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Albuquerque CVB
Ron Behrman
Marble Street Studios
March 3-7, 2015
Hyatt Regency
Albuqerque, New Mexico
January 23
Early Bird Registration
January 30
Hotel Reservation
February 9
Last Day to Register
42
nd
Annual Placement Conference
Contents
Conference Overview
Purpose ............................................................. 3
Educational Focus ............................................. 3
Placement Activity ............................................ 3
Preliminary Agenda
Tuesday, March 3 .............................................. 4
Wednesday, March 4 ......................................... 4
Thursday, March 5 ............................................ 5
Friday, March 6 ................................................. 5
Saturday, March 7 ............................................. 5
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Conference
Registration
Deadlines
See page 7 for registration details.
January 23
Early Bird Registration
Save $100
Conference Attendance Policy
National Student Exchange Policy .................... 6
Conference Absence ......................................... 6
February 9
Last Day to Register
General Information
NSE does not conduct on-site registration.
Conference Dress .............................................. 6
Bring Your Computer ........................................ 6
All registrations must be submitted
by February 9.
Registration and Payment Information
Participant Registration Fees ............................ 7
Confirmation ..................................................... 7
Guest Registration ............................................ 7
Registration and Payment Information ............ 7
Changes, Cancellations and Refunds ................ 7
Registration Forms
Participant Registration Form ........................... 8
Guest Registration Form ................................... 9
Hyatt Regency Reservations
Reservation Information ................................. 10
Making Your Reservation ................................ 10
Hotel Information ........................................... 10
Airport Transportation .................................... 10
Educational and Area Tours
Friday, March 6
University of New Mexico ................................ 11
Saturday, March 7
Acoma Pueblo .................................................. 11
Saturday, March 7
New Mexico State University .......................... 11
NSE Overview ............................................... 12
Photos courtesy of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau
Hotel
Reservation
Deadline
January 30
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
See page 10 for information.
Conference Overview
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Purpose
The purposes for the Annual Placement Conference are to:
 place students for exchanges that will occur in the following academic year
 provide in-service training for coordinators
 offer professional development workshops
 engage coordinators in networking with their NSE colleagues
 share ideas and insights into program management
 demonstrate the value of the program to the campus
 learn about the various campus exchange sites
 conduct the business of the consortium
Educational Focus
The Annual Placement Conference provides opportunities for learning in both formal and informal settings by offering:
 full-day orientation and training for new coordinators and prospective members
 presentations on various aspects of exchange administration, promotion, best practices, and professional development
 formal and informal opportunities to share ideas and learn new skills
 opportunities to learn more about member colleges and universities
Placement Activity
NSE policy requires conference attendance from each of its member campuses as a condition of membership.
At the NSE conference, campus coordinators will make placement decisions on approximately 2200 students who have applied for
exchange for all or part of the 2015-2016 academic year. All member campuses are expected to be ready to both send and receive
students at this conference.
NSE members cross eight time zones with campuses stretching from Newfoundland and Labrador to Guam, and from Alaska to the
U.S. Virgin Islands. Meeting together to place students ensures that all coordinators manage the interactive and interdependent
placement process in a timely manner and on a level playing field with no campus having an advantage or disadvantage in the
process due to time, location, availability of the coordinator, or Internet access.
Placements for 2015-2016 can be made only on site at the hotel. Therefore, member campuses that encounter unexpected or
emergency circumstances that prevent them from conference attendance must make arrangements and pay a fee for
representation in the placement process (see page 6). Placement access is only available at the conference hotel to ensure:
 access by all coordinators at the same time and under the same conditions
 assistance with issues of process and decision making
 opportunity to talk with coordinators, as needed, about students being placed
 dependability and consistency of the Web-based system for each member university
 timely distribution and receipt of time-sensitive application, housing, registration, transcripts, or other enrollment materials for
students
 all placement decisions for all member campuses can be expedited within a single day
 attention to placements without campus distractions and other university obligations
I feel as though the conference is an integral component of the exchange process. Being able to directly communicate special
circumstances about students to other coordinators and discuss the distinctive characteristics of the different campuses has
been invaluable when exchanging students. There is only so much that can be effectively communicated via e-mail and the
website. Additionally, the personable relationships that are developed at the conference allow for better working relationships
in the future, and thus a smoother exchange process.
Hope Emry Ortiz, International & Exchange Programs Advisor, Sonoma State University
Preliminary Agenda
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Tuesday, March 3
Wednesday, March 4
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Council Meeting
8:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Orientation for New Coordinators
and Prospective Members
Part II: Exchange Policies and Procedures
This meeting is for current and incoming Council members.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Orientation for New Coordinators
and Prospective Members
Part I: Placement Process and Strategy
Target Audience: Coordinators who are attending their first NSE
conference and individuals considering NSE membership for their
campuses.
This session is designed to prepare first year coordinators for the
placement process on Thursday. Presenters will review
methodology and strategies for making placement decisions.
They will also demonstrate how they utilize web resources in
working with their own applicants for exchange.
7:45 – 8:45 p.m.
Opening Dessert Reception
This event for participants and their guests opens the NSE
conference. Stop in after dinner for dessert. Make new
acquaintances and reconnect with long-standing friends.
Wednesday
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
11:00 – noon
2:00 – 6:30 p.m.
This session includes the management details, policies, and
processes that serve as the foundation for a successful campus
program. Topics include promotion, program eligibility,
application review, financial aid, working with key campus
offices, preparing for placements, and ways to make NSE a valueadded program for the campus.
Session includes continental breakfast, lunch, and materials.
Advanced registration and an additional fee are required.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon
This luncheon is for those registered for orientation and
members of the NSE Council. Others are welcome with advanced
registration and fee payment.
2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Increase Your Outgoing Applications:
Initiating Various Marketing Strategies
Tuesday
2:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Target Audience: Coordinators who are attending their first NSE
conference and individuals considering NSE membership for their
campuses.
Conference
Check-In
Thursday
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
This session is an active round-table discussion of innovative and
successful target marketing strategies from knowledgeable
coordinators who have increased their outgoing applicant pools.
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Northeast Region Coordinators
Coordinators will meet with their Council representative to
discuss plans for NSE’s 2016 conference in Providence.
5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
No Host Hospitality
6:45 – 8:15 p.m.
Opening Dinner
The evening provides a relaxing opportunity to connect with
veteran coordinators and welcome those new to the NSE family.
Albuquerque Information
http://www.visitalbuquerque.org/things-to-do/search/
Preliminary Agenda
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Thursday, March 5
Friday, March 6, continued
7:45 – 9:30 a.m.
Recognition Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
The NSE Staff and Council will recognize coordinator service,
contributions, and volunteerism as well as announce student
achievement award recipients. A brief presentation on the Clery
Act and its implications for NSE will follow the recognition
program.
9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Placement Station Set-Up
Panels and Presentations

