Linking you to policy relevant research and education.
ACCI Updates
Call for Proposals-Scholar/Activist Connect Program The American Council on Consumer Interests (ACCI) invites Members to submit a letter proposal for the second annual Scholar-Activist Connect Program at Consumers Union (CU). The application deadline is March 1, 2010. ACCI is co-sponsoring a funded Scholar-Activist Connect program in cooperation with CU as means of strengthening collaborations between members of the consumer policy research community and consumer advocacy organizations. For details, click here. Conference Program Released ACCI's Conference Program Committee released the official registration packet today which includes details about the conference program. A registration form is included. To view the Conference Registration Packet, click here.
Conference Registration Opens Registration for ACCI's 2010 Annual Conference to be held in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is now open. The conference dates are April 14-16, 2010 and include a Welcome Reception in the Bank's History of Money Museum. The conference registration fees are $300 for members, $400 for non-members, $100 for full-time student members and $125 for full-time non-member students. For the most up-to-date conference information, click here. To register, click here.
University of Georgia to host Emerging Scholars Preconference The University of Georgia is hosting a preconference for emerging scholars -- doctoral students and those holding a Ph.D. less than three years. The preconference will be in the Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta on Wednesday, April 14th from 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, click here.
Conference Hotel Information The Marriott Midtown Suites in Atlanta's fashionable midtown district has been selected as the conference hotel. Room nights are $139 single/double. Parking is $13 per day. For more information, click here. To make your reservation via Web click here (pre-populated with ACCI group rate code).
Board Schedules Spring Meetings The ACCI Board of Directors meets monthly via teleconference and has scheduled its Spring meetings for the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. During its July meeting, the board voted overwhelmingly to open the board meeting to all who would like to participate. Members may join the call by dialing toll-free (US and Canada): (877) 346-9704 or (631) 865-5197 (international callers). Please enter conference code: 8214701985 when prompted. Spring board meetings will be held on January 13, February10 and March 10.
ACCI is the leading consumer policy research and education organization consisting of a world-wide community of researchers, educators and related professionals dedicated to enhancing consumer well-being.
Copyright 2009-2010 American Council on Consumer Interests. All rights reserved.