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2007 Higher Education Research Conference
October 11, 2007

The Iowa College Student Aid Commission is pleased to sponsor the 2007 Higher Education Research Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on October 11, 2007.

Who should attend?
The conference is for college and university presidents, financial aid administrators, institutional researchers, elected officials, policy-makers, and other Iowa higher education officials.

Keynote Speaker

The conference will feature Bob Shireman, Founder and President of The Institute for College Access and Support. He holds a B.A. in economics from U.C. Berkeley, and masters degrees from Harvard (education) and the University of San Francisco (public administration). Mr. Shireman's research has been a major influence on national higher education policy during the recent period of reauthorization. His presentation will be entertaining and engaging. More information about the conference agenda is coming soon!

Conference Agenda
Tentative Agenda

Location
Des Moines University
Olsen Medical Education Center (building 1 on the map)
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
Campus Map (parking is available in any location marked "6")

Registration
The cost for the conference will be $25 ($30 after October 1st).
Register Now!
 
Contact Mary Beth Griffin or Mary Jane Pitman with questions about registration.
Toll-Free: 800-383-4222
Email: info@iowacollegeaid.gov

Hotel Lodging Suggestions

Holiday Inn Express- At Drake University 1140 24th Street Des Moines, IA 50311 888-465-4329 Local Map	Hotel Fort Des Moines 1000 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA 50309 800-532-1466 Local Map
Renaissance Savery Hotel 401 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 800-798-2151 Local Map	Des Moines Marriott - Downtown 700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 800-514-4681 Local Map
About Des Moines For information on attractions and events in the Des Moines area, visit the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.seedesmoines.com.