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 02/21/2008
ASAP District 3 2008 Conference hosted by SCAD: The 25th Annual Association of Student Advancement Programs Conference to offer networking and idea sharing for student leaders from nine states
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design will host the 25th Annual Association of Student Advancement Programs (ASAP) District 3 Conference Feb. 21-23. With more than 400 student leaders registered representing nearly 50 colleges and universities in the southeast this could be the largest district conference in district history. District 3 is comprised of ASAP organizations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Students involved in ASAP organizations are motivated by pride and enthusiasm for their schools. Their organizations work with either admission, alumni or foundations departments to recruit students, raise funds, keep alumni involved and/or promote traditions and school spirit.
The theme for the conference is Spotlight ON. The SCAD Student Ambassadors will roll out the red carpet for their guests at the Hyatt Regency. The conference allows students to network with people from other schools and learn professional and leadership skills. The conference schedule includes teambuilding and networking activities, student-hosted seminars, motivational speakers, a lip sync competition, an awards banquet, photo scavenger hunt, dance and other activities.
The speaker lineup for the conference includes:
- Richard McSpadden, former commander of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds
- Samuel Carter, SCAD director of fitness
- Richard McSpadden, motivational speaker
- Joseph Kline and SCAD performing arts chair
Students from many of the universities attending the conference will host workshops on topics like: “Lights, Camera, Act Professional”, “Branding Your Program or Organization”, “Triumph Through Traditions” and “It Takes a Whole Village: Volunteers.”
The conference is sponsored by SCAD. Additional event sponsorship is provided by EDS, CASE, Balfour, Hearse Ghost Tours and ExLibris Bookstore. For more information, e-mail ASAP. Media inquiries may be directed to 912.525.5225.
Named one of Kaplan’s “25 cutting-edge schools with an eye toward the future,” the Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and in Lacoste, France. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs also are offered online through SCAD-eLearning. The college offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Architecture, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, and Master of Urban Design degrees.
is an alliance of student organizations that provides resources and opportunities for networking and leadership development. The association promotes student involvement in educational advancement and rewards excellence in student programming. To join the Association of Student Advancement Programs, you institution must be a member of CASE-Council for Advancement in Support of Education.
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