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2025 Region VI Conference | November 7-9 | Case Western Reserve University
Registration
Registration is open! Register now to attend the 2025 Region VI Conference at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Regular (Through October 17)
- Professional Member: $325
- Professional Non-Member: $425
- Student Member: $225
- Student Non-Member: $325
- Retiree: $125
Late (After October 17)
- Professional Member: $375
- Professional Non-Member: $475
- Student Member: $275
- Student Non-Member: $325
- Retiree: $125
2025 Region VI Conference T-Shirts are available! Click here to view the design. Order your shirt by adding “Region VI T-Shirt” to your registration.
Educational Sessions
Region VI is no longer accepting educational session submissions. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal! The full list of Education Session offerings will be available soon.
Timeline:
September 12: Sessions Due
September 15-26: Review of Proposals
October 3: Session Selection Notification
October 13: Presenters will confirm/accept their presentation status
Have questions about presenting? Reach out to the CPT Programming Team!
Tentative Schedule
Friday, November 7
- 11a.m.–3p.m. – Pre-conference Tours
- 3–4:15 p.m. – Conference Opening & Keynote
- 4:30–5:20 p.m. – Ed Session Block #1
- 5:30–7:00 p.m. – Dinner as a Region
- 7–9:00 p.m. – Region VI socials
saturday, november 8
- 9–9:50 a.m. – Ed Session Block #2
- 10–10:50 a.m. – Ed Session Block #3
- 10:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. – Vendor Fair
- 11:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. – Lunch & Keynote
- 12:45–1:15 p.m. – Break
- 1:15–1:45 p.m. – Flash Session #1
- 1–1:50 p.m. – Ed Session Block #4
- 2–2:50 p.m. – Ed Session Block #5
- 3–3:50 p.m. – Ed Session Block #6
- 4–5:00 p.m. – Break
- 5–7:00 p.m. – Region VI Awards Dinner
- 7–9p.m. – Student Social
sunday, November 9
- 8:30–10:00 a.m. – Light Breakfast
- 9:00–10:00 a.m. – Closing Session
Tours
Pre-Conference: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Tour
Friday, November 7; 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Kick off your ACUI conference experience with an electrifying visit to the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Born from the collision of Rhythm & Blues, Country, and Gospel, Rock & Roll is a spirit that is inclusive and ever-changing. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates the sounds of youth culture and honors the artists whose music connects us all.
Pre-Conference: Severance Music Center Tour
Friday, November 7; 1:00-2:00 pm
America’s Most Beautiful Concert Hall. Regarded by many music-lovers as one of the world’s most beautiful concert halls, Severance opened in 1931 as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra. Severance serves as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra for concerts, rehearsals, and administration. The building is also rented by a variety of local organizations and private citizens for performances, meetings, and gala events.
Samson Health Medical Pavilion (Health Education Campus) Building Tour
Saturday, November 8: 10:00-10:50 am
The centerpiece of Case Western’s Health Education Campus is the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, a 477,000-square-foot building in which medicine, nursing, dental, physician assistant and even social work students study and learn together. Named after the Samsons, the pavilion features a 27,000-square-foot central atrium, admissions and other academic learning environments. On the first floor is a $5 million conference center featuring a 7,000-square-foot auditorium and 4,800-square-foot lecture hall, where students from all programs may gather for interprofessional lessons, featured speakers and demonstrations. The building also houses an innovation laboratory, where students and faculty can develop and test new technologies, and pilot their use in health care education. PLEASE NOTE: This tour will take place during an Educational Session.
Sears think[box]- Makers Space Tour
Saturday, November 8: 2:00-2:50 pm
Housed in an iconic seven-story, 50,000-square-foot facility at Case Western Reserve University, Sears think[box] is a world-class innovation center, makerspace and entrepreneurship ecosystem that welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Backed by the expertise of an R1 research institution, think[box] opened in its current location in 2015 to bring together resources for venture creation and entrepreneurship under one roof. Whether you’re looking for prototyping and fabrication equipment, space to brainstorm, legal and business support to commercialize intellectual property, or guidance to create market-ready products with real-world impact, our team at think[box] can help. Here, students have launched startups that change the trajectory of their careers; researchers have forged new partnerships and proven ideas viable; industry partners have discovered space to find new inspiration, and community members have turned part-time tinkering into full-time doing. It all goes to show, Sears think[box] is the ideal place to turn your idea into a reality. PLEASE NOTE: This tour will take place during an Educational Session.
Tinkham Veale University Center Detail Tour
Saturday, November 8: 2:00-2:50 pm & 3:00-3:50 pm
Take a deep dive into the operations of the Tinkham Veale University Center. This guided tour will give you time to ask the questions every student center staffer wants to ask about the logistics behind this beautiful building. PLEASE NOTE: This tour will take place during an Educational Session. Limited on-site registration available.
