Meetings of the Presidents' Forum

10th Anniversary Annual Meeting Scheduled for October 8, 2013

On October 8, 2013 the Presidents' Forum and United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) will host "Scanning the Horizons for Distance Learning: Extending Access to Knowledge, Employment and Prosperity".

This event marks the 10th anniversary of the Presidents' Forum annual meetings. Plan to join us for a welcome reception and dinner on October 7, and then participate in the meeting discussions on the 8th.

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Hotel Information

Participants should make their own hotel reservations. A limited block of rooms at a rate of $329.00 are reserved at the Capital Hilton through September 7, 2013. Please contact the Capital Hilton directly and reference the group name "EXCEL" to reserve a room at this reduced rate.

Capital Hilton
1001 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 393-1000
Capital Hilton Website

List of hotels near the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

 

Presidents' Forum Archive

These materials have been compiled as a result of the annual Presidents' Forum meetings nationwide. Review these resources to learn more about the Forum's initiatives and values.

October 3, 2012 - Washington, D.C.
Debt and Disillusionment: Extending the Economic Advantages of Online Learning

Agenda and available presentation materials:

Listen to the morning session

9:00am Greetings and Opening Comments
9:10am Opening Keynote Speaker: Jamie P. Merisotis
9:45am Panel 1
11:00am Panel 2

Listen to the Luncheon Keynote Speaker

12:00pm Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Josh Jarrett

Listen to the afternoon session

1:00pm Panel 3
2:00pm Panel 4
3:00pm Panel 5

January 27, 2012 - Washington, D.C.
Pirates and Pretenders: Addressing Issues of Financial Aid Fraud and Student Verification

October 13, 2011 - Washington, D.C.
Charting a Course for Online Higher Education Through Rough Seas

March 28, 2011 - Washington, D.C.
The Federalization of Highter Education

October 12, 2010 - Washington, D.C.
Online Learning in the 21st Century: Time for an Assessment

October 13, 2009 - Washington, D.C.
State Approval and Regional Accreditation for
Online Postsecondary Institutions: A National Strategy.

January 23, 2008 - Washington, D.C.
Serving Adult Learners: Advancing the Nation's Competitive Edge

March 23, 2007 - Washington, D.C.
Crossing Borders: Higher Education Leadership in the Age of Access

November 14-15, 2006 - Denver, CO
Identifying Regulatory Changes Necessary to Conduct Educational Commerce in a Knowledge Based Economy

March 28, 2006 - Washington, D.C.
Identifying Regulatory Changes Necessary to Conduct Educational Commerce in a Knowledge Based Economy

March 22, 2005 - Washington, D.C.
A Leadership Conference to Implement Change in Federal Legislation, Rules, and Regulations to Address the Needs of Adult Learners for Access to Federal Financial Aid

April 16-18, 2004 - Albany, NY
A Dialogue Among Leaders in Higher Education to Move From Policy to Practice in a Distributed Learning Environment

Upcoming Forum Event

October 7, 2013
Welcome Reception/Dinner

October 8, 2013
10th Anniversary Annual Meeting
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1615 H Street NW,
Washington, D.C. 20062

Event Contacts:
Laurie Keenan
518-464-8575
laurie@excelsior.edu
or
Sharon Mitchell
518-608-8162
smitchell@excelsior.edu

Sponsor Contacts:
Paul Shiffman
518-464-8803
pshiffman@excelsior.edu
or
Patricia Marcelonis
617-399-1770
pmarcelonis@usdla.org