What time does the Summit begin? What time does the Summit end?Registration is between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on September 9 and the Summit begins at 3:00 p.m. The Summit concludes on September 12 at 1:00 p.m.
What is the program format of the Summit?The Summit will follow the traditional AACP Institute format in which schools will attend as teams. There are approximately 9.5 hours of scheduled team time. In addition to the distinguished keynotes, there will be scheduled time for discussion with the lead authors of the five AACP Curricular Change Summit White Papers, and scheduled interactive debates.
When will the five AACP Curricular Change Summit White Papers be available?The White Papers will be available for dissemination on the Curricular Change Summit portion of the AACP Web site in July 2009 to provide team members with an opportunity to read and reflect on each prior to attending the Summit.
How is payment for the Summit handled?Registration for the Summit is on a first come, first served basis. When we have reached the maximum number of attendees, teams will be wait-listed.
What is included in our team registration?In addition to covering meeting expenses, your team registration fee also includes 3-nights accommodations; bellman, luggage and housekeeping gratuities; on-site breakfast, lunch and dinner; refreshment breaks; and a welcome reception.
What if we need to add, remove or replace a team member?If a team member needs to be added, removed or replaced, please contact Melinda D. Colón, governance programs and meetings manager, at 703-739-2330 ext. 1012 or summit@aacp.org by Friday, July 31. Any team member removal must adhere to the 3-person team minimum requirement. Changes will not be permitted after July 31.What is the AACP Refund and Cancellation Policy?Team Registration: A cancellation fee of 15% of the total team registration per school will be applied if the team withdraws from the Summit prior to Friday, July 31. A cancellation fee of 30% of the total team registration per school will be applied after July 31. Team Member Registration: If a team member needs to be removed, a full refund will be made if the minimum requirement of 3-person team is still met. The team member must be removed prior to July 31. If the removal of the team member affects the minimum requirement, the team will be cancelled and the team registration cancellation policy above will apply. No refunds will be made for individual team member cancellations after July 31.
To request a meeting registration refund or cancellation, please contact Sibu Ramamurthy, associate director of finance, at 703-739-2330 ext. 1025 or sramamurthy@aacp.org.
Where is the Summit being held? All sessions will be held at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center.
The hotel is located 25 minutes from the Phoenix International Sky Harbor Airport. You can arrange ground transportation by contacting the Center at 480-596-7535. Reservations must be made at least 24-hours in advance. The Center's limo vans will bring you directly to the resort in Scottsdale at a cost of $24.00 per person.
All meeting space is in the Center. Please note the guest room Internet charge of $10.00 per day is applicable if selected.
Hotel Web site: http://www.thescottsdaleresort.com/
Address: 7700 E. McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Who is the best person to answer any additional questions?Questions regarding your registration or logistics (i.e. transportation, hotel, etc.) should be directed to Melinda D. Colón, governance programs and meetings manager.
To request a meeting registration refund or cancellation, please contact Sibu Ramamurthy, associate director of finance, at 703-739-2330 ext. 1025
Questions regarding program content should be directed to Cecilia M. Plaza, director of academic affairs and assessment, at 703-739-2330 ext. 1018.