2014 APSCU ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO COMMENTS
Opening Plenary: Innovation in Education
Selected and edited comments from Steve Gunderson, President and CEO, Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities during the opening plenary session. p. 1
Selected and edited comments from keynote speaker Bob Kerrey, former Governor and
Senator from Nebraska, during the opening plenary session. p.5
Closing Plenary: Leading in a Climate of Change
Selected and edited comments from keynote speaker Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida and Chairman of the Foundation for Excellence in Education, during the closing plenary session. p. 9
Herzing Degree Helps Gardner Help Others in Dakar, Senegal
By Barbara A. Schmitz from an interview with Audrey Jane Gardner by Jenny Faubert
As the recipient of the 2014 Hall of Fame award from the APSCU, Gardner credits her success to Herzing University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 2011. p.13
Passionate Teacher From the Minnesota School of Business Receives APSCU’s Educator of the Year Award
By Barbara A. Schmitz from an interview with Debra Beglund by Jenny Faubert
2014 Educator of the Year recipient, Debra Beglund discusses her passion for education and keeping students and teachers motivated. p.17
Jan Friedheim Receives the 2014 Imagine America Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
By Barbara A. Schmitz from an interview with Jan Friedheim by Jenny Faubert
For her years of dedication and work, Friedheim was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award during the annual (APSCU) Convention and Expo in June. p.21
Admissions, Compliance and Financial Aid: Best Practices in Balancing Regulatory Requirements and Effectiveness
By Ron Holt, Co-Leader, Higher Education Practice, Dunn & Davison,
LLC, Audrey Kaplan, Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel, Southern Technical Institute, Vince Norton, Managing Partner, Norton Norris, Inc., Sally Samuels, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, FAME
The authors share their views on best practices to avoid student eligibility problems and maintain compliance, while maximizing outcomes. p. 27
The Long-Awaited Turnaround: Student Demand for On-Ground Programs Is Growing
By Bob Atkins, CEO and Founder, Gray Associates
Comprehensive information is available on student demand for vocational education. Bob Atkins, shares insight on overall demand and trends by location and program. p. 37
Managing Investigations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
By Allen Denson, Hudson Cook, LLP and Bruce Denson, Jr., Cobbs Allen
Private sector schools should expect to see increased Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the future. This article provides practical tips on what to expect and how to respond to a CID from receipt until conclusion. p. 45
7 Changes in Higher Ed Marketing You Should Expect
By Nick Barkman, Director of Business Development, Gragg Advertising
This article highlights some upcoming changes you should expect and keep in mind when planning your strategies for fall enrollment and 2015. p. 51