Southern Methodist University
SMU

SPRING 2008 HIGHER EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM

"PRISMS OF DIVERSITY: 

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, ACCESS, INCLUSION AND EQUITY"

Logos of symposium sponsors

Southern Methodist University
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
The Texas A & M University System
The University of Texas at Austin
University of North Texas
Baylor University

March 4 – March 6, 2008
Radisson Hotel Central/Dallas
6060 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206

PRESENT
A three-day symposium designed for college and university administrators who manage:

Southern Methodist University, the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, The Texas A&M University System, The University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas and Baylor University are sponsoring a Higher Education Symposium to analyze legal and practical applications of best practices to promote equal access and opportunity and to enable compliance specific to higher education and industry liaison (AA/EEO and Diversity).

Program Times:

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 4  (Reception: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.)
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 5
7:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.  Thursday, March 6

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE.

YOU MAY REGISTER ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION BROCHURE AND SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TODAY!

If paying by Check, Money Order or Purchase Order, please make payable and mail to: Southern Methodist University, Institutional Access and Equity, P.O. Box 750200, Dallas, TX 75275-0200.

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION:  Deadline - February 20, 2008  Click here for a sponsorship form.
There are five levels of sponsorships ranging from in-kind donations to the $5,000 Platinum level.  For more information, please review the Sponsorship Form and don't miss this opportunity to show your support for equal opportunity and diversity in higher education. 

SYMPOSIUM: Deadline - EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 27!
Symposium Cancellations: Substitution of registrants may be made at any time. Partial registration fees are not refundable.  Refund policy applies to full registration fees only: All cancellations must be received in writing postmarked before February 20, 2008. After the deadline, entire registration fee is forfeited.

HOTEL INFORMATION: The Symposium will be held at the Radisson Hotel-Dallas Central, 6060 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas. Call (214) 750-6060 or toll free (800) 333-3333. Please reference SMU Higher Education Symposium for reduced rates: $85/night per room subject to state and local taxes (15%). Be sure to reserve your room no later than February 22, 2008, to receive room discount. Visit the Radisson at: www.radisson.com/dallastx_centralexpy. Click the link below to make room reservations:

Nearby the Radisson Hotel: Download a list of area activities (PDF format)

Travel Arrangements: The Radisson offers free shuttle service within a five-mile radius of the hotel, as well as to and from Love Field Airport. Parking at the hotel is also complimentary.

2008 Symposium Slide Show Presentation  (May take a few minutes to load.)

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