CLDE18: Book Your Hotel Room by Tomorrow!

Attending the 2018 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (#CLDE18) organized by ADP, TDC, and NASPA from June 6-9, 2018 in Anaheim, California? Don’t forget to book your accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Orange County by TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 15th for our low, group rates!

Book Your Hotel Room by May 15 | Hyatt Regency Orange County
The CLDE 2017 meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orange County (11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840). The special conference rate is $169 for a standard room plus applicable state and local taxes. To obtain this rate, you must book your room by Tuesday, May 15, 2017. You can reserve your room online here. 

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim in June!

10 Things Students Should Know Before Attending #CLDE18

By the #CLDE18 Student Interns

In order to make the most of your #CLDE18 experience as a #CLDEStudents, check out these ten things to do before arriving in Anaheim.

10 Things Students Should Know Before Attending #CLDE18:

1. Where do I register? Registration information is located on the AASCU website. Make sure to also register for the Student Pre-conference Workshop happening on Wednesday (it’s free!). 
2. Where do I stay? The designated conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency Orange County. Make sure to book your room as a CLDE attendee! Note: the group rate expires May 15 and rooms are filling fast, so book soon!
3. How do I prepare? If there is a group of student, faculty, and staff coming from your institution, set up a meeting before traveling to #CLDE18. Have the agenda in front of you and create a plan on who is going to each session. You want to make sure that you are learning and sharing as much as possible to bring back to campus and your community, so try to and make sure that you are each going to different sessions!Create your profile in the conference mobile app once the login information is sent to you about a week before the conference – add a clear headshot photo and your social media accounts.
4. What do I wear? Dress professionally, but wear something you will feel comfortable and confident in! You’ll be doing a lot of walking, so plan your footwear accordingly. Most people you will run into at #CLDE18 will be wearing business casual. Also, pack layers; sometimes conference hotels can fluctuate with air conditioners so you’ll want to be prepared.
5. What do I bring to each session? Make sure to bring your notebook and a pen to your sessions so you can jot down everything you want to bring back to your institution. You will also be connecting with many people, so have your social media accounts ready to share. If you have business cards, be sure to bring them with you! It also might be a good idea to bring a water bottle and some snacks to have throughout the day.
6. Where do I eat? For lunch, we recommend getting a quick bite to eat. You will want to make sure to make it back in time for your afternoon sessions! Some quick options are: Tusca and the OC Brewhouse if you would like to stay inside of the hotel. Del Taco, Subway, Pizza Hut, and WaBa Grill are also nearby. Additionally, there are some great restaurants in the surrounding area that are easy to walk to, like Citrus Grove Deli, Joe’s Crab Shack, La Casa Garcia, MasalaCraft Indian Cuisine, Outback Steakhouse, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Sunspot – An American Grill.
7. Can I go to Disneyland? Yes! For all attendees of CLDE18, you can enjoy a discounted twilight entry to Disneyland or California Adventure Parks. We’ll send the discount link once you’re registered.
   
   The Hyatt Regency (meeting hotel) offers shuttle services to and from the Disney Parks every 30 minutes at $6/person, with the last pick-up half an hour after the park closes.
8. Where are some other places to visit? We recommend taking some time to explore Anaheim while you are not in sessions!  There are so many things to do, like shopping, music & nightlife, and arts and culture.
9. How do I connect with other students? We are so happy that you asked! First, make sure to follow @CLDEstudents on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. On our pages, we will be updating everyone about important information throughout the conference. Additionally, connect with the student interns on social media! You can find Hannah, Collin, and Vera on Twitter. Take lots of pictures and post in our social media Don’t forget to use the conference hashtag – #CLDE18.
10. What is the most important thing to remember? Take this opportunity to learn as much as you can and have fun!

Last Day for Early-Bird #CLDE18 Rates!

Don’t forget to register for the 2018 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (#CLDE18) organized by ADP, TDC, and NASPA from June 6-9, 2018 in Anaheim, California.

Early-bird rates expire today, Tuesday, May 1 – Register Now!

The American Democracy Project (ADP), The Democracy Commitment (TDC), and NASPA are committed to advancing the civic engagement movement in higher education. Join us in Anaheim, California for our annual conference which brings together faculty, student affairs professionals, senior campus administrators, students and community partners. Together we will ensure that students graduate from our colleges and universities–both public and private–prepared to be the informed, engaged citizens that our communities and our democracy need.