Conducting a Comprehensive Self-Study of Your NSE
Program

Mental Health Concerns When Studying Away

Promoting the NSE Experience: Tips and Tricks for
Marketing and Recruitment

Spotlight on Quebec
See page 6, Bring Your Computer, for additional information.
Orientation for New Coordinators
and Prospective Members
Part III: Follow-Up After Placement
10:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Placements for 2015-2016

Working with Your Incoming Students: Nuts and Bolts

Working with your Outgoing Students: Nuts and Bolts
Locate your campus placement station and get connected to the
Internet.
Plan to remain available throughout the scheduled time period
even though your own placements may not take as much time as
other coordinators. Having all coordinators present throughout
the day ensures time for necessary communication about
exchange applicants and campuses. It also provides time for
distributing your own enrollment-related materials and/or
receiving these time-sensitive materials from campuses at which
your students have been placed. Distribution of enrollment
materials is scheduled at the completion of the placement
process.
See pages 3 and 6 for additional information on conference placements and
attendance requirements.
12:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch Buffet
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Regional Discussion Sessions
Coordinators meet with others in their region to share information and discuss issues appropriate to both the region and the
consortium.
6:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Albuquerque Dine Around
NSE staff at the University of New Mexico invite you to join them
for a no-host Dine Around in the Nob Hill area, Albuquerque’s
premier district for unique shops, dining and entertainment.
Additional details will be e-mailed in February.
Friday, March 6
7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
Join a discussion group for conversation on like interests.
See the registration form on page 8 for suggested groups.
Target Audience: First-year coordinators, prospective members,
and those needing a refresher.
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Council Meeting
This meeting is for current and incoming Council members.
Noon – 2:30 p.m.
Lunch Buffet and Town Hall Business Meeting
A buffet lunch is followed by a Town Hall Business meeting
where the NSE staff and Council will discuss the state of the
consortium, membership services, web and placement
resources, and plans for future conferences. Each campus is
expected to have a representative at this meeting.
3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Educational Tour and Dinner
University of New Mexico
See page 11 for details.
Maximum participants: 100.
The tour will fill on the basis of first paid registrations.
Saturday, March 7
8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Area Tour: Acoma Pueblo
See page 11 for details.
Maximum participants: 50.
The tour will fill on the basis of first paid registrations.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Educational and Area Tour
New Mexico State University
See page 11 for details.
Fly out of El Paso, Texas on Sunday or Monday.
Maximum participants: 20.
The tour will fill in the order registrations are received.
Conference Attendance Policy
National Student Exchange Policy
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Conference Absence
Notify NSE by January 23
As a condition of its NSE membership, each campus must
be represented in person at the conference in order to
conduct its placement activity relative to incoming and
outgoing exchange decisions. The majority of NSE’s
placements are made at this conference which will include
an applicant pool of approximately 2200 students.
Unexpected health issues, institutional fiscal constraints, or
family circumstances may prevent a coordinator from attending
the Annual Placement Conference. Since NSE policy requires
that all member campuses be represented in person at the
conference, the absent coordinator must arrange for someone
else from the campus or another coordinator to act on behalf of
their students (outgoing and incoming) in the placement
process.
Placement decisions are managed through a web-based system
that is only accessible by the campus on site during the
conference. In-person attendance is important for:
If circumstances prevent in-person campus representation, the
the campus must:

