Services & Programs

Annual Conference Master Sessions

This year, for the first time and at no additional cost, you will have an opportunity to explore important and timely topics in-depth through our new Master Sessions at the Annual Conference in Philadelphia, to be held February 7 - 9, 2009. These three-hour intensive workshops will cover topics such as Web 2.0, Recruiting and Retaining Staff, Benchmarking Your Program, Leadership, and others. Each session will be led by at least two experienced professionals, including college presidents, vice presidents, and daily practitioners. These sessions are open to higher education professionals of all levels of experience.

Learn about the 2010 Annual Conference

Widener University
Innovative undergraduate programs in chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering

Case District II Venture Capital Fund

Have you always wanted to create a new networking group of advancement professionals at other institutions, but needed some funding to get it off the ground?
Have you and a few colleagues at some other District II institutions wanted to bring in a nationally recognized speaker for a cross-institution professional development program, but lacked the resources to make it happen?
Have you wanted some funding to create a mini-conference on a topic that doesn’t seem to be covered at the annual District conferences?

The District II Venture Capital Fund is for you.

History

In 2007, the CASE District II Board created the Venture Capital Fund as a means to support fresh and innovative programming ideas within the District II membership. The formal purpose of the VC Fund is “to provide support for professional development/ networking opportunities initiated and organized by advancement professionals at District II member institutions.” This initiative is a complement to, not duplication of, the funds that are directed toward priorities designated by the District II board.

Grants

A total of $10,000 in venture capital is available for the 09-10 year: $500 minimum; $2,500 maximum.

Grant applications are reviewed bi-annually with announcements of grant recipients made on October 12, 2009 and April 8, 2010.

Criteria

All applications for Venture Capital funding will be given thorough consideration. Successful applications will most likely meet some of the following criteria:

Impact on a number of CASE professionals;
Opportunities for professional development of CASE members;
Indication of collaboration between CASE member institutions;
Programs that do not replicate what is generally offered at the District conference;
Institutions and programs that have not previously been awarded CASE II Venture Capital Grants

Process

Complete the Application for Venture Capital Funding (click here to apply) and email to Venture Capital Committee co-chairs prior to below deadlines:
September 15, 2009
March 15, 2010
Applications reviewed by the District II Venture Capital Fund Committee and presented to the District II board for final approval.
Grant recipients contacted and awards announced.
Within 30 days following the use of the funds, grant recipients must provide a written report of the uses and impact of the funds. This information will be made available on the website for future applicants’ reference.