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Pre-Golf Tournament BBQ Lunch

Renditions Golf Course

https://www.renditionsgolf.com/

Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Oozle Media

Renditions Golf Course

https://www.renditionsgolf.com/

Opening Cocktail Reception with Special Guest US Congressman GT Thompson, Chairman Of The US House Career & Technical Education Caucus

Location TBD

Financial Aid Workshop Begins: Workshop Will Run From 8:45 AM11:45 AM

Workshop speakers to include:

Federal Student Aid
PHEAA
Education Compliance Management
FA Solutions

Registration Table Opens: Will Be Open From 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Annual Cosmetology & Barber School Meeting
Cosmetology & Barber School Lunch sponsored by Milady & Beauty Schools Marketing Group
Full Conference Begins/Opening Remarks
Federal Legislative & Regulatory Updates

This session will be a panel discussion of experts on federal legislation, regulation, and current court challenges impacting higher education. Panelists will include Career Education Colleges & Universities (CECU), the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS), and TEN Government Strategies. The panel will be moderated by MAACS.

Best Practices in Accreditation

Panel discussion with the Executive Directors of four accrediting agency executives (ABHES, ACCSC, COMTA, and NACCAS. Panel to be moderated by BCC Advisory Group.

Break With Exhibitors In Exhibit HallSponsored by FA Davis
Breakout Sessions 1

Room: Capitol Room A
Session: "FERPA Myth-Busting"
Speaker: Brittani, Fairchild, US Department of Education's PTAC Office



Room: Capitol Room B
Session: "Making Sense of the Latest Changes to Title IV Financial Responsibility & Change of Ownership"
Speaker: Mike Wherry from McClintock & Associates, and Jonathan Tarnow from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP



Room: Capitol Room C
Session: "From Out-Sourced to In-House: Crafting Viral Authenticity On Social Media"
Speaker: Jenn Lyles, Beauty Schools Marketing Group & Charlie Parker, Aviation Institute of Maintenance



Room: Senate Room A
Session: "Embracing the Future: Developing Dynamic Curriculum for the Job Market of Tomorrow"
Speaker: Nicholas Curtis, Mujo Learning Systems



Room: Senate Room B
Session: "Raising Standards Using Data"
Speaker: Bill Benham, JBB Education Partners

Breakout Sessions 2

Room: Capitol Room A
Session: "Vetting EdTech"
Speaker: Brittani Fairchild, US Department of Education's PTAC Office



Room: Capitol Room B
Session: "Regulatory Updates For Maryland Schools"
Speaker: Dr. Emily Dow, Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)



Room: Capitol Room C
Session: "Transform Your Marketing & Admissions Performance with the Power of Website Engagement Funnels & Artificial Intelligence"
Speaker: Sterling Simpson, Enrollment Resources



Room: Senate Room A
Session: "The State Of Today’s Learner, But First A Trip Back To The 1970’s"
Speaker: Tash Uray, Simplitaught



Room: Senate Room B
Session: "Implementation Of The 2023 Title IV Audit Guide: Perspectives Of An Auditor And An Auditee"
Speaker: Luke Hoey, McClintock & Associates
Speaker: Carla Cline, Centura College
Speaker: Debbie Dunn, Lancaster School of Cosmetology
Speaker: Eddie Alkhal, Prism Career Institute

Reception In Exhibit Hall And Annual Cocktail Challenge sponsored by Advance 360 Education
Dinner On Own
Presidents Reception sponsored by Case Sabatini
Registration Table Opens: Will Be Open From 8:00 AM12:00 PM
Breakfast Available In Exhibit HallSponsored by McClintock & Associates
Opening Remarks
Breakout Sessions 3

Room: Capitol Room A
Session: "5 Months to 2025! Are you More than Halfway to your Enrollment Goals? 5 Strategies to Help you Get There"
Speaker: Joel Espinoza, Advance 360 Education



Room: Capitol Room B
Session: "Body Language for the Win"
Speaker: Carol Woodard, YappyCarol



Room: Capirol Room C
Session: "Prohibition On Unfair And Deceptive Marketing Practices: What you Need to Know"
Speaker: Brandon Sherman, Saul Ewing LLC
Speaker: Jason McElroy, Saul Ewing LLC



Room: Senate Room A
Session: "Understanding the New Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability and Certification Regulations"
Speaker: Roger Swartzwelder, Thompson Coburn LLC
Speaker: Scott Goldschmidt, Thompson Coburn LLC



Room: Senate Room B
Session: "Using Student Success Research to Guide Career and Technical Schools"
Speakers: Suzzane Markle & Donna Moore from Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Speaker: Ross Markle, DIA Higher Education Collaborators

Breakout Sessions 4

Room: Capitol Room A
Session: "Cybersecurity: What Schools Need To Do To Prepare For, How To Defend Against, And How To Manage And Recover From A Cyber-Attack"
Speaker: Dave Roberts, Radius 180
Speaker: Stephen Johnson, Radius 180



Room: Capitol Room B
Session: "The Adult Classroom"
Speaker: Carol Woodard, YappyCarol



Room: Capitol Room C
Session: "Using Technology to Manage Compliance: How BDR and Gainful Employment Affect Your Technology Infrastructure
Speaker: Paul Rutledge, Campus Cloud Solutions
Speaker: David Canaski, Financial Aid Experts



Room: Senate Room A
Session: "Boosting Retention While Building Community"
Speaker: Elizabeth Keifer Herron, Collegiate Admission & Retention Solutions



Room: Senate Room B
Session: "Gamification: The Benefits in Education"
Speaker: Judith Brown, STARS Campus Solutions

Break With Exhibitors In Exhibit Hall
Breakout Sessions 5

Room: Capitol Room A
Session: "Optimizing Your Google Campaigns For Success"
Speaker: Trevor Helbich, Generation Marketing


Room: Capitol Room B
Session: "Guiding Themselves to Graduation: Student Self-Retention & How to Foster It"
Speaker: Eleni Lailos Manikos, Coursekey
Speaker: Jack Godsey, Coursekey



Room: Capitol Room C
Session: "Pennsylvania Private License School (PLS) Board Updates"
Speaker: Nicole Campbell & Staff from Pennsylvania Department of Education



Room: Senate A
Session: "Tips For Regulatory Success"
Speaker: Sally Samuels, FAME
Speaker: Ibis Chow, FAME



Room: Senate Room B
Session: "ChatGPT for Education Marketing: Opportunities, Strategies, and Outcomes"
Speaker: Scott Cross, HEM Marketing Services

Annual Awards Luncheon sponsored by Campus Cloud Solutions

“Welcome Message” - Dr. Sanjay Rai, Maryland Secretary of Higher Education

“Presentation of MAACS Annual Awards” – Elizabeth Vlastos, Ancora Education

“How do Mid-Atlantic Career Schools Measure up? What the Data Says.” – Dr. Jason Altmire, CECU

Raffles & Prizes
Annual Business Meeting

This is a post-conference optional meeting for members. MAACS will share with members an overview of its annual budget, strategic goals, and other initiatives.