Dear TACUSPA Members:

We have learned that many of you have heard from the Hotel Galvez about cancelling your hotel reservation for the upcoming conference.  While we still have been unsuccessful to reach any representatives from the hotel to confirm that they are unable to host our conference, we can assume this to be the case given the reservations being cancelled.  Thus, our TACUSPA conference in Galveston is postponed at this point.

For those of you that planned to fly to the conference, I encourage you to consult with your airline representative about a possible refund.  While I can't speak for the airlines, I do know that some have reported receiving refunds.

Finally, please know that the TACUSPA board is in daily contact about this situation, and is currently considering other viable options in lieu of the fall conference cancellation.  We are also discussing other pertinent details that will arise as a result of this cancellation.  Specific information will be forthcoming.

As someone that lives in the Houston area, I want to thank all of you that have sent your warm regards and expressed your willingness to assist us.  These kind, generous gestures are greatly appreciated.

Stephen C. Sutton, Ed.D.
TACUSPA President

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TACUSPA is made up of student affairs administrators and practitioners in the colleges and universities of Texas. Current membership includes professionals at all levels and in all positions in student development fields. Counselors, deans, student activities, residence life, vice presidents, faculty members in preparation programs and many other fields are represented in this organization. The association normally meets twice yearly, at a summer conference focusing on a specific issue affecting students and professionals, and a fall conference that includes the annual meeting of all members.

The TACUSPA homepage provides basic information and resources on or supporting the purpose of the association. If you are interested in becoming more active as a student affairs professional you are strongly encouraged to contact the current President of the association.

The TACUSPA Fellowship Program is a new program open to all graduate students and new professionals (1-3 years in the field).  TACUSPA will offer four fellowships annually beginning this fall.  Benefits include a scholarship for conference registration, shared conference hotel accommodations (with another fellow), attendance of Board meeting at conference, monthly mentoring session with a current or former TACUSPA Board member (Vice President level), and invitations to participate in Board meetings.  The deadline to apply is August 29. Click here for the application.

The Graduate Student Scholarship for 2008 Fall Conference is open to all TACUSPA member graduate students.  Five scholarships will be offered to cover the conference registration fee.  The deadline to apply is September 19. Click here for the application.