Register Online | Early-bird Rates End Tuesday, May 1 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Registration fee includes all program sessions and materials; reception on Thursday; and breakfast on Friday and Saturday. Register Online by May 1 for our best rates. Please register early to help us best plan this conference! Individuals from AASCU/ADP/TDC member campuses or with individual membership to NASPA have the following registration rates: Individual: $525 early-bird / $595 regular; Team Member: $465 early-bird / $545 regular. Other registration rates include: Undergraduate Students & Full-Time Graduate Students: $395; Non-Members: $625 early-bird / $725 regular.

Book Your Hotel Room by May 15 | Hyatt Regency Orange County
The CLDE 2017 meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency Orange County (11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840). The special conference rate is $169 for a standard room plus applicable state and local taxes. To obtain this rate, you must book your room by Tuesday, May 15, 2017. You can reserve your room online here. 

We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim in June!

#CLDE18: Not-to-Miss Pre-conference Workshops on Wed. Jun 6

During the 2018 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement (CLDE) Meeting there are a variety of half-day and full-day pre-conference workshops geared toward creating campus cultures, pedagogies and practices that advance a thriving democracy. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore assessment, political engagement, online information literacy, reacting to the past pedagogy, and more!

Check out the session descriptions on the meeting webpage and be sure to register by May 1st for our early-bird rates.

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9 a.m. – Noon
Half-day Morning Pre-Conference Workshop:
Experience to Integration: Immersive Civic Learning Through Historical Role-Playing Games
Organizers: Verdis Robinson, National Director, The Democracy Commitment and Mary Evins, Associate Research Professor of History, Middle Tennessee State University.

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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Full-day Pre-conference Workshop
Civic Engagement Assessment: From Mission Statements to Meanings and Measures
Pre-Conference Workshops with Networking Lunch – sponsored by ETS
Organizers: Abe Goldberg, Executive Director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Associate Professor of Political Science, James Madison University; Ross Markle, Senior Assessment Strategist, Higher Education Division, ETS; and Dena Pastor, Associate Director of Assessment Operations – Center for Assessment & Research Studies and Professor of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University

Attend both half-day assessment pre-conference workshops for a reduced price and participate in our assessment networking lunch from Noon – 1 p.m. OR attend only the morning or only the afternoon sessions listed below.

• MORNING:  Making Assessment Work for You: Strategies to Bring Meaning to your Civic Engagement Efforts
• AFTERNOON: Leading Institutional Civic Learning and Engagement Efforts through Assessment

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1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Half-day Afternoon Pre-conference Workshop
Advancing Online Civic Literacy: New Skills for Citizens
Presenter: Mike Caulfield, ADP Civic Fellow and Director of Blended and Networked Learning, Washington State University Vancouver

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1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Half-day Afternoon Pre-conference Workshop
Politics 365 – Preparing for Political Engagement
Organizers: Nancy Thomas, Director, and Ishara Casellas Connors, Associate Director, Institute for Democracy & Higher Education (IDHE), Jonathan M. Tisch College for Civic Life at Tufts University (Mass.)

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1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Half-day Afternoon Pre-conference Workshop
Student Pre-Conference Workshop
For CLDE students only; free
Organizers: 2018 CLDE Student Interns: Vera Barcega-Ramirez, student, College of the Canyons (Calif.); Hannah Jackson, student, University of Nevada, Reno (Nev.); Collin Sullivan, student, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Md.)

Be sure to register by May 1st for our best rates and book your hotel room by May 16 at our special group rate!

 

RATES GO UP MAY 1! Champion Engagement with Democracy and Join Us at #CLDE18 in Anaheim

Foster, empower, and magnify civic engagement in your students to create a better tomorrow

Rates go up May 1 – register today!

An unprecedented chapter of America’s political history is upon us and it has never been more critical to nurture engagement with democracy in our students and in our communities. Together we will work to ensure that students graduate from our colleges and universities–both public and private–prepared to be the informed, engaged citizens that our communities and our democracy need.

The 2018 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (CLDE18), being held June 6-9, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, in Anaheim, California, offers an opportunity for student affairs professionals, faculty, community partners, and students, to participate in discourse around the fundamentals of democracy and gain inspiration from our featured speakers to take back to your campus community. #CLDE18 will rejuvenate your passion for activating your students to be the change they want to see in the world.

We urge you to be a part of something bigger than yourself by joining us as a participant for this year’s convening of change. Register by May 1 to get the best rates.