CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES American Association of State Colleges and Universities 2018 Summer Council of Presidents Meeting Delivering America s Promise July 7-10, 2018 Santa Fe, New Mexico E ach summer when AASCU institutions are on academic break, presidents, chancellors and their spouses take advantage of their less hectic schedules to gather in a relaxed setting and think about larger issues in higher education. AASCU s Summer Council of Presidents provides these leaders with the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally to meet their work challenges. As a corporate partner for the 2018 Summer Council of Presidents, you will have the opportunity to accomplish the following: Connect directly with presidents of more than 110 public colleges and universities and their leadership teams Hear directly from these academic leaders about their needs Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership Inspire innovation and strategic management for AASCU members Showcase best practices and case studies with clients at public institutions Generate company visibility with key decision-makers Help public institutions reach their goals in challenging times
Partnership Opportunities Available for 2018 Summer Council of Presidents 1 Opening Evening Event Including Reception, Dinner and Santa Fe Opera 3 General Session Sponsorship $10,000 (Three opportunities) $20,000 (One opportunity) The renowned Santa Fe Opera opens its 62 nd season with Leonard Bernstein s Candide : Every July and August since 1957, opera lovers have been drawn to the magnificent northern New Mexico mountains to enjoy productions by one of the world s premier summer opera festivals. The Santa Fe Opera s dramatic adobe theater blends harmoniously with the desert landscape. It is this fusion of nature and art that leaves such an enduring impression on all who come. Recognition during the event Recognition and exposure on transportation to and from the event, and on transportation to and from the airports Opportunity to offer a branded souvenir item Two full conference registrations Summer Council General Sessions provide the opportunity for attendees to hear from thought leaders and experts on topics of importance to higher education today. Introduction during the opening session Opportunity for brief remarks and/or a video profile during the session Two full conference registrations 2 Topical Luncheon Session $15,000 (One opportunity) 4 Mobile App Sponsorship $5,500 While concurrent sessions are not a part of the Summer Council program, there are points at which presidents gather to analyze key professional development topics, including a topical luncheon session on or off property. Opportunity to conduct an educational presentation in conjunction with an AASCU member institution during the luncheon Two full conference registrations Featured position in the conference mobile app, with the option to link to external content One full conference registration 2
5 Networking Lounge/Charging Station Sponsorship $5,500 (One opportunity) SOLD 7 Summer Council Networking and Visibility Sponsorship $5,000 Company logo on mobile device charging stations located in the networking lounge Opportunity to have corporate branded material available in the networking lounge One full conference registration One full conference registration 6 Badge Holders Sponsorship $5,500 (One opportunity) Company logo on badge holders One full conference registration 3
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES American Association of State Colleges and Universities Delivering America s Promise 2018 Annual Meeting October 28-30, 2018 Washington, D.C. M eet presidents from some of AASCU s 400 member institutions in Washington, D.C., in October 2018. The position of college or university president/chancellor is vital to the success of institutions and their students and faculty. AASCU s Annual Meeting provides a place where the issues confronting these leaders are discussed and shared with nationally renowned experts. Washington, D.C., has historically been an Annual Meeting favorite and a location with strong attendance. As a corporate partner for the Annual Meeting, you will have the opportunity to accomplish the following: Connect directly with presidents of more than 130 public colleges and universities Hear directly from these academic leaders about their needs Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership Inspire innovation and strategic management for AASCU members Showcase best practices and case studies with clients at public institutions Generate company visibility with key decision-makers Help public institutions reach their goals in challenging times
