This year’s 2011 Western Regional Conference in San Francisco has been canceled. We are in the process of planning a virtual business meeting later this spring for all regional members. Sorry for the inconvenience.

ACHE West – Sustainability in Challenging Economic Times

When:April 28–29, 2011
 Thursday 28th: 1–5 pm
 Friday 29th: 8–5 pm
Where:San Francisco State University, Downtown Campus
 835 Market Street
 San Francisco, California 94103
Presenter:Dr. Rita Martinez–Purson
 Dean of Continuing Education, University of New Mexico
Registration:$125 (includes conference and Friday Lunch)

Welcome

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The downtown campus of San Francisco State University welcomes you to the 2011 ACHE–West regional conference, April 28–29. We look forward to having you join us for two days of excellent professional development and networking opportunities. This year’s topic is: "Sustainability in Challenging Economic Times."

The San Francisco State University Downtown Center, 835 Market Street, is on the historic site of the San Francisco Emporium in the heart of downtown. Located just two blocks from Union Square, the SFSU Downtown Center is an ideal conference location: Market & Powell cable cars, extraordinary shopping, walking distance to China Town, and an easy jaunt to Fisherman’s Wharf. Shopping, dining and nightlife opportunities are limitless. See the list of local attractions.

Registration

There are three convenient ways to register:

1. Online

   ACHE West Regional Conference

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   Online Registration Closed: 29 April 2011

2. By phone at 801–422–5080, 801–422–7589, or 877–221–6716. VISA, Discover, and MasterCard payments are accepted. Weekdays 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. MST
3. In person at the Harman Continuing Education Building, 770 E University Pkwy, Provo UT 84602   See Map
   8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST on weekdays, excluding holidays.

Lodging

Courtyard San Francisco Downtown

Stay at the beautiful Downtown San Francisco Courtyard by Marriott located at 299 2nd Street, just a few short blocks from the Marquis for, $179 per night plus tax. Note: You must make reservations before April 6, 2011 to receive this special rate.

Additional hotels are within a few blocks of San Francisco State University.

The campus is easily accessible by car, BART, Muni and SamTrans.

Presenter: Dr. Rita Martinez–Purson

Dean of Continuing Education, University of New Mexico

Rita Martinez–Purson’s impressive portfolio over the past 31 years has evolved from a clear passion for lifelong learning and professional growth. With a career in higher education administration and workforce development that spans from 1979 to the present, her past positions include Dean of Continuing Education at Santa Fe Community College; Interim President of Santa Fe Community College; Human Resources Group Leader for Los Alamos National Laboratory; and Interim Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of New Mexico. She has been a Dean of Continuing Education for more than 25 years.

Now as Dean of Continuing Education and Community Services at the University of New Mexico, she administers the largest continuing education program in the state. With a major role in economic and workforce development, this program serves more than 40,000 students annually and employs over 450 staff and faculty, providing innovative educational, training and personal enrichment opportunities for students, businesses and community partners in New Mexico. The division includes the UNM Conference Center, which provides services to more than 200,000 participants each year.

She recently served on the Board of the University Continuing Education Association and chaired the Commission on Leadership and Management and the Opportunity and Equity Committee for that association. A Past Chair of the Board for the Learning Resources Network (LERN), she has served twice on that Board and remains an active leader with that organization.

Dr. Martinez–Purson is a Kellogg Fellow, a recipient of the UNM Distinguished Alumnus of the Year and was recognized as "Santa Fe Business Woman of the Year for 2001."