2025 CCAS Seminar for Department Chairs/Heads
August 3, 4 & 5
Wichita, KS

The Seminar is open to chairs/heads at accredited baccalaureate degree-granting CCAS Member institutions only.  Due to space limitations, no more than FOUR chairs from the same institution will be admitted.  The first 50 registration requests will be accepted; additional requests will be wait-listed in order of receipt.

Registration Fee:   CCAS Member Institution (per person)             $995                          

                            

Payment must be made by credit card at the time you register.  Registration includes seminar materials, two social hours, breakfast and lunch on Monday, breakfast on Tuesday, and refreshment breaks.
*If you are unsure whether your Institution is a CCAS member please email connect@ccas.net.
How to Register:  Click the “Next” button located at the bottom of this screen.  Enter email address of registrant in "New User" box and click "Continue as New User," completing the information requested.  You are now ready to register.
Registration Deadline:  July 4, or until the seminar is filled.  Your registration will be confirmed once you have successfully completed the online registration process.  Note:  Registration is likely to fill well before the cut-off date, so please do not make hotel and travel arrangements until you have received your registration confirmation.
Cancellation Policy: For written cancellations received in the CCAS office by 5:00 p.m. EST on June 19, CCAS will refund the registration fee, less a $95 administrative fee. After June 19, no refunds will be granted.
Program Information:

CCAS Seminar for New Deans (August 3-6, 2025) & CCAS Seminar for Department Chairs & Heads (August 3-5, 2025)

  • Topics include College & Department Organization and Planning, Budget and Resource Management, Development, Recruitment and Retention of Faculty and Staff, Legal Issues, Communicating from the Middle, and more
  • Program includes interactive presentations, small group work, case study discussions, and informal networking at meals and receptions
  • Collocated in Wichita, KS, with some shared programming & shared refreshments
  • Both seminars begin at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 3
  • Chairs conclude before lunch on Tuesday; Deans before lunch on Wednesday

Agenda:

Day 1:
3:00-5:00 PM Registration
4:00-5:00 PM Session
5:30-6:30 PM Reception

Dinner on Your Own

Day 2:
7:30-8:45 AM Breakfast
8:00-5:00 Sessions with Lunch Included
Dinner on Your Own- Small Groups Coordinated

Day 3:
7:30-8:45 AM Breakfast
8:00-11:30 Sessions, Adjourn before lunch.
 
Hotel Information:
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita
400 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
Rate:   $139.00 single/double plus tax
Hotel reservation deadline: June 11
Attendees can make reservations by visiting this link:

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