Partnership Opportunities Available for the 2018 Annual Meeting Presenting Sponsorship of the 1 2 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Awards Program $25,000 (One opportunity) Sponsored Pre-conference Session on Sunday Afternoon $18,000 (One opportunity) The AASCU Excellence & Innovation Awards program recognizes and honors AASCU institutions demonstrating excellence and innovation in their approach to achieving student success, regional and economic development, international education, teacher education, and leadership development and diversity. The award categories are as follows: Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teacher Education Civic Learning and Community Engagement International Education Leadership Development and Diversity Regional and Economic Development Student Success and College Completion Sustainability and Sustainable Development Award sponsorship includes these benefits: Participation in the awards ceremony through brief remarks or a video presentation Corporate logo placement on the awards ceremony program Recognition as the presenting sponsor in advertisements in industry media, Public Purpose magazine, AASCU member newsletters, social media and on the AASCU website Opportunity to provide corporate marketing collateral (e.g., brochure, white paper, research) on tables during the awards ceremony Spotlight article in Public Purpose magazine Opportunity to attend a special event planned for award winners, award selection committee chairs and AASCU leadership Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery The 2018 AASCU awards program sponsor will have the first option to renew the sponsorship for 2019 and 2020. A multipleyear commitment will be considered. A pre-conference session before the opening general session is open to all meeting participants. The sponsor has the opportunity to present content to attendees who will arrive before the official opening of the meeting. Up to two hours of presentation time are available. Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery 3 Opening General Session Sponsorship $18,000 (One opportunity) The opening session of the Annual Meeting on Sunday afternoon is well attended and highly regarded by AASCU presidents. In addition to the official opening of the conference, a notable keynote speaker gives remarks. Introduction during the opening session Opportunity for remarks and/or a video profile at the beginning of the session Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery 5
Sponsored 50-minute Concurrent 4 6 Session $18,000 (Four opportunities) Networking Lounge/Charging Station Sponsorship $12,000 (One opportunity) Thought leader sessions are held in conjunction with AASCU member institutions on topics of vital interest to presidents and chancellors. Opportunity to conduct an educational thought-leader session Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery Company logo on mobile device charging stations located in the networking lounge Opportunity to have corporate branded material available in the networking lounge Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery Sponsorship of the President-to- 5 7 Presidents Lecture and Luncheon $18,000 (One opportunity) Badge Holders Sponsorship $12,000 (One opportunity) A tradition at the AASCU Annual Meeting for more than 30 years, the President-to-Presidents lecture is a signal honor bestowed by the AASCU Board of Directors on one of their colleagues. The president chosen generally addresses colleagues on leadership based on her/his experience. Introductory remarks at the luncheon Inclusion on media press releases and photo opportunities Inclusion in AASCU s Annual Report Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery Company logo on badge holders Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery 6
8 Mobile App Sponsorship $12,000 (One opportunity) Featured position in conference mobile app with an option to link to external content Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery 11 UPGRADE Sponsored Receptions on Sunday and Monday Evenings $5,500 + cost of any sponsorship opportunity previously listed (Six opportunities) (Food and beverage not included and to be arranged separately with the hotel) All of the previous sponsorships can be upgraded to include the opportunity to host a reception on one evening during the conference. Sponsorship includes the option to provide logoed materials such as napkins or cups for the reception and to display a freestanding banner in the reception space. 9 Annual Meeting Visibility, Networking and Exhibiting Sponsorship $10,000 12 SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP Closing Dinner and Celebration at the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture: Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 Two full conference registrations A 6-foot exhibit table in the sponsor gallery 10 Annual Meeting Visibility and Networking Sponsorship $7,500 Two full conference registrations Transportation and Museum Memorabilia Sponsor: $10,000 Two dinner tickets Recognition of event sponsorship on print and electronic signage, in the meeting s mobile app and on the AASCU website One Annual Meeting registration Exposure on the motor coaches to and from the museum (to be determined by the type of service used) Corporate branding and messaging on a memento of the evening Opportunity to give remarks at the end of the evening Friends of AASCU: $5,000 Two dinner tickets Recognition of event sponsorship on print and electronic signage, in the meeting s mobile app and on the AASCU website We are happy to discuss custom sponsorship packages as well. 7