ACA Exchange
ACA Exchange
Important Location & Schedule Updates
In light of the recent fire on the King University campus, we are grateful for the support from First Presbyterian Church of Bristol to be willing to host ACA Exchange in its entirety. This incredibly hospitable church complex is adjacent to the King University campus. First Presbyterian of Bristol's address is 701 Florida Ave, Bristol, TN 37620. (Google Maps) (Apple Maps)
Facilitators should plan to arrive at 8am; attendees can check in at registration at 8:30am. Groups will convene at 9am; lunch will be served at 12pm; and the convening will end no later than 3pm so that folks can travel home safely.
About
The ACA will convene for the first time several professional communities at ACA Exchange in Bristol, TN on Friday, November 7, 2025. This event is FREE to ACA members; lunch will be provided. The only cost to attendees will be travel-related.
ACA professionals working in the following areas are invited to join their peers for this professional development opportunity:
- Academic/Student Success
- Admissions/Enrollment Management
- Alumni Directors
- Campus Security (new!)
- Career Services
- Counseling
- Disability Services
- Grants/Sponsored Programs
- Housing/Residence Life & Student Engagement/Student Orientation/FYE (new!)
- Human Resources Directors
- Institutional Research
- International Education
- Registrars
Agendas are hyperlinked above for each meeting, though registrants have the opportunity to help craft agenda items as a part of registration.
Registration
Registration for ACA Exchange is now open. Please register (if possible) by October 30, 2025.
Bristol Hotel Accommodations
For those traveling in, a hotel block was reserved at The Sessions Hotel with a nightly rate of $169.00. You could book directly using this link or calling 276.285.5040 directly to book into the “Appalachian College Association” block. The deadline for this block was October 23, 2025. There may be availability at the hotel beyond the block.
Additionally, The Bristol Hotel offers a King University Friends and Family rate (10% off). Call the front desk at (276) 696-3535 and ask for this special rate.
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