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General Conference Information

Q. This is my first CCCU International Forum on Christian Higher Education, what can I expect?
A. Welcome! We are excited you have chosen to attend the 2010 International Forum on Christian Higher Education. All first-timers are encouraged to attend the Welcome Reception immediately following the Opening Plenary on Wednesday, February 24th, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This fun and interactive gathering is a great way to network with other Conference attendees. You won't want to miss this opportunity to make the most of your conference experience!

Q. What is the history of the International Forum?
A. While the Forum has traditionally taken place every 5 years, for the 2010, only 4 years have passed since our last Forum. The first ever CCCU International Forum on Christ-centered higher education was held in 1998 in Indianapolis, IN with more than 700 presidents, administrators, board members and faculty in attendance.

In 2001, the second Forum was held in Orlando, FL. This was also a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Council. Over 1,000 president, administrators, board members faculty and students attended. For the 2006 Forum in Dallas, TX the Council celebrated its 30th anniversary. This time, the Forum grew to more than 1,300 attendees including a large international delegation from our affiliate campuses.

For 2010, we anticipate record attendance of approximately 1,400 registrants. This is one of the only opportunities for large groups of Christ-centered higher education leaders to gather all together as one body. Our CCCU member and affiliate campuses and friends of Christ-center higher education await this event and we hope that you will join in that excitement with us.

Q. What is the layout of the conference program?
The Forum will feature informative sessions with dynamic speakers:

Pre-Conference Sessions
Several pre-conference sessions will be offered on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 23rd and continue into the morning of Wednesday, February 24th through that afternoon. The sessions will contain peer group pre-Forum meetings and events as well as lead off sessions that will set the tone for the main Forum programming.

General Plenary Keynote Sessions
The general plenary sessions begin with the opening banquet and plenary sessions will feature our keynote speakers. The plenary program will commence with welcome addresses and devotions, followed by keynote addresses and conclude with conference updates and announcements. Speakers will be announced in summer 2009.

Concurrent Sessions
More than 25 concurrent sessions and breakout workshops are available to choose from on Thursday, February 25th and Friday, February 26th. Hear from industry professionals who will deliver a practical and experiential learning opportunity on topical areas. Attain the knowledge you need to drive institutional performance.

Q. Do I need to prepare for a session prior to attending the conference?
A. No, the sessions and breakout workshops do not require any advance preparation or prerequisites prior to attending. All session handout and accompanying materials will be provided onsite.

Q. When does the Forum officially begin and end? What are the first and last events of the Forum?
A. The Opening Plenary Session that takes place on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. is the official kick-off to the Forum. Some events take place before the official kick-off, so please take note of the Pre-Forum meetings, sessions and times.

Q. What is the dress code for the Forum?
A. The Attire for conference sessions is business casual, usually defined as slacks, polo shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and comfortable shoes. For the evening events, the attire is as follows:

  • Opening Plenary and Exhibit Hall Welcome Reception: business attire
  • Advancing Women’s Leadership Event: business attire
  • Offsite Outings: casual attire
  • Closing Plenary Banquet & Awards Ceremony: business attire

 

Q. What are the exhibition hours?
A. The exhibit hall will be open on Wednesday, February 24th to Friday, February 26th during the following times:
Wednesday, February 24, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. with a Welcome Reception
Thursday, February 25, 8:00. a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 26, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Q. I would like to be a sponsor or an exhibitor, who can I talk to about available opportunities and target audiences?
A. Please contact Juliene Moore, Director of Conference Services regarding available sponsorship or exhibition opportunities.

Accommodations

Q. What are the room rates at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta?
A. The room rate for our group is $159 per night.

Q. How do I book my room?
A. You can book your reservation online via the Forum Reservation Web site.  You can also book a reservation by calling the Hyatt Regency Atlanta at (404) 577-1234 or (800) 233-1234.
The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is located at:
265 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303-1294

Q. How do I cancel my reservation?
A. You can cancel your reservation by calling the Hyatt Regency Atlanta at (404) 577-1234. Reservations cancelled within 72 hours of arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee of one night’s stay imposed by the Hyatt Corporation. Cancellation fees will not be charged for reservations cancelled before 72 hours.

Registration

Q. What are the registration fees and what is included in my registration?
A.  Visit the 2010 Forum Registration page for fees.

Hotel reservations are not part of the conference fee so please contact the hotel directly for the CCCU conference rate to reserve your accommodations for the conference. To reserve hotel accommodations online, click here.

Q. What are the registration deadlines?
A. The early registration deadline is November 1, 2009. Registration fees will increase after that date. Online registration closes February 1, 2010. Any registrations after that time will be accommodated onsite. Registrations made onsite will require immediate payment in the form of institutional check, money order or credit card, personal checks will not be accepted.

Q. What are the ticketed events?
A. The ticketed events are:
         Exhibit Hall Lunches
         Advancing Women’s Leadership Event

Q. What are the onsite registration hours and procedures?
A. Badges and conference packets can be picked up upon check in from the registration counters. Self-Registration kiosks will be available onsite for late registrants. The onsite registration area will be open:

Pre-Registration Tuesday, February 23 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Day 1 Wednesday, February 24 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration Day 2 Thursday, February 25 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Registration Day 3 Friday, February 26 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
 

Q. What is the cancellation policy?
A.  You can cancel your reservation by calling the Hyatt Regency Atlanta at (404) 577-1234. Reservations cancelled within 72 hours of arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee of one night’s stay imposed by the Hyatt Corporation. Cancellation fees will not be charged for reservations cancelled before 72 hours.

Membership

Q. I would like to inquire about CCCU membership?
A. For questions about membership, please contact Jennifer Byrnes at 202-546-8713.