Commission Central
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

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Renaissance Savery Hotel
401 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
800-798-2151
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Des Moines Marriott - Downtown
700 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
800-514-4681
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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.