5/24/2011 - The AACE webinars page and news stories page are both updated. Jobs are being posted on the jobs board by AACE members. The forums page is open for any member questions or comments.
5/12/2011 - We've been adding a lot of functionality to the AACE web site this week. We've added an EVENTS CALENDAR so you can see all the members and association events in either list form or calendar view. We now have a FORUMS page which can be used to post questions and dialogue from AACE members. We've added a JOB BOARD for AACE members to post open vacancies of interest. We've locked the "members resources" area of the web site to members only. On the administrative side, we're now updating member data which will allow us to electronically invoice for dues, workshops and conference events as well as send out email blasts and other communications. Things are shaping up! Best Wishes, David
5/5/2011 - We had a great Spring Conference this week at the Lodge at Mt. Magazine. It was so good to see many of your therea nd catch up with what is going on in your office and on your campus. We elected a new AACE Board of Directors. I will be handing over the reigns of President to Heather Garcia in the next few weeks as my term comes to an end, and I look forward to serving you in the coming year as your Past President. Heather could use your help on standing committees, so if you would like to become more involved in serving the association please get in touch with her. I'm sure she would welcome your call. Best Wishes, David
Spring Conference
4/20/2011 - AACE Spring Conference at Mt. Magazine May 2-4. Another fun and informative conference is planned. Online registration is active. Under "Member Resources", select "Conferences and Events".
TRAINING WEBINARS
4/20/11 - The AACE Training Webinars page is updated.
Member Events for April
OBU - Career Fair 4/5/2011
Henderson - Career Fair 4/5/2011
NPCC - Career Fair 4/6/2011
UAPB - Career Fair 4/6/2011
ATU - Career Fair 4/7/2011
SAU - Career Fair 4/21/2011
TRAINING WEBINARS
3/28/11 - The AACE Training Webinars page is updated.
News You Can use
3/11/2011 - AACE News Page updated!
Member Events Remaining this Month
Harding - Health Services Fair 3/23/2011
Harding - Career Expo 3/24/2011
Pulaski Tech - Spring Job Fair 3/30/2011
NPCC - Health Sciences Job Fair 3/31/2011
TRAINING WEBINARS
3/11/11 - The AACE Training Webinars page is updated.
Training Webinars
2/11/2011 - The AACE Training Webinars page is updated.
Member Events On the Horizon
2/11/2011 -
UACCM - Spring Career Fair 3/1/2011
UCA - Spring Job Fair 3/2/2011
UA Ft. Smith - Spring Job Fair 3/3/2011
ATU - Engineering Career Fair 3/8/2011
ASU - Career Fairs 3/8/2001 & 3/9/2011
UA Ft. Smith - Education Job Fair 3/9/2011
UALR - Career Conncetions Day 3/9/2011
UACC Batesville - Spring Job Fair 3/10/2011
SAU - Education Fair 3/16/2011
U of Ozarks - Spring Career Fair 3/17/2011
Harding - Health Services Fair 3/23/2011
Harding - Career Expo 3/24/2011
Pulaski Tech - Spring Job Fair 3/30/2011
NPCC - Health Sciences Job Fair 3/31/2011
Training Webinars
1/3/2011 - The AACE Training Webinars page is updated.
Member Events On the Horizon
1/3/2011 -
Harding Education Fair - 2/15/2011
ATU Education Fair - 2/24/2011
UCA Teacher's Fair - 2/25/2011
U of A Ft. Smith Health Sciences Fair - 2/28/2011
NPCC Health Fair
1/3/2011 - National Park Community College will hold its Health Science Fair on March 31. Contact Mary Kay Wurm for more information.
AACE Winter Conference Friday!
12/15/2010 - I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Friday. Heather and her team ahve worked really hard on providing us with an intersting and informative program.
AACE 2010 Winter Conference
11/8/2010 - The Arkansas Association of Colleges and Employers (AACE) Winter Conference is right around the corner. The Conference Planning Committee has done a fantastic job planning an informative conference for us. The conference will take place on Friday, December 17, 2010 on the University of Arkansas at Little Rock campus. It is being hosted by the UALR College of Business at the Donald W. Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development, S. University Avenue & 28th, Little Rock, AR.
