Important Announcement Regarding WRC & COVID-19
03/23/2020
Every year, we look forward to connecting with our colleagues and community, we were excited to do so in Las Vegas on May 21st and 22nd. However, given the growing concerns around COVID-19, including strong warnings related to travel and meetings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s regional conference.
As we previously shared, we have closely monitored reports and guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as information provided by other expert sources. Our primary concern has been, and will always remain, the health and safety of our members, staff and other participants. This is an unprecedented health emergency which we must all take very seriously and act to protect the health of our community.
We truly appreciate your understanding and support.
Please see below for answers to questions you may have regarding refunds for pre-paid registration and other arrangements for the event.
REGISTRATION
Will my registration fee be refunded for the Western Regional Conference?
We are happy to offer you three options for your registration fees:

You can cancel your registration for a full refund
You can apply your fees to register for the 2020 National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.
You can apply your fees towards a new NACEP membership or your 2020 membership renewal.

Please let us know how you would like us to handle your registration fee by April 17th, 2020 by contacting Jameka Eubanks via email at jeubanks@nacep.org. If you do not cancel your registration by the deadline, we will hold the fee to apply towards registration for the 2020 National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.
What if I registered for the Accreditation Institute?
NACEP will fully refund any fees charged for the pre-conference Accreditation Institute when you cancel your registration. Let us know how you would like the funds applied by April 17th by emailing Jameka Eubanks at jeubanks@nacep.org. If you do not cancel your registration by the deadline, we will hold the fee to apply towards registration for the 2020 National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri.
Will I automatically be registered for the 2020 National Conference if I do nothing?
No. Please register for the event so that we can ensure we have an accurate accounting of the type of registration needed (single day or full event), any pre-conference events, dietary needs, or additional requests. Contact Jameka Eubanks jeubanks@nacep.org after registering so that we can apply your credit to your registration.
LODGING
What should I do about my lodging?
NACEP did not arrange for a conference hotel with this event. If you made your own reservation, then please contact your hotel to cancel your reservation. If you are a member of the NACEP Board or Leadership Academy, we are communicating with the hotel to make arrangements and will keep you aware if any further information is needed.
AIRFARE
I have already made my travel arrangements. What do I do about my flight?
Please refer to your airline carrier’s policies regarding any cancellation fees associated with your flight.
I have more questions, who can I contact?
You can send your questions to information@nacep.org.
Agenda
Join us for two days of sessions on the latest innovations and practices in concurrent and dual enrollment. The Western Regional Conference will give education leaders from our Western states a chance to network with each other and exchange ideas with the region’s concurrent and dual enrollment experts.
The College of Southern Nevada, Charleston Campus, will be hosting this stellar event. Registration will open on Thursday at 9 am with the event starting at 10 am and will end Friday by 3 pm.
Sample Agenda

Some of the topics: Accreditation, Other models, SAS/Financial Aid, Advocacy, Professional Development, Partnerships, Research, Program Evaluation, Equity and Access, CTE. etc.
NACEP Pre-Conference Accreditation Institute
Join us May 20, for an all-day Pre-Conference Accreditation Institute hosted by the College of Southern Nevada.  Led by experienced professionals from NACEP-accredited concurrent enrollment programs, this in-depth workshop features strategies for implementing NACEP’s national standards that enhance the quality of concurrent enrollment programs. There is a fee for this event. Registration will open at 8 am and the event will start at 8:30 am.
NACEP In-Conference Advising Workshop
As the number of students participating in dual enrollment courses continues to increase, the supports provided to these students have rightly gained increased attention. In response, NACEP’s Accreditation Commission revised the 2017 accreditation standards to include an explicit section on student advising. The rationale behind the revision is to ensure that accredited programs are providing students access to this critical service. This full-day workshop is specifically designed to provide programs at all levels valuable lessons and information related to student advising that can be incorporated into their existing student supports. The program will motivate the topic by discussing the need for student advising within concurrent and dual enrollment programs as it directly relates to the student experience and success. Topics covered will include program implementation and structure, advisor expectations, training and functions. The NACEP Advising Workshop is being run as part of the Western Conference on May 22. You must register for the conference in order to sign-up for this exciting free in-conference event. If you have already registered for the conference and wish to add this to your registration, please email information@nacep.org.  Space is limited.

