New York State College Health Association

Annual Meeting

Annual Conference

NYSCHA 2024 Annual Meeting

Come Together: We Are Family

November 13-14, 2024 | Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica

Registration is now live. See additional details below.

The New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) hosts an Annual Meeting in the fall to help college health professionals stay abreast of current topics affecting their practice and the students on their campuses. Every two years, the New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) joins the New England College Health Association (NECHA) for a combined annual meeting.

This year NYSCHA will host the NYSCHA 2024 Annual Meeting, which will be held November 13-14, 2024 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica.

The NYSCHA annual meetings bring college health professionals together in a collaborative effort to enhance the well-being and academic success of college students by offering multidisciplinary, educational programs as well as networking opportunities.

The Conference Planning Committee will select programs that meet the needs and interests of the disciplines in college health, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, clinical support staff, administrators, health educators, mental health professionals, and students. While the annual meetings are designed primarily for college health professionals, we welcome everyone with an interest in health services for students. Individuals from other departments within a college or university, community health agency professionals, and students may find the annual meetings a good fit for their professional development.

The Theme – Come Together: We Are Family

This year’s theme points to the value NYSCHA places on belonging and connection, essential components of the work of college health professionals. We want attendees to feel welcomed and supported in the work they do and to have the opportunity to meet, connect, and learn from college health colleagues from colleges and universities throughout New York State. With our emphasis on celebrating collaboration within and across disciplines, our goal is to provide multiple opportunities to address health care issues affecting college students from a multidisciplinary perspective. We want you to become part of our NYSCHA family.

Conference Schedule

The Annual Meeting will open on Wednesday, November 13 at 10:15 a.m. with the welcome from the NYSCHA President followed by the keynote presentation. Attendees can attend a pre-conference session from 9:00-10:15 a.m. at no extra fee. Concurrent sessions and time with exhibitors will take place throughout the afternoon with the day ending with a reception for attendees and exhibitors. Dinner will be on your own. Thursday, November 14 will begin with breakfast and the Annual Business Meeting for all attendees. Two sets of concurrent sessions, lunch, and the capstone presentation will complete the day. The Annual Meeting will end at 2:30.

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Conference Brochure

The 2024 NYSCHA Conference Brochure provides information about the NYSCHA 2024 Annual Meeting in one place. Included in the brochure you will find descriptions of the programs offered this year, as well as information about pre-conference sessions, the keynote and capstone presentations, registration fees, continuing education (CE) credits, exhibitors, and hotel accommodations. 

Registration

Registration is open! 

Register Here

Early bird and regular rates are available. Single day registration fees and a reduced registration fee for full-time students will be available. Click here for the instructions to register a group of people.

Registration Fees for 2024

Early Bird Rate

Through Oct. 15

Regular Rate

Beginning Oct. 16

Full 2-day Registration

$350

$395

Single Day – Wed. or Thursday

$185

$210

Full-time Student Rate – 2 days

$40

$50

Full-time Student Rate – 1 day

$25

$35

Included with registration: Lunch on Wednesday and breakfast and lunch on Thursday.

Fee for CE credits: $50 for attendees who would like to receive continuing education credits.

Special Needs: If you have special needs, food allergies (e.g., nuts, shellfish, etc.), or other dietary needs (vegan, gluten-free, etc.), please include a request when you register. We will contact you with further details about accommodations the week before the Annual Meeting. If you have questions, please contact the NYSCHA Conference Planner.

Registration Cancellation Policy: Through Oct. 28, 2024, registration will be reimbursed fully with a $20 processing fee. From Oct. 29-Nov. 6, 2024, a $50 processing fee will be charged, and the remainder of registration will be refunded. Refunds will not be issued after Nov. 7, 2024.

Contact the NYSCHA Conference Planner if you have questions about registration.

Hotel Accommodations

The NYSCHA 2024 Annual Meeting will be held at The Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica, located at 200 Genesee St., Utica, NY. The hotel is a recently renovated hotel with upgraded and modernized guest rooms, lobby, and event space. The hotel, which has an onsite restaurant and parking garage, is conveniently located in downtown Utica less than one mile from Exit 31 off the New York State Thruway and close to the train station. The conference hotel room rate is $149 plus tax.

