ACUPA 2012 - Denver, CO - May 6 to 9 - In conjunction with WACUBO
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WACUBO 2012

ACUPA 2012 – Join in the fun!

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2012 ACUPA conference in Denver! This conference, which is held in partnership with WACUBO (Western Association of College and University Business Officers) from May 6-9, will offer sessions that appeal to all ACUPA members. In addition, all attendees will be able to attend any of the conference sessions and speakers being offered by WACUBO concurrently with the ACUPA conference. Register now at: http://wacubo.org/events-programs/annual-conference/2012-annual-conference!

Sessions

There is an exciting line-up of topics for the core sessions to be held across two days.

  • Finding the right balance of policy development through shared governance
  • Policy communication, once approval has been obtained
  • Emerging policy issues facing colleges and universities in 2012 and beyond
  • Engaging faculty in policy development and communication

More details for these sessions may be found under the Schedule/Sessions tab on this page.

Sunday Workshop

Effective policy programs don’t just happen. A strong development framework, institutional support, and standardized toolkit are just three of the best practice elements of a policy management program.

So if you’re looking for more details or champing at the bit for a more interactive session, then this Sunday workshop a perfect fit for you. The workshop will cover the areas below in more depth and we will be looking to the attendees to actively participate in the discussion.

Specific topics covered include:

  • Elements of an Effective Policy Program and Critical Success Factors
    Joshua Adams, Cornell University and Dan Montez, University of Colorado System
  • Phases of Policy Development
    Nancy Cappell, University of California, Joshua Adams, Cornell University and Patrice DeCoster, SUNY Empire State College
  • Policy and Compliance
    Candice Fischbach, University of Texas at Austin and Heather Foster, University of Texas at San Antonio
  • Effective Websites
    Michele Gross, University of Minnesota
  • Buy or Build: Using Technology to Enhance Your Program and Associated Challenges
    Anita English, Howard University and Paul Woloch, University of Western Sydney, Australia

This session is scheduled to run from 11:00 to 2:30, and carries an extra fee of $18 to cover lunch and materials.

ACUPA 2012 Schedule and Sessions

We’re pleased to announce the four presentations selected for ACUPA 2012. These four presentations will occur across two days (Monday and Tuesday).

On Sunday, there will be a pre-conference interactive workshop that will cover many different topics to include:

  • Elements of an Effective Policy Program and Critical Success Factors
  • Phases of Policy Development
  • Policy and Compliance
  • Effective websites
  • Buy or Build: Using Technology to Enhance Your Program and Associated Challenges

Come prepared to ask questions of the panel members and share your successes and challenges!

SESSIONS

Session 1

Finding the right balance of policy development through shared governance

Linda Makin, Cara O’Sullivan
Utah Valley University

Description: Policy development processes can range from stone tablets that are hard to change and directed from the top to wikis with too many contributors and no change control. A more effective approach lies somewhere in the middle: a shared governance policy development model with established roles and input cycles that provide a chance for members of an institution’s community—students, staff, faculty, and administration—to provide feedback and perspective in the institutional policy process.

Utah Valley University has established a policy development cycle that actively engages the campus community members. This presentation will share the successes and challenges of its effort and the benefits of the shared governance model.

Session 2

Policy communication, once approval has been obtained

TBD

Description: Just having a comprehensive repository of policies does not achieve the outcomes the University really wants, namely "doing what we say". Policy offices need to facilitate effective and targeted "push" and "pull" communication in support of sound policy development processes. Some of the supportive tools include:

  • A user-friendly website with search facilities for those actively seeking access.
  • A notice of new or amended policies, drawing attention to new requirements.
  • Briefing sessions for stakeholders.
  • Training workshops/online videos for users.
  • FAQs and/or Helpdesks to facilitate implementation.
  • Involvement of organized labor or staff representatives.
  • Targeted email briefings for power-users, centers-of-influence & other stakeholders.

Session 3

Emerging policy issues facing colleges and universities in 2012 and beyond

Dan Montez
University of Colorado

Description: A panel discussion (and audience interaction) regarding the top 5-10 emerging policy issues facing colleges and universities in 2012 and beyond, as identified through a review of questions submitted to the ACUPA list serve and a member survey in early 2012. A panel of policy professionals will discuss these issues and give their perspectives on how their institutions will be dealing with those issues. Examples would be similar to current emerging issues relating to social media and electronic cigarettes.

Session 4

Engaging faculty in policy development and communication

Michele Gross
University of Minnesota

Description: Target audiences for policies vary greatly. End users may be individuals whose work regularly requires use of policies, or individuals such as faculty who generally do not focus on policies except where they are personally impacted (e.g., travel). This presentation will talk about engagement during policy development and policy communication strategies used at the University of Minnesota for faculty.

Register

Register for the ACUPA 2012 Conference

Registration is now open for the conference! The cost is $475 if registration is completed by March 15, 2012. ACUPA members are able to register at the WACUBO membership rate, even if your institution is not a member of NACUBO or any of the regional associations (e.g., CACUBO, WACUBO). Please note that after March 15th, the cost increases to $525. Just sign in here to register: http://wacubo.org/events-programs/annual-conference/2012-annual-conference (The registration button is on the right navigation bar.)

The conference is being held at the Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel. WACUBO negotiated a room rate with the hotel of $143 plus tax per night. This rate is good from 5/4-5/13 to allow for some personal time around the conference.

Additional information regarding the conference, hotel and ground transportation can be found here:

We hope many of you will be able to fit this into your plans. SEE YOU IN DENVER!