no additional cost. CE certificates will be provided in your conference packet.

Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registrations that are canceled up to one week before the meeting will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received with less than one week's notice will be refunded minus a $150 administrative fee. There will be no refunds for no-shows.

AACN reserves the right to cancel this conference and any group activity that does not meet minimal group requirements. Non-refundable airline tickets are the responsibility of the registrant.

Additional Information
For more information contact AACN, One Dupont Circle, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 463-6930. If you require any special access in order to take part in this meeting, please contact Shana Cohen at AACN or by e-mail at scohen@aacn.nche.edu. The Fairmont Washington Hotel is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Information about this and other AACN conferences is available at the AACN Web site, www.aacn.nche.edu