discussing individual student situations (your own outgoing
as well as obtaining additional information on potential
incoming students)

reviewing placement requests for your campus and making
decisions on which students to accept or decline

distributing and/or accepting application, housing,
registration, or other enrollment materials requiring timely
completion and return by students who have been placed
See page 3, Placement Activity, for additional information.

pay NSE a $600 fee for representation (as a sender and/or
receiver) in the student placement process

identify an NSE coordinator at another member campus
who can act on their behalf during the placement process to
make decisions on accepting incoming students for the
campus as well as respond to questions about, and receive
applicable enrollment materials for, their own outgoing
applicants

be available by phone and/or e-mail to their placement
representative on Thursday, March 5, 10:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. Mountain Time in order to provide information
and/or respond to questions as they arise.
A campus missing three consecutive conferences is subject
to membership termination.
General Information
Conference Dress
Bring Your Computer

Participants dress up a bit for the opening dinner.
Casual office attire is appropriate for the rest of the
conference.
Placements will be completed on site using NSE’s Web-based
placement system. Bring your computer, I-Pad or other Internetready device that can be used in a wireless environment.

For placements on Thursday, coordinators are strongly
encouraged to wear campus identifying sweatshirts,
T-shirts, and/or hats.

Casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes are
recommended for the Friday and Saturday educational
tours.
Use the Participant Registration Form on page 8 to indicate
whether or not you will bring a computer. Individuals not able to
bring a computer will be scheduled to use those provided by the
NSE Central Office during the placement process.

The Saturday walking tour of the Acoma Pueblo covers
areas of uneven and rough terrain; comfortable walking
shoes and layered clothing are recommended.
Suggested Supplies: computer power cord and extension cord
If you are borrowing a computer from a friend or campus
resource center, ascertain if you need a password or code to
access the system and/or bypass the firewall.
Prospective members do not need to bring a computer.
Registration and Payment Information
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Participant Registration Fees
Registration and Payment Information
A conference registration fee (Fee A, B, C or D) on the Participant
Registration Form on page 8) is required of each participant (NSE
coordinator, assistant coordinator, other administrator, or
prospective member).
The National Student Exchange does not conduct on-site
registration or fee payment. All campuses conference participants
must be registered by February 9.

The early bird conference registration rates, identified on
the Participant Registration Form on page 8, are effective
through January 23. After January 23, an additional fee of
$100 is due with payment.

All registration fees are quoted and payable in U.S. dollars.

You may submit your registration by mail, fax or e-mail
attachment. Use only one form of registration. On-line
registration is not available.

Make sure your registration form is complete prior to
submission. Incomplete information will delay the registration
process.

Your registration will not be processed without full payment.

Payment can be made by check, money order, Visa or Master
Card. You can deduct $25 from the full participant’s
registration fee if the payment is made by check or money
order. No deduction can be taken for credit card payment.

Include a copy of the completed registration form with your
payment.

Keep a copy of the completed form for your own records.
Adding Events at the Conference: Meal functions; educational
tours, and area tours cannot be added at the conference.

Institutional purchase orders are accepted, but are not
considered as paid registrations until the money is received.
Payment received after January 23 does not qualify for the
Early Bird discount and is subject to an additional $100 fee.
Confirmation

Special needs or special meals must be identified on your
registration form. They cannot be accommodated without
advanced notification.

Your registration will not be accepted if the liability waiver is
not signed.

Registration Fee A includes participation in the placement
process, presentations, discussions, panels, the town hall
business meeting, breaks, the opening reception on Tuesday
evening, and breakfast and lunch buffets on Thursday and
Friday.