Thwing Student Center Tour
Saturday, November 8: 2:00-2:50 pm & 3:00-3:50 pm
Join us on an immersive tour of the Thwing Student Center. This building is an essential hub of student life at Case Western Reserve University. Discover how this dynamic space supports the campus community through its wide range of services, gathering areas, and student-focused programs. PLEASE NOTE: This tour will take place during an Educational Session. Limited on-site registration available.
Maltz Performing Arts Center Tour
Saturday, November 8: 3:00-3:50 pm
One of only a few projects of its kind in the country, the Maltz Performing Arts Center was created through a historic partnership between Case Western Reserve University and The Temple-Tifereth Israel. The extraordinary generosity and vision of Milton and Tamar Maltz, together with like-minded philanthropic leaders, has resulted in this extraordinary, unprecedented project on the university’s campus. With the completion of Phase One, the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center at The Temple-Tifereth Israel has become a place for a diverse selection of music, lectures and a variety of cultural enrichment opportunities. Phase Two will provide the new state-of-the-art home to the Case Western Reserve’s Department of Theater, including the department chair’s office and administrative offices for both undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as the university’s nationally renowned Masters in Fine Arts Acting Program, an important partnership with Cleveland Play House. Further Phase Two additions include: Walter and Jean Kalberer Black Box Theatre with 150 moveable seats; Roe Green Theatre with seating for 250; the Grand Atrium and foyer with a cafe and common-gathering area serving all three theaters; rehearsal studios, practice rooms, and costume and scene shops. PLEASE NOTE: This tour will take place during an Educational Session.
Travel and Lodging
Hotels
Region VI has confirmed limited room blocks at two lodging locations for the conference:
Tudor Arms Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton
Secure the group rate of $185 per night by October 7.
Residence Inn Cleveland University Circle
Secure the group rate of $174 per night by October 9. This hotel option includes free breakfast.
Parking
For information on navigating to the Tinkham Vaele University Center from the surrounding areas, as well as parking information, check out this webpage.
Please note, parking is not included in conference registration.
Keynotes
Seat at the Table: Why striving for inclusive excellence and belonging is more important than ever before.
Inclusion and belonging are crucial because they foster a sense of value, safety, and connection for individuals, leading to improved well-being, engagement, and overall success in various settings like workplaces and communities. When people feel included, they are more likely to contribute their talents, build stronger relationships, and reach their full potential. Our roles as higher education professionals is key to making sure that we instill these qualities and values in our students so they can thrive as they matriculate and when they launch into the world as professionals.
Presenter: Robert L. Solomon, Esq.
Vice President Campus Enrichment and Engagement
This is your Time
It has been said that difficult times will make you bitter or make you better. During these difficult times we find ourselves in the midst of, we have the opportunity to decide which it will be. As Viktor Frank observed, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” If we are to build for a better future, it is critical to create and nourish that space in ourselves, our teams, and our communities. Together, we will explore some methods and mindsets that can help us be agents of hope, positivity, and action.
Presenter: Jason Steckel
Associate Director of Greek Life
Support Our Silent Auction!
We’re thrilled to host a Silent Auction during our conference from November 7-9 and invite you to contribute!
What We’re Looking For:
- Gift Cards: Local or online.
- Gift Baskets: Themed treats or goodies.
- Campus Swag: Branded merchandise.
- Handmade Items: Greeting cards, knitted goods, and more.
Back This Year: Student Only Items- We’re offering items with lower starting bids for our student attendees. If you’d like to contribute items specifically for students or suggest a lower bid, please let us know!
How to Contribute: Complete the Interest Form by October 26 with details about your donation and specify if it’s for the general auction or student-only. For more information or questions, please contact the Conference Membership Team- Kristin Urig, Devon Sanchez-Ossorio or Linsey Scriven.
Volunteer at the ACUI Region VI Conference!
Information coming soon
Sponsorship
Interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities at the Region VI conference? Reach out to Hannah Muldoon-Davis at muldooh@miamioh.edu.
2025 Conference Planning Team
2025 Conference Chair
Kellie Pnacek-Carter
Grand Valley State University
2026 Conference Chair
Brigid Griffin
Miami Univesity
Conference Logistics Team
Ryan Benjamin
Transylvania University
Conference Logistics Team
Joe DeBord
James Madison University
Conference Membership Team
Devon Sanchez-Ossorio
University of Notre Dame
Conference Membership Team
Kristin Urig
Case Western Reserve University
Conference Fundraising Chair
Hannah Muldoon-Davis
Miami University
Conference Membership Team
Linsey Scriven
University of Michigan
Conference Programming Team
Kristina James
William & Mary
Conference Programming Team
Grace Rothert
Miami University
Conference Programming Team
Yaqob Nagi
Wayne State University
Conference Programming Team
Kevin McMahan
University of Michigan
Conference Communication Team
Stephanie Beld-Steichen
University of Michigan
Conference Communication Team
Brigid Griffin
Miami University
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