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AAAED 47th National Conference and Awards Ceremony “Reflect, Reset and Move Towards Justice, Equity and Inclusive Excellence.”
October 7 – 15, 2021
Virtual
The AAAED 47th National Conference and Awards Ceremony, October 7 - 15, 2021, is the association's annual convening of Equal Opportunity Professionals (EOPs). This year, the association offers not only informational programs for professional development, but activities to focus on self-care and personal career development.
For the first time, AAAED also offers an accessible Job Fair for professionals seeking new employment opportunities.
AAAED News
AAAED Announces Partnership
AAAED Announces Partnership With the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium and Upcoming Webinar, June 29, 2021
AAAED Statement on Title IX Regulations
On June 11, 2021, AAAED's President Richard Anthony Baker submitted a statement on behalf of the association regarding the OCR regulations during the agency’s Virtual Hearing.
Meet the Candidates for AAAED Officers, 2022-24 at the Annual Membership Meeting and Hospitality
June 23, 2021, 2 pm EDT.
This will be a Zoom meeting, followed by A Hospitality Suite.
Registration opens for the 47th National Conference and Awards Ceremony
Attendee registration for The virtual conference, October 7 – 15, 2021. Events include Self-Development Days, Job Fair, Pre-conference workshops, and the Main conference and Awards Ceremony.