ACE - Association for Communication Excellence

ACE Conference June 21-23, 2021

The ACE Board of Directors and 2021 Conference Committee voted to hold our 2021 Conference virtually after reviewing the input we received from all of you. We understand that budgets and travel restrictions will limit many from participating at in-person events throughout 2021.

What does this mean for you?

We have more time to plan for a virtual conference. Expect to see new interactive elements in our 2021 conference and hands-on learning opportunities from communications experts and your fellow ACE members.
We are constructing the schedule in order to maximize your ability to participate. We are considering shorter sessions over multiple days, and combinations of in-person and on-demand content.
Networking with your peers from ACE is a critical part of the conference for many attendees. We are exploring options for virtual networking in 2021.

Our goal is for you to have the best conference experience possible.

Stacy Herrick and Stacey Stearns, 2021 Conference Co-Chairs

Schedule

- Monday, June 21^st – 11 AM – 5 PM EDT
- - 11:00 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. Academic & Research Paper Presentation
  - 1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. Academic & Research Poster Sessions
  - 2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. Academic & Research Poster Sessions
  - 2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. ACE New Member Reception
  - 2:00 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. ACE Retiree and Past Presidents Meeting
  - 3:00 p.m. - 3:55 p.m. ACE Member and Business Meeting
  - 4:00 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. Networking and Celebrations
- Tuesday, June 22^nd – 11 AM – 5 PM EDT
- - 11:00 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. Professional Development Sessions
  - 1:00 p.m. - 1:55 p.m. Keynote Speaker Jacinda Walker - Closing the Diversity Gap in Design
  - 2:00 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Professional Development Sessions
  - 3:25 p.m. - 4:25 p.m. C & A Awards
  - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Networking and Celebrations
- Wednesday, June 23^rd – 11 AM – 5 PM EDT
- - 11:00 a.m. - 12:55 p.m. Professional Development Sessions
  - 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Hermance Speaker - Tristan Ahtone
  - 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. ACE Honor Awards
  - 2:50 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. Professional Development Sessions
  - 4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Networking and Celebrations

We would like to introduce the 2021 Conference Committee

Co-Chairs

Stacy Herrick - West Virginia State University
Stacey Stearns - UConn Extension

Committee

Karen Cannon - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo,
Bruce Dupree - Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Lori Tyler Gula - NH Agricultural Experiment Station
Ana Iverson - LSU AgCenter
Melea Reicks Licht - ACE Development officer - Iowa State
Chris Moran - Proposals/Professional Development Subcommittee lead - University of Florida
Bruce Sundeen - North Dakota State University
Ricardo Vela - University of California
Terrence Wolfork - Fort Valley State University
Craig Woods - ACE Professional Development Director - Oklahoma State

Ex-officio & Liaisons

Jennifer Alexander - ACE President - Oregon State
Tim Bowman - ACE Diversity LC Chair - Ohio State University
Latasha Ford - ACE Diversity LC Vice Chair - Fort Valley State University