The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

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Title Sponsor
www.usbank.com	U.S. Bank, with over 2,500 branches nationwide, has some of its deepest roots right here in the greater Cincinnati area. With 122 branches, 134 ATMs, and over 2,800 employees (and growing) in the Cincinnati area, you are never far from "US." We offer a wide array of checking, savings, and lending products, and can specially tailor products for you in order to meet your financial needs. Stop by one of our conveniently located branches or visit usbank.com today. Member FDIC.
Platinum Sponsor
www.capstonecompanies.com	Capstone Development Corp. is focused on the development and management of on-campus student housing nationwide. Since starting on-campus developments in 1994 Capstone has partnered with over fifty colleges and universities to develop over 26,000 beds of on-campus housing. Capstone is honored to have surpassed the “50” milestone in collegiate partnerships and are grateful for the trust these institutions have placed in them to deliver new housing communities for their students. Capstone Development Corp. continues to offer new and dynamic on-campus student housing options to accommodate the changing needs of today’s students.
Silver Sponsor
	In addition to the excellent service for which we are known, the hundreds of groups and associations in partnership with GEICO benefit from special discounts. As a member of one of these organizations you can enjoy the privileges of highly competitive and customized GEICO products, multi-company coverage, and complete 24-hour service. This GEICO program enhances the value of your association membership.
Bronze Sponsor
	Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC is a national leader in executive recruitment for the not-for-profit sector. FPS specializes in recruiting not-for-profit leaders for higher education, medical, social service, cultural, and advocacy organizations. With a proven track record of over 400 successful recruitments, the FPS team knows what it takes and who it takes to lead strategically, manage effectively, advocate articulately, and inspire historic philanthropy. Led by Gail L. Freeman, the FPS team has more than 80 years of experience working in the not-for-profit sector. FPS offers the in-depth understanding, deep commitment, and demonstrated ability to recruit those mission-driven professionals who stand above all others in leadership, character, and ability.

	Since 1920, Herff Jones has been providing the highest quality commencement regalia, graduation announcements, college rings, diploma frames, and other recognition products to colleges across the nation.

	Did you know that media usage is one of the strongest predictors of youth voter turnout? On campuses with the Collegiate Readership Program, 85% of students read a newspaper at least once per week. What are your students reading? Learn about the Collegiate Readership Program, VOICES, and USA TODAY’s educational resources at www.usatodaycollege.com.

	The Executive Ph.D. (EPhD) in Urban Higher Education at Jackson State University (JSU) prepares and develops students to assume senior leadership roles in post-secondary institutions and other organizations whose primary endeavors relate to or impact the operations of institutions of higher learning. The program engages participants in the analysis of the different facets of operations and management of post-secondary institutions and in the development of solutions to potential or existing challenges facing urban and metropolitan institutions.

	Founded in 1889, Oak Hall is one of the largest cap and gown manufacturers in the country. Our company has established a reputation for delivering the highest quality regalia in the industry, along with service that far exceeds our customers’ expectations. Oak Hall services over 1,600 colleges and universities, including seven of the eight Ivy League Schools. Our regalia programs are customized to meet the specific needs of each university. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to create a distinctive look in regalia that your students will be excited to wear.
Sponsors
	Nourishing college students is more than our business, it’s our commitment to a generation. Whether you call it a mission, a philosophy, or a passion, it's hard to sum up in a word. So we used three – Eat.Learn.Live. To learn more about Chartwells go to www.eatlearnlive.com

	Follett Higher Education Group is a family-owned bookstore provider that has operated with integrity and respect for 133 years. We manage more than 750 bookstores nationwide and provide management systems, support services, and used textbooks to over 1,800 independently managed bookstores. Our vision is to help your bookstore succeed by sharing the knowledge that helped us succeed. Visit us on the web at www.fheg.follett.com.

	IBM: Open Education. IBM brings a depth of experience with our higher education business consulting services and technology to integrate open source and commercial applications delivering interoperable and affordable solutions to meet your institution's goals. Learn more about how IBM solutions can help your campus. Visit us on-line at www.ibm.com/education
Cyber Café Sponsor
	Dell is the world’s largest leading computer systems company. We design, build and customize products and services to satisfy a range of customer requirements. From the server, storage and professional services needs of the largest global companies, to those of customers at home. We do business directly with customers, one at a time, and believe we do it better than anyone on the planet.