ACE recognizes that global perspectives are critical to solving contemporary problems, ensuring academic excellence, and preparing a world-class workforce. The ACE Annual Meeting is a useful venue for networking with college and university leaders from across the United States and around the world. We are very excited about the conference program for the 2012 Annual Meeting and the opportunities it offers for learning as well as networking.  We look forward to welcoming you in Los Angeles.

VISA INFORMATION
• U.S. Department of State
• Traveling to the United States (site from The National Academies)

For visa support, a letter of invitation can be obtained by emailing Lindsay Mathers, program specialist, at lmathers@acenet.edu.

Sessions of Special Interest to International Attendees
While ACE Annual Meeting sessions are open to all registrants (with the exception of events specifically designated as invitation only), there are several sessions that may be of particular interest to international visitors and U.S. campus leaders focused on internationalization.

Saturday, March 10

3:30–5:00 p.m.
Overview of U.S. Higher Education

5:00–6:00 p.m.
International Welcome and Networking Reception
Sponsored by ETS.

Sunday, March 11

10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Strength through Global Leadership and Engagement: U.S. Higher Education in the 21st Century (Presidents / Chancellors / Rectors only session)

Monday, March 12

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Quality Assurance: An International Perspective

3:15–4:45 p.m.
East Meets West: Perspectives on Partnerships

 
For general inquiries, please contact annualmeeting@acenet.edu or call (202) 939-9410.