2019 CGS Partnership Prospectus 2019 ANNUAL MEETING December 4–7, in Nashville, TN about CGS who attends the Since 1961, the Council of Graduate CGS ANNUAL MEETING? Schools (CGS) has been the only U.S. organization dedicated solely to the The CGS Annual Meeting convenes over 650 high- influence representatives of CGS member institutions, advancement of graduate education and organizations that serve graduate schools, and other Most everybody we research. When you reach CGS members, thought leaders in the field. spoke with at the CGS you reach graduate deans, major university Most attendees are graduate deans (~39%), senior Annual Meeting was decision-makers. CGS graduate deans university decision-makers with authority in admissions, a decisionmaker. My benchmarking, curriculum, learning assessment, and represent approximately 500 universities colleagues and I agreed it online education. Approximately 37% of CGS Annual in the U.S., Canada, and a diverse range of Meeting attendees are assistant or associate deans. was the best conference we international institutions. have attended in 5 years, Approximately 24% of CGS Annual Meeting attendees serve some other university role such as director of and CGS made everything admissions, director of diversity, or director of graduate easy for us. Kudos! studies in a department or are employed by a non- university organization. contents JUDY CHAPPELEAR, The 2018 CGS Annual Meeting attracted attendees from Director, Association Partnerships, Liaison 1 Who attends the CGS Annual Meeting? International 2 Top Priority: Enrollment Management 50 11 states, Puerto Rico, and countries 3 Benefits of Exhibiting and Sponsoring the District of Columbia 4 Propose a Session 6 Sponsorship Opportunities 30 300+ other organizations, Engagement Beyond the Meeting companies, and 8 universities federal agencies 11 CGS Members 15 Exhibitor Registration Form COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP PROSPECTUS 2019 1 benefits of TOP enrollment SPONSORING PRIORITY management & EXHIBITING Graduate Enrollment Management (GEM) is a top priority for graduate deans and their staff, according to a recent CGS Pressing Issues Survey. The CGS Annual Meeting is a key outreach opportunity for companies that provide solutions supporting admissions, recruitment and retention of graduate students. Key Players in Recruiting and Retaining Graduate Students Exhibitors Receive Meeting Sponsors Receive Registration for up to two representatives One quarter-page ad (half-page if of your company. Includes full access to your company is also exhibiting).* Social media meeting sessions, all meal functions open promotion to regular attendees, receptions, and One complimentary ad in 84% 80% is part of the refreshment breaks. GradEdge newsletter. package Acknowledgment of your company NEW for SUSTAINING MEMBERS: Option to in electronic mailing promoting the All special event add one complimentary exhibit-hall only Annual Meeting. sponsorships registration pass to your 2019 CGS Annual Meeting exhibitor registration, in addition to (e.g., breakfasts, Special thanks from the CGS President in the two full registrations that are included receptions) come her opening remarks to the meeting. of CGS member deans say that it is likely or of CGS member deans say that it is likely or with the guarantee with exhibiting (available only to sustaining members). very likely that they will devote a significant very likely that their institutions will adopt of at least one NEW: Projection of company logo via a portion of their time providing leadership in new student recruitment strategies to enhance dedicated “thank One quarter-page ad in the Annual Meeting PowerPoint slide in general session room. graduate enrollment management. diversity and inclusiveness. you” tweet from program.* Acknowledgment in Annual Meeting program, @CGSGradEd linked mobile app, and on the CGS website. to the conference Company description, logo, and link to your website on the CGS website. A Strong Interest in Creating New Degree Programs hashtag, #CGS59. Additional benefits listed in individual Mailing labels (pdf format) of all Annual sponsorship descriptions. Meeting participants as of November 8. See Exhibitor Registration Form on page 15. Acknowledgment in Annual Meeting program. * Print-ready ad must be sent to Heidi Shank at [email protected] no later than October 16, Six-foot skirted display table 2019, for inclusion in the Annual Meeting program. 