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When:

Thursday, July 31 - Friday, August 1



Meeting Location:

Salish Kootenai College

58138 Highway 93

Pablo, MT 59855

Robert DePoe III Building

Room 142



Hotel Location:

Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites

209 Ridgewater Drive,

Polson, MT 59860



Hotel Booking Information:

Booking Link: Click Here

Phone: 406-872-2200



Contact:

Erykah Wilkerson

Events Coordinator

703-504-9829

ewilkerson@aihec.org


Molly McPhun

Executive Assistant & Board Liaison

mmcphun@aihec.org

Hotel Deadline:

June 1, 2025


Registration Deadline:

July 10, 2025




AIHEC is pleased to conduct our 2025 Summer Meeting in Pablo, Montana at Salish Kootenai College (SKC). This event will include a two (2) day board meeting as all committee meetings will be conducted virtually.  


Event Schedule - The board meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM with breakfast provided on Friday at 8:00 am.

  • Day 1: Thursday, July 31 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Day 2: Friday, August 1 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Overview of Federal Student Aid Ombudsman Office (Optional Session for Presidents)


Presidents will be introduced to FSA's new Technical Assistance Branch and receive an overview of services that are provided to TCUs. The FSA liaison, who is assigned specifically to support TCUs, will share FSA's vision going forward in support of TCUs. An update regarding Project Success and the impacts it continues to have on TCUs will be provided.

  • July 30 | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM in the Joe McDonald Gymnasium.

Presenter: Dr. Joel Harrell, Director, Partner Engagement and Relationship Management Group, Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education


 Lodging Reservations: AIHEC has secured a limited room block beginning Wednesday, July 30 – Friday, August 1 (check in July 30 | check out August 2) at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites located at 209 Ridgewater Drive, Polson, MT 59860. Please note that these rooms will be available on a first come first-serve basis. 


To make a reservation at the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites, please call 406-872-2200 (Request the AIHEC block) or click here to make reservations online. Reservations must be made no later than June 1 to receive the group rate.


(Please note that the AIHEC room block has been filled. If you have not made hotel reservations, please contact Dacee Brown for room availability. Dacee.Brown@redlion.com) 

 

PLEASE MAKE YOUR LODGING RESERVATIONS ASAP!



Airport: The closest airports to the hotel are: the Missoula International Airport (Approximately 62 miles away from the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites.) | Glacier Park International Airport (Kalispell) (Approximately 58 miles away from the Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites)


Weather Averages: High of 82 degrees F, low of 56 degrees F. Be prepared for varying weather when you are outside. Bring a sweater for indoor meetings.



Event Dress: Business casual is recommended for this event.

 

 

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:


Registration Fee: $300.00

AIHEC will be charging a registration fee for the 2025 Summer meeting to cover food and meeting costs. To assist with logistical planning, we kindly request that ALL attendees register in advance.

(Invoices will be provided once the meeting has concluded.)

If you have any questions, please contact Erykah Wilkerson, ewilkerson@aihec.org or Molly McPhun, mmcphun@aihec.org.