Registration Fee B includes everything in Fee A plus the
Wednesday Dinner.

Registration Fee C includes everything in Fee A plus the
Friday Educational Tour and Dinner at the University of
New Mexico.

Registration Fee D includes everything in Fee A plus the
Wednesday Dinner and the Friday Educational Tour and
Dinner at the University of New Mexico.
Additional Fees: Orientation, Part II, on Wednesday may be added
for an additional fee which includes a continental breakfast, lunch,
breaks, and materials. Those not attending Wednesday Orientation but wishing to join the group for lunch may do so for an
additional fee.
Registration confirmation will be sent by e-mail once payment is
received.
Guest Registration
Changes, Cancellations and Refunds
A guest is defined as an individual who accompanies a registered
participant and is not engaged in conference functions (panels,
presentations, placements, etc.). Guest registration and fee
payment are required for all meal functions with the exception
of the Tuesday dessert reception which is open to all.
Changes or cancellations to your original conference registration
must be in writing by February 9 in order to receive a refund.
No refunds will be made after February 9.
See page 9 for the Guest Registration Form. Submit a separate
form for each participant or guest.
Registration fees are transferable to another participant from the
same campus or may be applied toward the fee for representation
in the placement process if unusual or emergency circumstances
subsequently prevent your conference attendance.
Registration Deadlines
January 23
Early Bird Registration – Save $100
February 9
Last Day to Register
Participant Registration Form
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National Student Exchange
January 23, 2015
February 9, 2015
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42 Annual Placement Conference • March 3-7, 2015 • Albuquerque, New Mexico
Early Bird: Save $100
Last Day to Register
A Participant is an NSE Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator, Prospective Member, or other administrator participating in placements and/or attending sessions.
Submit a separate form for each participant.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name (as you would like it to appear on your name tag)
Title
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Campus/Organization
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City, State/Province and Zip/Postal Code
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone
Fax
E-Mail
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact
Phone
Relationship
COMPUTER: ___I WILL bring a computer/tablet.
___I will NOT bring a computer/tablet
This is my first NSE Conference ___Yes ___No
Payment
Early Bird Payment Rates - Payment Made by 1/23
for Registration Categories A, B, C, or D