We will be spending the day with outstanding workshop facilitators. You can expect the conference to provide you with new and powerful ways to source and attract top talent, then effectively manage and motivate them.
LEARN MORE HERE
Training Webinars
10/18/2010 - The AACE Training Webinars page in Member Resources is up and running. Feel free to alert me (David) to other training opportunities of interest you think should be posted.
News Articles of Interest
10/18/2010 - The AACE news Page is updated with a few new articles. Feel free to alert me (David) to other articles of interest you think should be posted.
Member Events Coming Up
9/23/2010 -
Henderson Virtual Career Fair - 10/4 - 10/18/2010
Philander Smith Caeer Fair - 10/5/2010
UAPB Career Day - 10/6/2010
Harding Career Expo - 10/7/2010
U of Ozarks Career Fair -10/20/2010
UCA Health Career Fair - 10/27/2010
ATU Career Fair - 10/27/2010
News Articles of Interest
9/23/2010 - The AACE news Page is updated with a few new articles. Feel free to alert me (David) to other articles of interest you think should be posted.
News Articles of Interest
9/9/2010 - The AACE news Page is up and running. Feel free to alert me (David) to articles of interest you think should be posted.
Training Webinars
9/9/2010 - The AACE Training Webinars page in Member Resources is up and running. Feel free to alert me (David) to other training opportunities of interest you think should be posted.
Member Events This Month
9/9/2010 -
Harding - Meet the Firms (Accounting) 9/9/2010
ASU - Meet the Firms (Accounting) 9/14/2010
Harding - Graduate School Fair 9/17/2010
U of A Fayetteville - Career Fair 9/23/2010
U of A Fayetteville - Engineering Expo 9/28/2010
Heard on LinkedIn
9/9/2010 - The LinkedIn discussion board of Northwest Arkansas Recruiting Staffing Professionals has had some insightful comments regarding a reported trend of hiring managers putting out a persona non grata to any applicants who are unemployed. Seems to me you'd be doing yourself and your employer a disservice not to consider all applicants based on the skill sets needed for the specific position.
On the AACE LinkedIn discussion board, we welcome newcomers Vashon Broadnax of Philander Smith College, Michelle Strong of the U of A Fayetteville, Issa Abboud of the University of Pheonix , Heather Reese of DHS, and Carol Waddle of the Criminal Justice Institute. Go to our LinkedIn group page and get in on the discussion.
President's Corner
9/7/2010 - Hello Everyone! Summer is over, fall is just beginning, and AACE is in full swing with lots of new things on the horizon.
We held our first Board Meeting for the year on August 12 in Little Rock. Meeting accommodations were graciously provided by the Central Arkansas Library System. The big topic of discussion was our new marketing plan as noted below.
The career fair calendar is filling up, and recruiters have a lot to plan for in the coming months.
President-Elect Heather Garcia and the Conference Committee is busy planning the Winter Conference which will be held in Little Rock on December 17th hosted by Acxiom at their downtown River Market location. You can look forward to an interesting group of speakers slated for that event, so mark your calendars.
The Marketing Committee has completed the initial ground work on a new AACE marketing plan with Enlightened Marketing. Guided by Samantha Hartley, we met via conference call for an hour each week over the summer to flesh out the details for a new position statement, ways to get our message out, and web site revisions. You'll see a lot going on this year with new marketing materials, informal meet & greet regional meetings, and a new interactive web presence.
Here's our new positioning statement:
AACE is the only statewide professional association that provides businesses and career services professionals the opportunity to engage, connect and collaborate in order to place or find the talent they need quickly and economically.
AACE connects you with a supportive, friendly professional community, strengthens your network, provides access to innovative profession-specific tools and resources, and engages you in mentoring and leadership opportunities.
So, I think we have a good jump on the year. I ask all members to reach out to other professionals to join our association. the marketing Committee will be targeting specific "anchor" companies for membership, so if you have any contacts please pass them along to me, Stephen Shearman or Allison Nicholas.
I appreciate the trust you have given me as President of AACE. I look forward to a productive year ahead.
Best Wishes,
David Flake, AACE President
