Question 1

What is the Agenda?

Accepted Answer

Please visit ccmeonline.org/symposium for the up to date agenda.

Question 2

Where do I check in?

Accepted Answer

Check in starts Monday at the Maryland A Registration Desk.

Question 3

Where can I see a hotel map?

Accepted Answer

Please see the PDF for a hotel map, or visit this link:  https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center/events/

Question 4

Is there a symposium app?

Accepted Answer

YES!  We are using the Whova platform this year.  Paid attendees are loaded into the platform on a periodic basis.  To access the app, please follow the below instructions:

Download "WHOVA" from your app store
From the main screen, click "Find My Event/Conference"
Search for "Council of College..." and you should see our National Harbor, MD event (2025)
Click the Event
Click "Join" near the bottom
Click Sign In
Enter the email you registered for your ticket with.
Click Continue and set up your information

If you are having issues accessing the app, please email us at president@ccmeonline.org.

Question 5

What is the dress code?

Accepted Answer

The general dress code is business, leaning toward business casual for civilians and the service equivalent service uniform.

The gala Wednesday night is black tie/cocktail attire (***we won't kick you out if you are not in formal attire***)

Wednesday is school colors day: SHOW YOUR SCHOOL PRIDE BY WEARING YOUR YOUR SCHOOL COLORS

Question 6

Parking

Accepted Answer

Parking on site is a discounted $36 per day rate. Please visit the registration desk for your validation ticket.

Question 7

Where can I find session slides?

Accepted Answer

Slides that are shared with us will be uploaded to our attendee webpage and shared out to checked in attendees at the conclusion of the symposium.

Question 8

Are there good restaurants in the area?

Accepted Answer

National Harbor is PACKED with great food.  There is also a "show your badge" program where you can get discounts in the area.

Visit https://www.nationalharbor.com/nhshowyourbadge/ to sign up for the virtual pass.

Question 9

Where do I submit my slides?

Accepted Answer

Please submit your slides (that will be shared with attendees) here:  https://www.ccmeonline.org/2025slides

Question 10

What do the presenters need to supply?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent and Super Session Presenters should bring a laptop and any dongles they may need to connect to the provided projector.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

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