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Tenth National Conference on Best Practices in Achievement for Students of Color

Our name has changed and so has the conference to better address needs of all underrepresented students. Please join us as we celebrate our 10th anniversary and our expanded conference agenda.

March 4-6, 2012

See the schedule.

Keynote Speakers/Presenters

Jack Thomas, keynote speaker at Best Practices Conference, Clemson University

Keynote Speaker
“Creating an Environment to Promote Student and Faculty Success”
Jack Thomas, Ph.D.,
President, Western Illinois University

Debora Santiago, keynote speaker at Best Practices Conference, Clemson University


Keynote Speaker

“Strengthening Public Policy and Institutional Practices to Accelerate Academic Success for Latino Students”
Deborah A. Santiago, Ph.D., Vice President, Policy and Research, Excelencia in Education

Johnson, presenter at Best Practices Conference, Clemson University


Presenter

“Disruptive Demographics: Implications for Higher Education”
James H. Johnson Jr., Ph.D.

William Rand Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy
Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Moore, presenter at Best Practices Conference, Clemson University

Presenter
“Supporting the Academic Success of African American Men in College: Resources, Research and Best Practices”
James L. Moore III, Ph.D.
Professor and Director
Todd A. Bell National Resource Center on the African American Male
Ohio State University

Registration Fee

The conference fee includes the President’s Reception on Sunday evening, luncheon on Monday, and reception and dinner on Monday evening.

  • Preconference Workshop: $195
  • Conference: $395
  • Both the Conference and Workshop: $545
  • Short on time? Join us for Monday's daytime sessions only.  $150
  • $100 discount after three or more individuals from the same institution register.

Refund policy: No refunds will be given after January 24, 2012. Substitutions are allowed at any time.

Register Online

Conference LocationMadren Center at Clemson University

The Conference Center and Inn at Clemson University
230 Madren Center Drive
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-5673

Hotel Reservations
888-654-9020, when making your reservation, refer to conference no. GF9219. Rates are $99 for a standard room and $105 for a suite.

Travel Information and Directions