Registration Fees A-D includes all sessions, materials, breaks, receptions,
and full breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday.
See Additional Registration Options below.
$
________
Total Due from previous column
+
$ 100.00
Add for payment made after 1/23.
( $ 100.00 ) Deduct for 2nd or more full registrants from same campus.
Registration Fee Categories: Select 1
___ $575
___ $625
___ $615
___ $665
Registration Fee A – no Dinners
Registration Fee B – includes Wednesday Dinner
Registration Fee C – includes Friday Educational Tour
(UNM) and Dinner
Registration Fee D – includes Wednesday Dinner and Friday
Educational Tour (UNM) and Dinner
($
25.00 ) Deduct for payment made by check.
(no deduction for credit card payment)
$
________
Total Due (U.S. Currency)
___ Check – Make payable to the National Student Exchange.
If attending the Wednesday Dinner, select your entrée:
___ Purchase Order included – For payment deadline discounts,
___beef short ribs
___grilled chicken
___vegetarian/vegan (roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cous cous)
___ Credit Card: ___Master Card ___Visa
purchase orders do not constitute a “payment made”. Actual payment
must be received by 1/23 to qualify for the Early Bird discount.
Additional Registration Options
Card # ___________________________________________________
___ no cost
Tuesday Dessert Buffet / 7:45 – 8:45 p.m.
___ $60
Wednesday Orientation / 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (see page 4)
includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials
Print the full name that appears on the card.
__________________________________________________________
___ $40
Wednesday Lunch Only (not attending Orientation)
Last 3 digits of 7 numbers on signature line on the back of the card.
___ $50
Saturday Tour: Acoma Pueblo (see page 11)
Expires: Month/Year __________ Zip Code __________________
___ no cost
Saturday Educational Tour:
New Mexico State University (see page 11)
Signature
$__________
Total Due
Verification # _____
____________________________________________
National Student Exchange FIN 31-0925267
Friday Breakfast Discussions – Select One
Changes, Cancellations and Refunds – see page 7
___prospective member (meet with NSE staff)
___international/study abroad
___honors
___COPLAC
___enrollment services
___advising/student success centers
___HBCU
___HSI (Hispanic)
___Native American/First Nations
___no topic: just social
___will not attend breakfast
Liability Waiver – Must be signed in order for your registration to be processed.
By submitting this registration form, I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own safety
and well-being and that of my minor guests while participating in the NSE conference. I
understand that NSE is not liable for any costs incurred by me in relation to the conference
and does not accept any responsibility for personal injury or loss at any time en route to,
from, or during the conference. I grant NSE the right in perpetuity to use my name,
photograph or likeness in any promotional material, without notice or payment.
Dietary Restrictions: Complete only if special meals are required.
Signature_______________________________________Date_________________________
___ Vegetarian ___ Vegan
Food allergies
_____________________________________________
Special Needs
_________________________________________
Questions? Terry Arnold
[email protected] 260.436.2634
Submit Your Registration and Payment to:
National Student Exchange
4656 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 140 • Fort Wayne, IN 46804
260.436.2634 • 260.436.5676 (fax) • [email protected]
Guest Registration Form
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National Student Exchange
Last Day to Register
February 9, 2015
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42nd Annual Placement Conference • March 3-7, 2015 • Albuquerque, New Mexico
A Guest is defined as an individual who accompanies a registered participant, but is not engaged in conference functions (panels,
to
Register
presentations, placements, etc.)
DIRECTIONS: Submit a separate form for each participant; payment for all guests, however, may be made in the aggregate on one form.
Name__________________________________________
Wednesday Lunch Buffet
___ $45
Adult
___ $30
Youth 11-18 years
___ $15
Children 3-10
___no cost Children under age 3
Wednesday Dinner
___ $50
Adult
___ $40
Youth 11-18 years
___ $20
Children 3-10
___no cost Children under age 3
Select one entrée:
___beef short ribs
___grilled chicken
___vegetarian/vegan
(roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cous cous)
Thursday Breakfast Buffet
___ $35
Adult
___ $23
Youth 11-18 years
___ $10
Children 3-10
___no cost Children under age 3
Thursday Lunch Buffet
___ $45
Adult
___ $30
Youth 11-18 years
___ $15
Children 3-10
___no cost Children under age 3
Friday Breakfast Buffet
___ $35
Adult
___ $23
Youth 11-18 years
___ $10
Children 3-10
___no cost Children under age 3
Friday Lunch Buffet
___ $45
Adult
___ $30
Youth 11-18 years
___ $15
Children 3-10
___no cost Children under age 3
Friday Educational Tour and Dinner (see page 11)
Includes transportation and dinner
___ $40
Adult
___ $30
Youth 11-18 years
___ $15
Children 3-10
___no cost Children under age 3
Saturday Tour: Acoma Pueblo (see page 11)
Includes transportation, tour and lunch
___ $50
Adult
___ $45
Youth: Elementary through High School
___ $25
Children under age 5
Saturday Tour: New Mexico State University (see page 11)
Includes transportation
___ no cost
$__________
Total Due
Guest of ____________________________________________
Questions?
Contact Terry Arnold [email protected] 260.436.2634
Dietary Restrictions: Complete only if special meals are required.
___ Vegetarian ___ Vegan
Food allergies
_____________________________________________
Special Needs
$
_________________________________________
________ TOTAL DUE (U.S. Currency)
Payment
Payment is included for the participants listed below.
_____________________________________ (name)
_____________________________________ (name)
_____________________________________ (name)
_____________________________________ (name)
___Check – Make payable to the National Student Exchange.
___Credit Card ___Master Card ___Visa
NSE incurs bank fees for payment by credit card; payment by check is appreciated.
Card
__________________________________________________
Print the full name that appears on the card.
_________________________________________________________
Verification # _____
Last 3 digits of 7 numbers on signature line on the back of the card.
Expires: Month/Year __________ Zip Code __________________
Signature
____________________________________________
National Student Exchange FIN 31-0925267
Changes, Cancellations and Refunds – see page 7
Liability Waiver – Must be signed in order for your registration to be processed.
By submitting this registration form, I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own safety and wellbeing and that of my minor guests while participating in the NSE conference. I understand that NSE is not
liable for any costs incurred by me in relation to the conference and does not accept any responsibility for
personal injury or loss at any time en route to, from, or during the conference. I grant NSE the right in
perpetuity to use my name, photograph or likeness in any promotional material, without notice or
payment.
Signature_______________________________________
Date_________________________
Submit Your Registration and Payment to:
National Student Exchange
4656 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 140 • Fort Wayne, IN 46804
260.436.2634 • 260.436.5676 (fax) • [email protected]
Hyatt Regency Reservations
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Reservation Information
Hotel Information

The Hyatt Regency is located in downtown Albuquerque, a block
from historic Route 66.
NSE Rates are applicable for the period:
2/27/2015 to 3/8/2015
330 Tieras, NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505.842.1234
Early arrivals and stayovers beyond these dates will be
accepted by the hotel based on room availability and if
reserved by January 30.