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Hotel Information
NACEP will not being doing a room block for this event.  The College of Southern Nevada has provided a helpful list of hotels:
Lodging in Summerlin – off the strip
Red Rock Casino & Resort Spa is located in Summerlin and in close proximity to our West Charleston Campus. You can walk through Downtown Summerlin, enjoy shopping, and grab a bite to eat. If you are a Golden Knights fan the training facility City National Arena is within walking distance across the street. Enjoy the bar / restaurant inside, grab some food, watch them practice or hopefully enjoy a game. 
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa 11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, our upscale Mediterranean-style resort in Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada. Located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and Red Rock Canyon. If you love to golf, tee off on the championship TPC Las Vegas golf course (located minutes from the JW). You can walk across the street to Tivoli Village and enjoy the Italian style outdoor shopping center. Tivoli features great ambiance, restaurants, a farmers market, and exquisite coffee at Leone Café.
JW Marriott 221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Fremont Street – Downtown Lodging
For those of you who want to truly enjoy Las Vegas has stay on the iconic Fremont Street. Fremont Street dates back to 1905, when Las Vegas itself was founded and is among the most famous streets in the Las Vegas Valley besides the Las Vegas Strip. Named in honor of explorer John Charles Frémont and located in the heart of the downtown there is no shortage of entertainment or fabulous eateries to tantalize your pallet.
Golden Nugget 129 East Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Strip Lodging
Bellagio 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Bellagio offers world class dinning, the Conservatory, and the beautiful Fountains are a show to see. Enjoy dining at Harvest, a farm to table restaurant by Roy Ellamar or enjoy the buffet. Located inside, the Conservatory offers breathtaking and beautiful scenery that changes thought-out the year. Walk slowly through the garden, enjoy the sights, smells, and take lots of photos. The Fountains is a vast, choreographed water feature with performances set to light and music. Take advantage of this must see because this free show is a masterpiece. The Bellagio is located in the heart of the Las Vegas strip and there will be no shortage of things to see, eat, and enjoy.
Mirage 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
 
Meals
Accreditation Institute will include a light breakfast and lunch.
Conference will included lunch on both days and a light breakfast on Friday.  
Substitution Policy
If you register and are unable to attend, you may substitute another person in your place.
 
Cancellation Policy
Notice of conference registration cancellation must be received by May 4 , 2020. All registration fees will be refunded, less a $50 administrative fee, for cancellations received by this date. We regret that we are unable to refund fees for cancellations after this date. Please email your cancellation notice to: jeubanks@nacep.org.
Instructions on Registration
NACEP member, past event attendee, or mailing list subscriber? Your email address is in our Customer Relationship System. Choose Recover Account to reset your password if you don’t know it. If you are from a NACEP member institution but we do not have your email in our system, you can have a colleague register you or you can contact information@nacep.org or 919-593-5205 to get your email address linked to your organization’s account.
New to NACEP? Just click out of the login box and register for the event. Once you fill out the registration form, you will have the option to create a user name and password should you decide to create an account on our system.
Things to See and Do!
The College of Southern Nevada Team has recommended the following places to explore while you are visiting:
City National Arena 1550 S Pavilion Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89135
Makenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub 1550 S Pavilion Center Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89135
Downtown Summerlin
Downtown Summerlin (DTS) is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Offering a vibrant walkable urban center in the heart of Summerlin that is waiting to be explored.  DTS offers a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, indoor and outdoor venues, including the Las Vegas Ballpark® and the Golden Knights practice facility. DTS and our Golden Knights will not disappoint, enjoy!
TPC Golf Course  9851 Canyon Run Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144
 
Leone Café 400 S Rampart Blvd #10165, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Public Us 1126 Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101
Canteen-style, neighborhood coffeehouse, located on the Fremont East District of Downtown Las Vegas serving farm-to-table sandwiches & pastries. Everything is scratch made in house from the almond milk to the croissants and they do not disappoint.
Donut Bar 124 S 6th St#140 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Celebrated as the Most Award Winning Donut Shop in the U.S.A.! This place smells like no other when you walk inside. If you like donuts that not only look good, but taste even better, get over to Donut Bar. They are known to sell out and we recommend getting there early.
Triple George’s Grill 201 N 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Now this place is one of our FAVORITES! Located in the heart of Downtown the food will not disappoint and the service is impeccable. The Carmel Martinis are delish! Try the filet or the Pot Roast (oh my delish)! This place is a local’s favorite that you will crave after you return home.
Harvest  3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Still 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
The Still, a Las Vegas Sports Bar, located in heart of the iconic Mirage, is the ultimate man cave with a dedication to over 50 craft beer, cocktails, and mouth-watering food. A sports junkie haven, The Still features 27 TVs. The heartbeat of The Still is Bud Bud’s, a refurbished Airstream trailer that was found abandoned in the back hills of Tennessee by the Still clan and has been turned into a fully functioning kitchen that churns a unique spin on upscale bar food.
The Beatles LOVE 3400 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
As a former employee of MGM and seeing LOTS of Cirque shows the only one to see is the LOVE show! The three-time Grammy Award winning LOVE is a Rock ‘n’ Roll poem, inspired by the poetry of the lyrics and brought to life by a cast of world-class aerialists, acrobats and dancers.