2024 Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Networking Group Meeting

May 23-24, 2024

Sponsored by the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the University of Michigan

Step into Michigan! The University of Michigan is excited to host the Spring 2024 BTAA Network Director & WiFi Group meeting on the UM-Ann Arbor campus. This TWO-day conference takes place at the Michigan Ross School of Business on: 

  • Thursday, May 23, 2024: 12 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, May 24, 2024: 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Meeting Logistics

Meeting Location

Ross School of Business

701 Tappan Street | Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Hotel Information

Hotel Block: Ross School of Business

710 E. University Ave | Ann Arbor, MI 48109 

$167/night + taxes and fees

Travel

Airport: Detroit Metro Airport

~30 minutes from campus via Uber/Taxi

Meeting Agenda

Zoom Links will be provided for virtual attendees.

DAY 1: Thursday, May 23, 2024: Noon–5 p.m.

Time Event
Noon–12:30 p.m. Ross School of Business
Lunch & registration- Weiser Hall
12:30–12:45 p.m.

Next meeting logistics: Eric Boyd

  • Next meeting host and dates, access issues to Teams site, Roster updates, propose next location/school host, etc.
12:45–2:30 p.m.

School Summaries

Room R 2310 - Network
Room R 2320 - WiFi

2:30–2:45 p.m. SNACK BREAK
2:45–4:00 p.m. School Summaries (Continued)
Q&A and Discussions
4:00–4:30 p.m.

Parking Lot Topics (see Friday agenda)

Wrap up for the day

Room R 2310 - Network
Room R 2320 - WiFi

6:00–9:00 p.m.

Group Dinner: The Pizza House

618 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

DAY 2: Friday, May 24, 2024: 8:30 a.m.–Noon

Time Event
8:30–9:00 a.m. Ross School of Business
Breakfast- Weiser Hall
9:00–10:15 a.m.

Finish School Summaries

Room R 2310 - Network
Room R 2320 - WiFi

10:15–10:30 a.m. SNACK BREAK
10:30–11:30 a.m.

Parking Lot Topics

Room R 2310 - Network
Room R 2320 - WiFi

11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. LUNCH - “Grab & Go”- Weiser Hall

About the BIG Academic Alliance and the Event

The Big Ten Academic Alliance is the nation’s preeminent model for effective collaboration among research universities. For more than half a century, these world-class institutions have advanced their academic missions, generated unique opportunities for students and faculty, and served the common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus resources, and collaborating on innovative programs. Governed and funded by the Provosts of the member universities, Big Ten Academic Alliance mandates are coordinated by a staff from its Champaign, Illinois headquarters. Participating Big Ten Academic Alliance Member Universities

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].