2018 VRAS Annual Symposium

Registration is now open for the 2018 VRAS Annual Symposium!

The VRAS is an active, purposeful network of higher education colleagues in Virginia that advances open discussion and dissemination of knowledge to support institutions to achieve and sustain SACSCOC accreditation. The VRAS serves the higher education community in Virginia by facilitating inter-institutional relationships and providing accurate information and reliable interpretation of SACSCOC policy.

The 2018 VRAS Annual Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Charlottesville, 990 Hilton Heights Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. We are pleased to have SACSCOC Chief of Staff, Larry Earvin, joining us for this year's symposium. The Symposium kicks off with a networking lunch at 12:30 pm and concludes at 6:30 pm.

Registration

The $90 registration fee includes lunch and mid-day refreshments, symposium materials, and directory of 2018 symposium participants. Registration is capped at 85 participants.

Cancellations must be received in writing ten (10) days prior to the scheduled event. Please send cancellation request to Geoffrey.klein@cnu.edu. Refunds will be processed after the scheduled event. Please note that refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after this time nor will they be given for no-shows. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Parking

Hotel parking is available at no cost.

Lodging

Reserve your room today! The DoubleTree by Hilton Charlottesville is the headquarters hotel for the 2018 Virginia Assessment Group conference, and the group rate applies to VRAS participants. Attendees receive a special group rate of $126 per night for a single/double room, plus tax. To make a room reservation, click here: Book your group rate for Virginia Assessment Group. You may also contact Doubletree by Hilton Charlottesville toll free reservation line at 800-445-8667 or contact the local office at 434-973-2121.

Please speak with a DoubleTree by Hilton Charlottesville representative when you are making your reservation about any ADA accommodations that you may require.

Agenda

Registration/Check In
Lunch, Networking Groups
Panels on Topics of Interest
Refreshments
Panels on Topics of Interest
Q&A with Dr. Earvin, SACSCOC Chief of Staff
Closing Comments

Virginia Assessment Group Conference

The VRAS is co-located with the annual Virginia Assessment Group conference to make it easier for participants to attend both events. Information and registration for the 2018 Virginia Assessment Group Conference can be found on the 2018 conference page.

November Elections!

Virginia’s next general election will take place on November 6, 2018. We encourage all VRAS participants to make any necessary arrangements in advance of the meeting to vote. Please find information regarding absentee ballots at the following link: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/voter-outreach/upcoming-elections.html