To reserve your room: Book your group rate for NYSCHA or call the hotel at 315-266-1461 (let them know you will be attending the NYSCHA 2024 Annual Meeting).

Reservations must be made by October 21, 2024 to receive the conference rate.

Continuing Education (CE) Credits

CME Credits: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College Health Association and New York State College Health Association. The American College Health Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College Health Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.TM Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CECH Contact Hours (CHES/MCHES): Sponsored by the American College Health Association, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 8.75 total Category I continuing education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level contact hours available are 8.75. There are 0 Continuing Competency credits available.

 NYS LMHC Contact Hours, NYS LMSW & LCSW Contact Hours, and NYS PSY Contact Hours: The University at Buffalo Counseling Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC0129, by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0504 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology for licensed psychologists #PSY­0110. Maximum contact hours available for this live activity are 7.5.

Information for Exhibitors

The NYSCHA 2024 Annual Meeting provides companies and organizations an excellent opportunity to showcase their products and/or services to individuals from colleges and universities throughout New York State. Click here to view the Invitation to Exhibit. This invitation provides additional information about being an exhibitor.

Exhibitors are asked to submit the Exhibitor Agreement Form with their payment. The cost to exhibit is $650 if paid by August 31 and $775 if paid after this date. Exhibitors are provided with a 6-foot table and two chairs. The Exhibit Hall will be open on both days of the Annual Meeting. Conference breaks will be scheduled in the Exhibit Hall to encourage attendees to visit your table to learn about the services and products you offer.

You can pay by check or through PayPal. If you prefer to pay through PayPal, please contact the NYSCHA Conference Planner who will send you an invoice. Checks should be made payable to the New York State College Health Association and sent to the address on the Exhibitor Agreement Form. Exhibitors who would like to join attendees for meals will be able to purchase individual meals using the “Meals Only” registration form. 

In past years, some exhibitors have hosted an evening educational dinner program or a reception for attendees. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email the NYSCHA Conference Planner to discuss options.

Non-profit organizations that provide services of interest to college health professionals are welcome. Please email the NYSCHA Conference Planner to discuss your interest in being an exhibitor and to receive the exhibitor form for non-profit organizations.

If you have questions about exhibiting, please email the NYSCHA Conference Planner.

Information for Sponsors

Several opportunities are available for organizations that would like to support the NYSCHA 2024 Annual Meeting by becoming a sponsor.

Sponsorships can be in the form of:

  • An unrestricted grant that will be used where most needed as determined by the conference planners and the planning committee.
  • A restricted grant that is designated for a specific purpose. Some options for restricted grants include sponsoring conference bags, notepads, or other items for attendees; sponsoring a food event (e.g., lunch, breakfast, a morning or afternoon break, a reception); sponsoring student attendance at the Annual Meeting; providing funds to support AV or other technical needs. We are open to your suggestions.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the NYSCHA 2024 Annual Meeting, please email the NYSCHA Conference Planner to discuss options. Sponsors must complete the Sponsor Agreement Form.

NYSCHA Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of NYSCHA to provide educational opportunities regardless of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

The New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) guards against discrimination in selecting faculty or participants for continuing education activities and makes every effort to maintain awareness of individual differences with respect to the following, listed in alphabetical order: age; gender; identity; including transgender; marital status; physical size; psychological/ physical/learning disability; race/ethnicity; religious, spiritual, or cultural identity; sex; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; veteran status. 

All presenters and members of the Planning Committee complete a disclosure form. Faculty presenters are chosen for their expertise to meet specific needs of attendees. Potential presenters are not asked to identify any sensitive information, and no selection is made based on the individual differences listed above.

NYSCHA Conference Planners

Linda Dudman Lpdudman26@gmail.com / 646-812-2148
Rebecca Harrington harrinrl@delhi.edu/ 607-746-4865