by Dear SoACE Members,
Congratulations! We have survived the first couple of months of the fall semester and most of the fall recruiting season is behind us.
As we prepare to finish the semester strong, I hope you have made plans to join us for the 2020 SoACE Virtual Conference. This annual event with a new virtual twist will help you recharge and reflect on what we have all experienced over the last 8 months. Our world has been turned upside down and the way we enact our professional roles has been reimagined. We had to “throw out the rule books” and pivot to ensure that we provided students with virtual opportunities to connect with employers.
The SoACE Virtual Conference will provide a collaborative space to envision what our profession will become moving forward. Ralph Leal and the entire conference committee have been working hard to make this event a memorable experience for us all. We are excited reconnect with our colleagues and friends in a virtual space, though we will miss seeing you in person this year! Here are a few highlights from this years’ conference schedule.
New This Year: Conference Highlights
- Our Pre-conference events will begin a few weeks prior to the conference.
- A new employer track focuses on programming to meet the needs of our employer members. Be sure to register for the Employer Conference Preview event on Nov. 18th.
- Join us for the Diversity Thought Leader panel hosted by the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.
- Register today for our virtual conference. It is an event you do not want to miss.
Thank you to all our committee leaders and members who have shared their knowledge and expertise with the SoACE membership through innovative and collaborative programming this fall. The SoACE Board of Directors is meeting this week and we are excited about all the initiatives happening in the association. We cannot wait to “see” everyone in December!
Warm regards,
Erica J. Lake
President I Southern Association of Colleges and Employers
803-576-6517
erlake@mailbox.sc.edu
College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
University of South Carolina