83% 74% Internet access CGS Terms & Conditions KEY DEADLINES Right of Refusal March 1, 2019 Session proposals due CGS reserves the right to refuse to rent exhibit space, to release a sponsorship, or to deny membership in the Sustaining Membership Network to any applicant. July 1, 2019 Reserve sponsorships of CGS member deans say that it is likely indicate that it is likely or very likely that Disavowal of Endorsement by this date or very likely that their institutions will create their institutions will create one or CGS’s acceptance of a contract with a potential exhibitor, sponsor, or Sustaining one or more graduate degree programs. more graduate degree programs for Membership Network member is not, and should not be construed as an endorsement October 11, 2019 Exhibitor registration online delivery. by CGS of the organization or of its products or services. form due Guarantee Policy Sponsorships and exhibit space are guaranteed once payment has been received. All Source: 2017 CGS Pressing Issues Survey payments are non-refundable. 2 DECEMBER 4-7, 2019 NASHVILLE, TN COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP PROSPECTUS 2019 3 propose a session PROPOSALS DUE: MARCH 1, 2019 Call for Proposals Members of the non-profit and business staff from CGS’s 500 member universities. communities help the Council of Graduate CGS members are national and international Schools fulfill its mission of advancing thought leaders in their fields, and at the graduate education. To help our members Annual Meeting they share up-to-date benefit from the expertise of industry leaders, information about needs and trends in CGS invites proposals from companies and graduate education. This year we offer two non-profits to propose Annual Meeting new opportunities to present a session at the sessions of interest to the CGS membership. CGS Annual Meeting. Companies and n on-profits gain valuable opportunities to engage with leadership and Lightning Sessions Concurrent Sessions FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019, 1:15-1:45 P.M. | 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019. | 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE $4,500 MEMBERS; $6,000 NONMEMBERS $7,000 MEMBERS $9,500 NONMEMBERS These 30-MINUTE SESSIONS are an opportunity • Recognition as an Annual Meeting sponsor in These one-hour sessions are integrated into CGS’s Please submit proposals via the online form or a to share, demonstrate and discuss a recent Annual Meeting program and on the CGS website regular programming of concurrent sessions. Your single pdf attachment to [email protected]. innovation in graduate education with graduate company is invited to collaborate with clients or • If proposal is selected, proposer agrees to pay all deans and staff. While we welcome proposals on Session Guidelines colleagues to demonstrate its thought leadership on costs within 30 days of selection notice any topic, CGS gives particular priority to proposals pressing issues in graduate education. • Panel may endorse a particular product focused on areas of special interest to graduate or service Proposal Guidelines education administrators: • Panel should not serve as a focus group Benefits • Proposal should not exceed two pages, • Graduate enrollment management • Please submit proposals via the online form or a • Visibility among attendees at the largest national single spaced. • Supporting student retention and success single pdf attachment to [email protected]. meeting of graduate deans and staff • Proposal should include contact information for • Diversity and inclusion • If proposal is selected, proposer agrees to pay all • One-hour concurrent session led by primary contact as well as the names and • Online education costs within 30 days of selection notice representatives of your company affiliations of potential speakers. At least one • Professional development for graduate students • Opportunity to demonstrate thought leadership graduate dean at a member university should present at the session. • Business analytics for graduate schools and Proposal Guidelines • Opportunity to present meaningful content to programs CGS community • Proposals will be evaluated according to the • Proposal should not exceed two pages, following criteria: • International student recruitment single spaced. • Recognition as the session sponsor in the CGS Annual Meeting program • Addresses pressing issue in graduate • Proposal should include contact information education Benefits RESERVEDfor primary contact as well as the names and • Recognition as an Annual Meeting sponsor in • Knowledge and expertise of presenters • Visibility among attendees at the largest national affiliations of potential speakers Annual Meeting program and on the CGS website meeting of graduate deans and staff • Proposals will be evaluated according to the RESERVED• Commitment of at least one graduate dean at a CGS member university to participate • 30-minute session led by representatives of following criteria: Session Guidelines your company • Potential interest to graduate deans and staff • Panel content should not exceed 45 minutes, • Integration