Become a TEXAAN 2009 Sponsor!

General Information:  TEXAAN (Texas Academic Advising Network) is the professional association for academic advisors, advisor supervisors, faculty advisors, and support staff in the State of Texas.  It is connected with NACADA (National Academic Advising Association) and provides support, educational resources, scholarships, and professional development opportunities within the state. 

Conference Information:  The 2009 conference is scheduled for February 18-20, 2009 in Houston, TX at the Crowne Plaza – River Oaks.  Approximately 200+ advisors from across the state will be in attendance.

Why Sponsor?  Academic advisors often serve as key decision makers at their respective universities and colleges regarding educational curriculum and materials, academic leadership and career counseling, specialty programs, and educational software needs. 

Get noticed – sponsor TEXAAN!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Bronze I/Booth Level - $250

• Exhibit/Literature/Information booth in Main Gallery during duration of conference

Bronze II/Booth Level - $500

• Exhibit/Literature/Information booth in Main Gallery during duration of conference
• ½ page advertisement in conference program
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship on conference program, literature and website

Silver/Hospitality Suite Level - $1000 or TBD

• Sole sponsorship/naming of hospitality suite
• Sponsor will provide determined food and beverages in suite
• Sole exhibit booth and literature in hospitality suite
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship during conference main sessions
• ½ page advertisement in conference program
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship on conference program, literature and website

Gold/Lunch or Breakfast Level - $4000

• Sole sponsorship of one of two conference lunches
• Opportunity for 5-minute product/service plug during sponsored lunch
• Full page advertisement in conference program
• Opportunity to display banner/visual advertisement on conference stage during sponsored lunch (provided by sponsor)
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship during conference main sessions
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship on conference program, literature and website
• Exhibit/Literature/Information booth in Main Gallery during duration of conference

Platinum/Dinner Level - $7000

• Sole sponsorship of main conference opening dinner
• One hour advertorial session during conference (optional for conference attendees)
• Opportunity for 5-minute product/service plug during dinner
• Full page advertisement in conference program
• Opportunity to insert advertisements/literature/giveaways in conference tote bag (provided by sponsor)
• Opportunity to display banner/visual advertisement on conference stage during sponsored dinner (provided by sponsor)
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship during conference main sessions
• Acknowledgement of sponsorship on conference program, literature and website
• Exhibit/Literature/Information booth in Main Gallery during duration of conference

Diamond/Main Sponsor Level - $10,000+

• If you’re interested in being the main sponsor of the conference, please contact Leslie Thornhill, conference chair, to discuss options for conference involvement at this level. 

Sponsorship Contact:

Leslie Thornhill, M.Ed.

2009 TEXAAN Conference Chair

C. T. Bauer College of Business

University of Houston – Main Campus

lathornhill@uh.edu

713-743-4901