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ATTENTION STUDENTS!!
Learn about Careers in Educational Advancement. Apply
for a Scholarship to the 2008 CASE VII Conference
Today!
Consider the exciting field of educational
advancement – an umbrella term for the fields
of:
- Alumni Relations
- Communications and Publications
- Development
- Governmental Relations and other Public Outreach
programs at all levels of education
The West Coast District of CASE, the Council
for Advancement and Support of Education,
is offering scholarships for current students and
new alumni to attend its annual conference on December
6-9, 2008. The conference will be held
at the Hyatt Embarcadero in San Francisco,
California.
CASE is a nonprofit
organization for professionals in educational advancement.
The membership represents most institutions of higher
education, as well as more than 100 independent primary
and secondary schools in Arizona, California, Hawaii,
Nevada, and Utah. The annual District VII Conference
draws several hundred participants.
The conference features workshops and
round-table discussions led by professionals in specific
fields, distinguished speakers, and special interest
programs. In addition to the formal agenda, much informal
networking occurs at meals, social hours, and between
sessions. A job announcement board and vendor exhibit
area are also available.
The ideal applicant expresses a high
degree of motivation and promise for entering the advancement
profession. Current juniors, seniors, graduate students,
and new (one year) alumni of CASE District VII institutions
are eligible to apply. Judges will give special consideration
to students from culturally diverse backgrounds and
from institutions with limited resources. Up to four
scholarships will be awarded. The Scholarship
will cover the cost of the registration fee, lodging
(double occupancy), and some meals. Scholarship winners
will also receive a transportation stipend not to exceed
$150.
How to Apply:
After submitting the on-line application,
you also need to email the following as attachments:
- Letter outlining career interests created in Microsoft
Word
- Résumé including educational and work
experience created in Microsoft Word
- Letter of recommendation from an advancement professional
or a member of the institution’s faculty
- submitted via email.
Click
here to apply online.
Deadline: Applications must
be received by Friday, September 5, 2008. For
additional information contact Kyle
Button or call him at 323-343-3073.
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