Why ASCUE?
The Association Supporting Computer Users in Education (ASCUE) is an annual technology conference held near Myrtle Beach, SC. ASCUE serves faculty and staff from small and medium colleges and universities who have an interest in varied topics in the computer/technology fields.
Session Tracks
Corporate
Sessions feature examples of innovative cross-departmental solutions that impact higher education.
Professional
Sessions feature technical demonstrations and examples of technology solutions for professional development.
Graduate Student
Sessions feature sharing research projects and uses for computers in higher education.
Peer Reviewed Proceedings
ASCUE supports a peer-reviewed session track for submission of original scholarship for evaluation.
Session Types
Presentations
Session presentations are 45 minutes, including audience questions and engagement. We encourage innovative, interactive presentation formats.
Round Table Discussion
Round tables are engaging discussions spanning 45-60 minutes. They include a brief
presentation of the topic, followed by questions to engage participants in solution-driven conversations.
Poster Presentations
Poster presentations combine text and graphics to create a visual, informative illustration of your work.
Who Should Attend?
Typical attendees are faculty and staff from small and medium colleges and universities who have an interest in varied topics in the computer/technology fields.
Faculty
Learn from other faculty from similar institutions about effective teaching methods. Share your experience with others.
Academic leaders
Share your experience with other academic leaders. Network with other leaders to identify and apply effective solutions in education.
Instructional designers
Learn from other instructional designers or share your experience.
IT DIRECTORS AND PERSONNEL
Identify solutions to bring back to your campus for effective systems on a tight budget.
Management and Registrars
Network with other registrars and academic leaders to identify solutions for affordable and effective learning.
Librarians & Student Support Personnel
Learn what others are doing to support students effectively.
Computing Graduate Students
Share your innovative research projects and uses for computers in higher education.
Annual Conference Registration Benefits
An the opportunity to participate in workshops, presentations, and discussions led by experts in the field of educational technology. Enjoy the following additional benefits while you network with fellow educators, IT professionals, and technology vendors.
ASCUE Membership
Ongoing collaboration and networking opportunities.
Refreshments
Coffee and refreshments throughout the day.
Sunday Evening Networking Meet ‘n Greet
Bring your entire family and mingle with fellow conference attendees.
Enjoy the conference in Conway, South Carolina
The conference will be held at Coastal Carolina University located at:
104 Independence Dr. Conway, SC 29528
Building Information: Clark and Marcia Parker Atheneum Hall Alumni Center
Tentative Schedule
FAQs
Most frequent questions and answers
Welcome to ASCUE! You can expect a great week of resource sharing, networking with peers. One of the things we hear most from our members is how they love the opportunity to share their struggles and their victories with people who have gone before them and had similar experiences.
Expect a casual environment, ripe with discussion and presentations rich with content and practical ideas to take home with you.
ASCUE is a smaller, more intimate environment where members/attendees get to know each other and establish ongoing friendships and relationships from year to year. Also, it is a very affordable conference making it a great value.
The conference registration can be canceled for a full refund on or before May 15, 2024.
February 14, 2024 | Online Conference Registration Opens |
February 29, 2024 | Call for Proposals Submission Deadline |
April 30, 2024 | Early Bird Registration Deadline |
Conference Moderator Registration Deadline | |
May 1, 2024 | Regular Registration Begins |
May 11, 2024 | Resort room block cutoff date |
Keep your shirt & tie at home! Business casual seems to be most popular, but ASCUE members have been known to show up in Hawaiian shirts, shorts, and flip flops. A few of the session rooms can get chilly with the A/C on, so you may want to bring a light sweater or sweatshirt.