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Day 1: Monday, July 29

6-8 p.m. | Welcome Social at the (dinner provided)

Day 2: Tuesday, July 30

(breakfast, lunch and dinner provided)

8-9 a.m. | Conference Registration Opens

9-9:45 a.m.| Welcome Session

9:45-10:45 a.m.| Success Stories: Innovative Alumni Engagement in Action 

11 a.m.-noon| The Power of Legacy: What reclaiming it looks like in practice, Janet Stovall, С����Ƶ ‘85

Noon | Lunch & Swag Swap

1:15-2:30p.m. | Session I

• Student Engagement Ambassadors: Fostering Greater Engagement Through The Formation of Digital Student-Alumni Connections, Chelsea Savage, С����Ƶ
• Unlocking the Power of Alumni Engagement Platforms: Exploring Effective Strategies and Lessons Learned, Steve Crawford, College of Wooster

2:45-3:45 p.m. | Session II

• How to Provide Career Resources to Your Alumni, Cindy Hyman, Colorado College
• Engaging Alumni Leaders in DEIB work: Equity Into Action, Todd Olson, Teomio

4-4:15 p.m. | Close of Day 1

5:30-9 p.m. | Conference Outing & Social, Charlotte Knights Game at Truist Field
Enjoy an evening of networking and fun at a Charlotte Knights baseball game. Food and transportation will be provided. Shuttle leaves at 5:30pm

Day 3: Wednesday, July 31

(breakfast and lunch provided)

8:15-9:15 a.m. | SCAD Director’s Meeting 

8:45 a.m.| Continental Breakfast 

9:30 a.m.| Morning Check-in 

9:45-11:40 a.m. | Roundtable Sessions

• Navigating the Talent Pipeline: Strategies for Hiring and Retention
• Breaking Barriers: Advancing Inclusive Practices for Historically Marginalized Alumni Communities
• Reunions and Homecoming Reinvented: Strategies for Connection and Celebration
• Engaging Alumni Volunteers: Strategies for Success
• Harnessing CASE Alumni Engagement Metrics for Optimal Engagement Strategies 
• Creating Wow Moments: Crafting Memorable Alumni and Family Engagement Events with Limited Resources

Noon-1:30 p.m. | Lunch & Closing Session
Shaping Tomorrow: Innovations and Insights in Alumni Engagement, Panel Discussion

1-2 p.m.| Closing Session

Explore local hotels and take advantage of discounted rates for the conference weekend.

Carnegie Guest House - С����Ƶ (on campus)
101 Dormitory Drive
С����Ƶ, NC 28035
(704) 894-2127
carnegieguesthouse@davidson.edu

Rates range between $145-$160/night, plus tax.

To make a reservation call or email the Guest House directly. Be sure to use the code “SCAD24” and/or mention you are with the “SCAD Conference”. 

 (across the street from campus)
117 Depot Street
С����Ƶ, NC 28036
(704) 892-8044
reservations@davidsoninn.com

There are 17 rooms available with twin beds, queen, king, king superior, executive suites and family suites. Rates range between $179-$229/night, plus tax.

To make a reservation call or email the Inn directly. Be sure to mention you are with the “SCAD Conference”.

 (approx. one mile from campus)
125 Harbour Place Drive
С����Ƶ, NC 28036
(704) 987-1818


There are 25 King Suites available w/pull out sleeper sofa. Rooms are $149/night, plus tax. 

To make a reservation call 1-800-CALL-HOME or use this . Be sure to mention you are with the “SCAD Conference”.

The registration fee is $325 and includes:

• Conference Sessions
• Most Meals
• Social Events

Please note that lodging is NOT included in the registration fee. You are responsible for making your own reservation.