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The AHEA 2008 Annual Conference will be held in Mobile, Alabama, October 1-4, 2008.
Conference Theme
"Animating Change in Adult Higher Education"
new Workshops & Schedule are Available!
Workshop facilitators have been selected. View the complete list of Tenative Workshops and Sessions (PDF/138KB) to begin thinking about what current topics in higher education you are most interested in learning about.

The Draft Conference Schedule (PDF/17KB) is also available so you can start planning your travel arrangements right now!
new Registration for the Conference is OPEN!
You may now register for early bird discount rates.

Three easy steps:
  • Step One: Complete the AHEA 2008 Registration Form. (PDF/577KB)
  • Step Two: Print and either mail or fax hard copy (keep a copy for your records).
  • Step Three: Go to the secure "Online Payment" page to make payment (live link from the Registration Form). Course number 08FGC040AG will be required on the Workshop Payment Form.
Pre-conference Session
"Does Progressive Higher Education have a Future as well as a Past?" (PDF/12KB) October 1, 2008 1:30-4:30pm

Please join facilitators Xenia Coulter, Alan Mandell, Carla Payne, and Corky Reinhart for what we expect to be a lively, open-ended, question-filled conversation that seeks to take seriously both our commitments as alternative-experimenting adult educators and our openness to new forms of teaching and learning offered by new (and always emerging) information technologies.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Carol Kasworm (PDF/14KB) will be the featured keynote speaker at this year's conference. She serves as Department Head, Department of Adult and Higher Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Conference Location
Visit the Mobile Bay Visitors Bureau to learn more about what our 2008 Conference Location has to offer.
Special Features in Mobile!
The Alliance is pleased to announce that we have scheduled a build on Saturday, Oct 4th with Habitat for Humanity. At the end of the day there will be a workshop on service learning, justice over philanthropy, and experiential learning. Details will follow as the Conference planning continues.

Also consider adding on a mini-vacation after the conference this year. Stay and witness a wonderful collection of talent at Mobile's Bayfest 2008, October 3, 4 and 5. One might consider the Newport or Monterey Jazz Fests superb but be prepared for spectacular entertainment!
Conference Facilities
Facility arrangements are available at two outstanding hotels! Conference sessions will be held at the Renaissance Riverview Plaza. The Battle House, a grand, restored, historic hotel is a few blocks away. Room reservations are available at special conference rates. Book now to insure your stay. Deadline for conference rate is August 31, 2008.

Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel: Room rate $119 per night plus tax: September 30-October 4, 2008. Call 800-922-3298, ask for the Adult Higher Education rate (use group code "aheahea") or Online at Renaissance Riverview Plaza. On right sidebar, under "Check Rates & Availability:" Enter the dates of your stay in "Check-in," "Check-out" boxes. Enter group code ("aheahea") in "Group Code" box. Select "Find".

The Battle House, A Renaissance Hotel: Room rate $149 per night plus tax: September 30-October 4, 2008. Call 866-316-5957, ask for the Adult Higher Education rate (use group code "aheahea") or Online at The Battle House, A Renaissance Hotel. Follow reservation directions for Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel above.
Conference Sponsor
University of South Alabama
Conference Planning Committee
Chair
Elliot Lauderdale - University of South Alabama (USA)

Subcommittees

Speakers
Alan Mandell - Empire State College
Danney Ursery - St. Edwards University
Elliot Lauderdale, Chair

Local Site Arrangements (USA)
Vaugh Millner
Woody Hannum
Donald Devore
Betty Wilkinson
Elliot Lauderdale, Chair

Promotion
Iris Harvey - Wright State University
Joan Dolamore - Wentworth Institute

Papers, Sessions and Posters
Carrie Johnson - National-Louis University
Tessa McDonnell - Granite State College
Danney Ursery - St. Edwards University

Logistics
Lenora Brogdon-Wyatt - Central State University
Anne Rapp - DePaul University

Other Committee members
Cindy Thomas - SOCHE
Judy Vergara - Texas A&M University
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