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ENCOURAGE & ADVANCE

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The North Carolina ACE Network of Women Leaders, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer organization that is a part of, and shares the purpose of, the American Council on Education’s (ACE) leadership programs. As such, the NC ACE Network seeks to develop programs that identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and support women in higher education careers in North Carolina. We are an inclusive organization. Programming, including the annual conference, is open to all individuals interested in the advancement of women in higher education. 

Upcoming events

    • 5 Jun 2026
    • Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College

    NC ACE Network Annual Conference 

    Friday, June 5th

    8:00am-4:00pm
    The Conference Center at Guilford Technical Community College

    Greensboro, NC


    Conference Center Address:

    7908 Leabourne Rd.

    Colfax, NC 27235


    Ticket Types:

    Individual Registration, Member Institution $175

    Individual Non-Member Institution $200

    Group Registration (Option for Member Institutions) $1,575

    For ticket type details see below.

    Additional Information:

    If you are in need of overnight accommodations, our conference hotels are:


    Ticket Type Details:

    Individual Registration, Member Institution $175

    If you aren't sure if your institution has an institutional membership, click here.

    Description: Use this registration category if you are registering yourself individually (not part of a group registration) and you work at one of the following institutions: Beaufort County CC, Campbell University, Catawba College, Davidson College, Elon University, Forsyth Tech CC, NC A&T University, NC Central University, Salem College, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, UNC Pembroke, UNC Wilmington, Western Carolina University, William Peace University. To complete your registration you will need the following information: first & last name, email address, organization, title, dietary restrictions (if applicable), accessibility needs (if applicable), and to indicate if you are a first time conference attendee. 

    Individual Registration, Non-Member Institution $200

    Description: Use this registration category if you are registering yourself individually (not part of a group registration) but work at an institution that is not currently a member of the NC ACE Network (see list in Individual Registration for Member Institution if needed). To complete your registration you will need the following information: first & last name, email address, organization, title, dietary restrictions (if applicable), accessibility needs (if applicable), and to indicate if you are a first time conference attendee. 

    Group Registration $1,575

    Description: Use this registration category if you are from a member institution (only available to member institutions) to register up to 10 people to attend the conference and receive the group rate. 

    To complete a group registration you must have your organization name and the following information for all people in the group at the time of registration: 

    • first & last name
    • email address
    • title
    • dietary restrictions (if applicable)
    • accessibility needs (if applicable)
    • notations on who is a first time attendee
    • 10 Aug 2026
    • 1 May 2027
    Join waitlist

    To apply for the Mentorship Program, please register by joining the waitlist.  All applications will be reviewed by the Board and you will be notified in late July if you've been accepted into the program. The $75 fee will not be collected until you've been accepted.


    Features:

    • In-person networking opportunities 
    • Bookended welcoming and celebration sessions designed to foster relationships within this mentoring community 
    • Content-filled, expert led one-hour virtual sessions monthly throughout academic year 
    • Design a strategy to meet your career goals while practicing self-care
    • Potential opportunities to shadow a woman leader in your field of practice
    • Mentoring guide and certificate of completion provided


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The NC ACE Network thanks and acknowledges the support provided by the UNC System Office of the President.

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