A 16.7% tax will be added to the following room rates.
Single $139
Double $139
Triple $164
Quad
$189
There is no additional charge for children under 18 staying
in the same room as their parent(s). There is a limit of four
individuals per room.

Specific room requests are subject to hotel availability and
cannot be guaranteed.

A credit card is required to guarantee your first night’s room
and tax. Your credit card will be charged if the hotel does
not receive notice of cancellation by 6:00 p.m. (MTN) 72
hours priors to the day of your arrival.

The Hotel accepts American Express, Discover, Master Card,
and Visa.

If a debit card is used, a $50 per day deposit will be held on
the card account until check out.

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out is noon. Departure
extensions are based upon availability and may incur an
additional fee.
Room and Rate Availability
NSE rates are available until January 30, 2015 or until the group
block is sold out, whichever comes first. Rooms and rates are
subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Services and Amenities
 Internet – complimentary in guest rooms for those
registered within NSE’s room block
 Internet – complimentary in the Atrium lobby
 business center with limited services
 health club with sauna and fitness center
 heated outdoor lap pool and jacuzzi
 Forque Kitchen and Bar Restaurant
 Lobby Bar
 Starbucks
 Gift shops
 Parking
$20 per day valet parking (in/out privileges)
$16 per day self parking (no in/out privileges)
Airport Transportation

The hotel is located five miles from Albuquerque’s Sunport
International Airport.

The Hyatt does not offer courtesy airport transportation.

Use Sunport Shuttle at a cost of $11. The cost for additional
passengers to the same location is $5 per person. A roundtrip is discounted to $20 for the first person and $10 for
each additional person.
Make your reservation by phone or on line. Walk-ups at the
airport counter are welcome. The Shuttle counter is located
inside the Sunport terminal opposite baggage claim #3.
Counter hours are 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Making Your Reservation
http://www.sunportshuttle.com/
Deadline: January 30
Book by Telephone
 Call Hyatt Central Reservations at 888.421.1442.
 Reference “National Student Exchange” to qualify for the
group rate.
505.883.4966
866.505.4966 (toll free)

