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Using Colleges and Universities as Event Venues
Chuck Salem, President of Unique VenuesNorma Charette, Director of Conference Sales for Campus Conference Solutions by Sodexo
Campus Venues Have Come A Long Way
Do you remember when…
Campus Venues Have Come A Long Way
Fast Forward…2014
The Trend
According to Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) Future Watch …
Over 20% of professional meeting and event planners are using non-
traditional venues.
Why ?
Declining Budgets
Perception
Affordability
DistinctiveVS
What makes us different?
Ambiance & Atmosphere Built-in theme
Unwavering Economic downturns and upturns don’t change us We like it all…day, overnight, youth groups and adult
groups
Technology Built-in Cost effective
What makes us different?
Business Model Core Mission VS Auxiliary Mission
Pricing Affordability Wide range of rates Value added experience
Service standards One Stop Shop VS Decentralized
What makes us different?
Unique Contractual Items Attrition Clauses Deposits Cancellations Insurance Requirements
Limitations Space Guarantees Availability Alcohol Usage Catering Requirements
We’ve got it all covered…
GATHERBREAK BREAD
PRAYPLAYSLEEP
Meeting & Event Facilities Worship Centers Upscale Ballrooms Traditional Classrooms Smart Classrooms Auditoriums and Amphitheaters Student Unions Performing Arts Centers Outdoor Spaces Stadiums and Arenas Residence Hall Spaces
Gather
Dining Residential Restaurants
Aka…dining halls Food Courts
National and local brands Specialty Restaurants Catering
Break Bread
Chapels
Introspective Areas
Residence Hall Spaces
Pray
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Onsite Ropes Courses
Campus Recreation Centers
Swimming Pools
Hiking Trails
Art Outlets
On-Campus Museums
Game Rooms
Playing Fields and Courts
Play
Traditional Residence Halls
Residence Hall Suites
Apartment Style Suites
Private Residence Halls
Townhouses
Hotel Style Rooms
Hotels
Guest Homes
Sleep
Campus Conference Planner Checklist
One-stop shopping
Sponsorship requirements
Booking timelines
Space guarantees
Insurance requirements
Security requirements
Master billing and individual billing policies
Payment terms
Know all the fees
Parking policies
Commissions
Campus Conference Planner Checklist
Rate negotiation
Contract deposit
Catering requirements
Alcohol policies (just in case you allow it)
Complimentary room nights
Staff availability
Cancellation and attrition policies
Supplier arrangements
Spouse/guest tour programs
501C3 status requirements
Venue Finding Resource List
UniqueVenues.com and UniqueVenues.ca Over 500 campus venues online and in print USA and Canada
Campus Conference Solutions Campusconferencesolutions.com Across USA
Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Director – International www.acced-i.org
Association of College Unions International www.acui.org
Venue Finding Resource List
Association of College and University Housing Officers International www.acuho-i.org
Canadian and University and College Conference Organizers Association www.cuccoa.org
Venuemasters UK www.Venuemasters.co.uk
THANK YOU!Visit Campus Venues…Section 700-717
Chuck Salem814-254-1310
Norma Charette207-391-9187