2023 Arizona GEAR UP Convening of Partners
CELEBRATING PARTNERSHIPS – BETTER TOGETHER
October 5-6 | Flagstaff, Arizona
The 2023 Arizona GEAR UP Convening of Partners is taking place on October 5-6, 2023, at the High Country Conference Center on Northern Arizona University’s campus in Flagstaff, Arizona. This event aims to bring together GEAR UP partners from across Arizona to celebrate their collective efforts toward educational equity, college access, and student success.
Goals of the Convening of Partners:
- Promote strategic coordination of services to maximize impact.
- Identify best practices that lead to continuous improvements toward achieving the grant goals.
- Collaborate and build relationships with partners sharing a similar mission.
- Engage in strategic discussions on education and college access within Arizona.
- Build momentum in supporting Arizona students.
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Agenda
2023 Arizona GEAR UP Convening of Partners Agenda and Session Details
Sessions
The Convening of Partners will feature concurrent presentations by our project partners. Space is limited. To secure your spot in a session, please visit the Session Selection page and fill out the form.
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Hotels
Hotels will be covered as part of your RSVP. Participants will be staying at the following hotels:
Drury Inn – Check-in time: 3pm
The Embassy Suites – Check-in time: 4pm
The Hilton Double Tree – Check-in time: 3pm
The Courtyard Marriott – Check-in time: 3pm
The SpringHill Marriott – Check-in time: 3pm
Check-in: Your assigned hotel will be provided in your Convening of Partners Details email. To check in, arrive at your hotel front desk and provide your name, ID, and a credit card. This card is for incidentals and will not be charged for the room rate.
Meals
Dinner, breakfast, and lunch will be provided by NAU catering.
For special accommodations, please contact alexandra.alder@nau.edu
Lactation Room
A lactation room is available in the Aspen Room, Located on the Second Floor of the High Country Conference Center.
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The Arizona GEAR UP Convening of Partners will be held at High Country Conference Center located at 201 W Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Events will be taking place in the Main Building of High Country Conference Center
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To reach the High Country Conference Center, simply go north on Milton Rd, then make a right turn onto Butler Ave. After that, turn right again onto Humphry Street, and you’ll see signs guiding you to the entrance of the High Country Conference Garage Structure.
Parking
Free parking will be available at your assigned hotel and at the High Country Conference Center Parking Structure.
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To receive mileage reimbursement for your travel to the Convening of Partners, please follow the instructions below and submit all requested information to Alexandra.Alder@nau.edu by Oct. 12, 2023.
- Fill out a Mileage Reimbursement Form.
- For help filling out the form, check out the mileage reimbursement supporting graphic.
- Email the completed Mileage Reimbursement Form along with the following info to Alexandra.Alder@nau.edu:
- Full Name:
- Address(where you would like the check sent):
- Contact Email:
- Phone Number:
- All reimbursement requests must be submitted by 10/12/23.
- Please be sure to log your odometer readings, departure dates and times, and the exact location of your departure and arrival destinations.
- Please note that reimbursement checks should be mailed within four weeks based on the time of submission.
Questions
For any questions, please contact: Alexandra.Alder@nau.edu or call Alexandra at 480-686-4082