The approximate cost for a taxi between the airport and
the hotel is $20.
Transportation costs are subject to change without notice.
Book On-Line
https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=10859269
If you reserve on line, note that the site is not very flexible. For instance, if you are trying to reserve a king
room and king rooms are no longer available; the site will tell you that “the group rate you requested is
unavailable”. The site will then display rates that may be higher than NSE’s contracted rate. Try a different
room type.
If you continue to have problems in booking all the nights you would like at the NSE rate, contact
reservations at 888.421.1442. If you cannot resolve your intended reservation with the hotel, contact
the National Student Exchange at 260.436.2634 or [email protected].
On-Line
Reservation Problems?
Educational and Area Tours
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Friday, March 6
Saturday, March 7
University of New Mexico
3:30 – 8:30 p.m.
New Mexico State University
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Optional extension through Sunday, 3/8
Founded in 1889 as New Mexico’s flagship institution, the University
of New Mexico enrolls 28,000 students and occupies nearly 800
acres along old Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque. As you tour,
you will see a distinctive campus environment with a Pueblo Revival
architectural theme that echoes nearby Pueblo Indian villages.
A fajita buffet in the Student Union is followed by a performance by
Baila! Baila! The group specializes in the art of Traditional Mexican
Folk Dance and has performed at Carnegie Hall, the 2000 Summer
Olympics in Sydney, and the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games.
Cost
Includes transportation, dinner and entertainment
For those registering as “Participants”, this event is covered under
Registration Fee C or D. See page 8.
Guest Registration (see page 9)
$40 adults
$30 Youth 11-18 years
$15 children age 3-10
No cost children under age 3
Maximum participants: 100
The tour will fill on the basis of first paid registrations.
Saturday, March 7
Acoma Pueblo
8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The Acoma “Sky City” Pueblo is built atop a sheer-walled, 367-foot
sandstone bluff in a valley studded with sacred, towering monoliths.
Since 1150 A.D., Acoma Pueblo has earned the reputation as the
oldest continuously inhabited community in North America. Acoma
history is also the story of the Southwest, from its initial role as the
home to the Anasazi people, to the thirteenth century founding of
the Pueblo.
Acoma Pueblo offers a window in time where Native people carry on
the customary traditions of their ancestors in pottery making and
tribal celebrations. A federally recognized Indian Tribe, Acoma
Pueblo has a land base covering 431,664 acres and is home to 4800
tribal members with more than 250 dwellings, none of which have
electricity, sewer, or water. In 1629, construction began on the
massive San Esteban del Rey Catholic Mission. Both the Mission and
the Pueblo are Registered National Historical Landmarks and are on
the National Register of Historic Places.
Cost
Includes transportation, tour and lunch
$50 adults
$45 children grade school through high school
$25 children age 5 and younger
Maximum participants: 50
The tour will fill on the basis of first paid registrations.
New Mexico State University is a land-grant institution, a NASA
Space Grant College, and a Hispanic-serving institution that is home
to 17,000 students. It is located 225 miles south of Albuquerque and
42 miles west of El Paso, Texas at the foot of the Organ Mountains
and along the banks of the Rio Grande.
Arrival and Departure Cities
Arrive in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the NSE Conference
Depart from El Paso, Texas
Schedule (Refer to enclosed sheet for information on Attractions.)
Saturday, March 7 – Depart Albuquerque at 9:00 a.m. En route to
Las Cruces, eat lunch at The Owl Café & Bar in San Antonio, NM
where you might just find one of best green chile cheeseburgers
according to the Food Network. Drive thru the Valley of Fires
(potential 3/4 mile nature trail walk) and visit White Sands National
Monument (get ready for sand everywhere). Arrive in Las Cruces at
the Sleep Inn or Comfort Suites hotel around 6:00 p.m. (check-in and
freshen up) and then head out for a no host dinner at St. Clair
Winery & Bistro. Return to the hotel around 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 8 – Option to depart for home or stay another day!
Continental breakfast at the hotel or wait for the no host brunch
(11:00 a.m.) at the La Posta or Double Eagle restaurant in Old
Mesilla. After the brunch, experience the shops of Old Mesilla
followed by a walking tour of New Mexico State University. End the
evening with a no-host dinner at the 100 West Café. Return to the
hotel by 8:00 p.m.
Monday, March 9 – Continental breakfast at hotel and depart for
home on your own schedule.
Cost
Transportation is courtesy of New Mexico State University.
Entrance fees to White Sands ($3) and Valley of Fires ($3) are your
responsibility.
All meals and accommodations are on your own.
Maximum Participants: 20
The tour will fill in the order registrations are received.
Accommodations
Hotel reservations and payment are the responsibility of the
participant. No NMSU/NSE room block is being held. Recommended
hotels listed below are adjacent to one another and across from the
University. Both serve a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Comfort Suites
2101 S. Triviz Drive
575.522.1300
Sleep Inn
2121 S. Triviz Drive
575.522.1700
Transportation to the El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Carriers serving ELP are American, Delta, Southwest, U.S. Airways,
and United. Las Cruces Shuttle provides transportation to the airport
which is 45 miles/one hour away. Estimated shuttle fares: $45 one
person or $70 for two people plus a $9 pick-up charge.
http://www.lascrucesshuttle.com/index_files/FaresAndSchedules.htm
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For More Information on UNM and Acoma
Rob Burford
University of New Mexico
505.277.3361
[email protected]
For More Information
Bruce Vandevender
New Mexico State University
575.646.3200
[email protected]
National Student Exchange
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The National Student Exchange is a network for inter-institutional exchange among nearly 200
member colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. NSE is a study away program that fits into university initiatives for globalization,
diversity and engagement.
The National Student Exchange is a study away experience that takes students out of their comfort zones and
challenges them to experience life from a different point of view.
Thinking globally begins for NSE students by crossing state, regional, provincial, and cultural borders to experience a
change of people, place, and opportunity. They take courses not available on their home campuses, learn from
different professors, and explore new areas of study.
