Annual Conference Committee

Committee Purpose/Mission

Develops organizes and coordinates the EACE Annual Conference. Within the conference committee there are several sub-committees that manage functional areas of the conference (i.e. programming, community service, entertainment).

2019 Annual Conference | June 24-26 | Connecticut Convention Center | Hartford, CT

Board Liaison
Craig Single, EACE President-Elect Vertex, Inc.
Annual Conference Committee Co-Chairs
Robbin Beauchamp, Wentworth Institute of Technology	Ali Joyce, Northeastern University
Community Service Sub-Committee
Co-Chair: Amy McPherson, Virginia Tech	Co-Chair: Joe Santacroce, Salem State University
Entertainment Service Committee Co-Chairs
Co-Chair: Lauren Campilglio, Saint Anselm College	Co-Chair: Tracey Hanton, Community College of Philadelphia
Exhibitors & Sponsors Committee Co-Chair
Co-Chair: Jermaine Harris, University at Albany
Hospitality / Newcomers Committee Co-Chairs
Co-Chair: Danielle Pearles, Virginia Commonwealth University	Co-Chair: Janis Stokes, FOCUS 2
Keynote / Employer Taskforce Committee Co-Chairs
Co-Chair: Jill Milon, Stevens Institute of Technology	Co-Chair: Samantha McGurgan, Merrimack College
Pre-Conference Workshop Committee Co-Chairs
Co-Chair: Jim Lowe, University of Connecticut	Co-Chair: Elizabeth Fegert Penn State University, University Park
Programming Committee Co-Chairs
Co-Chair: Kristin Eicholtz, DeSales University	Co-Chair: Gerald Tang, Baruch College, CUNY
Reesa Greenwald, Seton Hall University (O&A Rep)
Brittany Langletz, York College of Pennsylvania (Liaison from PD Committee - Continuing Education)
Publicity Committee Co-Chairs
Co-Chair: Theresa Mattern Wellesley College (Employer Recruitment)	Co-Chair: Mary Alice Barrows, William Paterson University (PR & Marketing Committee liaison)

Composition

2 conference committee co-chairs are selected by the President-Elect
Each sub-committee of the conference will have 1-2 co-chairs selected by the conference co-chairs and in place by August 1.
Each sub-committee may have a committee ranging from 2-8 members selected by that sub-committee chair(s).
One to two members Outcomes & Assessment focused ensuring that we are addressing the needs/assessments of our members
Two members diversity and inclusion (D&I) focused ensuring that D&I voices and concerns are heard and considered
Committee member solicitation should take place between June 1 and August 1.
Co-chairs should make every effort to include at least 1 employer member and 1 new member (joined within the past 2 years) in the committee.
Co-chairs are responsible for ensuring volunteers are active members of EACE by checking the directory.

Requirements of the Committee

Hold meetings monthly, meetings every other week the month prior to the conference, and meetings every week the month of the conference
Work toward goals and report to board