The 2007 NAEP Annual Meeting will have 4 main tracks. Within each track are specific topic areas which our membership has expressed an interest in further professional development.

1. Administration / Management / Leadership: Content in these sessions reflect the theme of the meeting “Ambient Leadership” as it may relate to issues in Campus Administration, Change Management, Interpreting Financial Statements, Contract Management, Life-Work Balance, Elevating Procurement on Campus, Socially Responsible Procurement, etc.

2. Procurement: New and exciting initiatives in our own institutions are important to share with each other. We live in a rapidly changing world tied to technology and the economy. We need to know about the current Industry Issues, How to Leverage our Buying Power, Procurement Cards and Sustainability. What are the Best Practices on Campuses and Cutting Edge Solutions.

3. Commodity Specific: Because the arm of Procurement extends into all areas on campus there is a wealth of knowledge on Construction and Facilities, Athletics, Print & Mail, Bookstores, Food Service, Travel Management, IT etc.

4. Business Diversity: Ambient Leadership has never been so important as it relates to Diversity. Content in this track will focus on Federal Requirements, How to Start a Diversity Program, How to Manage an Existing Diversity Program, Best Practices and the Latest Initiatives.