NSE students gain insight into the historical and cultural makeup of other regions and improve their communication
skills with individuals from different backgrounds. They return from their exchange with greater maturity, selfconfidence and independence. They have an enhanced ability to adapt to new environments and challenges and are
better prepared to live and work in a culturally-diverse society.
Benefits for the Institution
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Access to an extensive array of courses, programs,
internships, service learning, and research options
of member universities
Possibilities for curriculum sharing, collaboration
and joint program development
An off-campus experience that enhances student
learning
Links to international programs in more than 40
countries
Exchange among university honors and residence
life programs
Wide range of multicultural opportunities
Tuition reciprocity
Financial aid portability
Multilateral placements
On-campus orientation and training
Web-based placement process
Strong support structure
Extensive web resources for coordinators,
students, advisors, faculty, family, financial
aid officers, and prospective members
2015 Annual Placement Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
March 3-7, 2015
Place approximately 2200 students for 2015-2016 exchanges.
Attend presentations and discussions on various aspects of exchange
administration, best practices, and professional development.
Share ideas and insights regarding NSE campus program management.
Learn about member colleges and universities.
Participate in educational tours to New Mexico State University,
the University of New Mexico, and Acoma Pueblo.
4656 W. Jefferson Blvd, Suite 140 • Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
260.436.2634 • 260.436.5676 (fax)
Bette Worley, President • [email protected] • www.nse.org
Post-Conference Educational Tour
New Mexico State University
Saturday, March 7 with optional continuation on Sunday, March 8
Attractions
The Owl Café and Bar
It was in San Antonio, New Mexico that the world-renowned Hilton Hotel had its beginning and claimed for San Antonio a famous son,
Conrad Hilton. The bar in the Owl Café is the original bar from the first Hilton Hotel. Also, according to local lore, the fathers of the nuclear
age spent much of their free time cavorting at the Owl Café. In 2003, Jane and Michael Stern, rated the Owl Cafe’s green chile cheeseburger
on Epicurious.com as one of the top ten burgers in America – lavish praise indeed for one of New Mexico’s historic gems.
Valley of Fires
One of the youngest and best preserved lava fields in the continental United States. It was formed between 1500 and 2000 years ago when
Little Black Peak erupted pouring molten lava for forty-four miles southwest through the valley. It isn't a volcano per se since the lava
flowed via vents, burying almost everything in its path. One hundred sixty-five feet deep at the thickest point, the formation is between two
and five miles wide. The lava is similar to Hawaiian lava, jagged and rippled, and most of the lava field is a wilderness study area.
Entrance fee - $3.00/person
White Sands National Monument
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders – glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wavelike dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield.
Entrance fee - $3.00 /person
St. Clair Winery & Bistro
The Winemaker and Master Chef collaborated to create a menu that features French Country dishes paired with award winning New
Mexico wines. The comfortable dining room and refreshing outdoor patio are sure to make your dining experience a true pleasure. Enjoy a
glass of refreshing St Clair Chardonnay while you listen to live jazz music Thursday-Saturday nights. While you’re visiting be sure to check
out the large selection of wine accessories, gourmet foods, and gift items.
La Posta
Earliest records indicate the La Posta Compound was originally constructed in the 1840's. Sam Bean and his brother Roy Bean, operated a
freight and passenger service line to Pinos Altos from this building in the 1850's. After the Civil War, The La Posta Compound became an
important stop on the Butterfield Stagecoach Line. During the 1870's and 1880's, the Corn Exchange Hotel, one of the finest lodges in the
Southwest, operated from the building. La Posta de Mesilla Restaurant originated in the northwest corner of the building and has grown to
become one of the most famous restaurants in the Southwest, occupying 10,000 square feet of the La Posta Compound which now includes
several shops.
Double Eagle
Located in Historic Old Mesilla, the restaurant has played witness to many colorful and historical events, including the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo which ended the Mexican-American War in 1848, the negotiation and confirmation of the Gadsden Purchase in 1854, Confederate
Army occupation in 1861, and the incarceration and trial of Billy the Kid in 1881. In addition, a romantic legend is part of the history of this
150-year-old home. This legend tells of the tragic deaths of two young lovers with their eternal ties to each other and The Double Eagle. We
believe that the friendly spirits of Armando and Inez walk with us to this day…can you see and feel their spirits as you eat?
Shops in Old Mesilla
Step back in time to one of the oldest and most unique settlements of southern New Mexico. Mesilla has been a part of the Kingdom of
Spain, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy, and finally the United States of America. Mesilla has a rich history filled with
prehistoric cultures, Spanish explorers, Apache raids, the civil war, and the wild west. Pancho Villa and Billy the Kid walked the streets.
The famous trial of Billy the Kid was held here; and the Democrats and Republicans had a bloody showdown on the plaza. It was the
Confederate capital of Arizona and New Mexico during the Civil War. The Gadsden Purchase finally brought Mesilla into the United
States. Many residents are direct descendants of the original settlers. Great care has been given to preserve the original adobe buildings
and the beautiful plaza. People from all over the world stop to experience the history, art, architecture, quaint shopping, and unique
dinning that Mesilla has to offer.
NMSU Walking Tour
A comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning, New Mexico State University is dedicated to teaching, research, and service at
the undergraduate and graduate levels. NMSU is a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution and is home to the very first
Honors College in New Mexico. U.S. News and World Report ranks NMSU in the top tier among Best National Universities.
100 West Café
The cafe is a food laboratory for students in the University’s HRTM 263, 363 and 413 classes. Although food preparation will be supervised
by a certified chef instructor, we appreciate your understanding that this is a hands-on learning laboratory for these students. Not typically
open but will work to make special arrangements to highlight the program for NSE.