

Launch of NAEAA is an International success!
Over 80 representatives from 45 Colleges and Universities with offerings in the equine
discipline gathered in Keystone Colorado in 2009 for the inaugural conference of the
National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics ( NAEAA). The purpose of NAEAA is
to advance the equine academic discipline through increased communication and
cooperation among institutions with offerings in the equine discipline. The inaugural
conference was held in advance of the Equine Science Society – an organization in
place since the early 60’s that brings together the top researchers in equine science.
The NAEAA conference drew participants across the US as well as from Australia and
Canada and through the meetings gained new members from France, Norway, and
Ireland. Conference evaluations revealed that 91% of participants were either very
satisfied (80%) or satisfied (11%) with the conference, and 97% felt the conference met
(51%) or exceeded (46%) their expectations. In addition, 49% of attendees felt their
satisfaction with the NAEAA conference was higher than experienced with other
conferences while an additional 46% indicated their satisfaction was similar to other
conferences attended. The NAEAA membership elected to meet annually given
considerable interest in this new cooperative venture and the excitement built during the
inaugural meeting.
Association Goals:
Current and long term Goals include:
 | | Provide a venue for sharing ideas, concerns, and information
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 | | Provide assistance to colleges and programs looking to develop, expand and |
| | continually improve.
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 | | Develop a database of best practices ranging from number of students in a |
| | riding class to ways to work with animal rights activities on or near a campus
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 | | Provide assistance to faculty/staff looking to develop program quality standards |
| | for their own personal assessment and/or for required assessment through internal and external academic review processes
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 | | Development of international internship opportunities for students in member |
| | institutions
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 | | Development of faculty exchange programs amongst member institutions |
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 | | Outstanding networking opportunities.
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 | | Increased access to information about the equine |
| | academic discipline.
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 | | The ability to share information with, and gather |
| | information from, those working in the equine academic field.
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 | | A collaborative environment with professionals |
| | interested in improving and promoting the equine academic discipline
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National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics NAEAA
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Plan now to attend the 2010 NAEAA meeting!
Sunday July 25th - Tuesday July 27th
at Cazenovia College in Cazenovia NY.
In less than two weeks, over 70 representatives from colleges, universities, and industry
organizations with connections to the equine discipline will gather for the second annual NAEAA
conference. The 2010 conference brings together academic stakeholders from the US, England,
and Canada as well as top equine industry stakeholders to join in discussion, debate, and
dialogue on the ways in which we can continuously work to improve the quality of equine
undergraduate education. We have a full agenda with presentations, panel discussions, and
interactive workshops:
- Conference presenters from 24 institutions spanning 20 different states as well as
Canada.
- Keynote address by Dr. Elizabeth Sibolski, President of the Middle States Commission
on Higher Education: The Path Toward Excellence: Creating Useful Evaluation
Standards. Dr. Sibolski’s comments will kick off the conference sessions on ‘Excellence
in Equine Undergraduate Education’ including an interactive workshop facilitated by Dr.
Larry Van De Valk from LEAD New York, Cornell University.
- Panel on Building Relationships: Equine Academics and the Equine Industry.
Participants on the panel include John Long, Chief Executive Officer of the United States
Equestrian Federation; Kathy Dando, AIM Equine Network; Paul Haefner, Equine Growth
and Learning Association; Rebecca Pitcher, American Equestrian Trade Association;
Deb Balliet, Equestrian Land Conservation Resources; Elisabeth Jensen, President
and Executive Director of The Race for Education.
Conference information can be found by clicking on the Meeting and Activities link.
Scroll down to learn more about the NAEAA and the success of the 2009 Conference!
NAEAA Mission:
The National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) encourages and
facilitates increased cooperation and information sharing on a national and
international level between colleges and universities with programs in the equine
discipline.
What you can expect from NAEAA membership: