BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-49-@nakhe.org DTSTAMP:20260716T041549 DTSTART:20260705 DTEND:20260708 SUMMARY:2026 Department Head Certification Training DESCRIPTION:Please note that these dates are subject to change. \n\nHost ed by Lindsey Nanney\nUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington\n\nAbout t he DHCT\nThe Department Head Certification Training (DHCT) is a highly s tructured certification program for emerging leaders in kinesiology who aspire to be department chairs or administrators of Kinesiology and rela ted programs at their college or university. The intent is to brand emer ging leaders and administrators with NAKHE’s imprimatur in leadership.  Enrollment in the DHCT is by application and acceptance only.\n\nThe DHCT is held every other year alongside the Leadership Development Works hop (LDW). This year's LDW/DHCT is July 5 - 8, 2026, in Wilmington, NC.\ n\nAbout the LDW\nThe intent of the NAKHE Leadership Development Worksho p (LDW) is to bring kinesiology leaders together to brainstorm solutions to complex problems facing higher education. The LDW is part of NAKHE†™s Leadership Institute, which fosters, promotes, and sustains mentoring and networking opportunities for higher education professionals.\n\nAbo ut Wilmington\nWilmington is a port city in North Carolina. It’s known as a gateway to Cape Fear Coast beaches like Wrightsville, with its str ong surf, and Carolina, with its long boardwalk. Part of downtown’s Hi storic District, the Riverwalk is lined with restaurants, galleries and shops. It runs along the Cape Fear River, where the Battleship North Car olina is moored. Artifacts on the ship explore WWII naval combat history .\n\nAbout Carolina Beach\nCarolina Beach is located on Pleasure Island,  about 12 miles south of Wilmington International Airport. The beach to wn is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area. It's a charming, family -friendly coastal town known for its retro, vintage vibe, bustling board walk, and scenic Atlantic beaches. It features one of the last remaining boardwalks on the East Coast, complete with amusement rides, arcades, a nd iconic, long-standing, local eateries. The town is popular for its la id-back atmosphere, fishing, surfing, and proximity to nature, including the 761-acre Carolina Beach State Park and its unique, native Venus fly traps.\n\nHotel Information\nCourtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach Oceanf ront\n100 Charlotte Ave\nCarolina Beach, NC\nPhone: 800-321-2211\nHotel Website\n\nBook Your Group Rate Room\nKing Standard Room Rate: $249 - $269 \nLast Day to Book Your Room: Friday, June 12, 2026\nReservations by Phone: 888-616-4655 and reference code: NAKN\n\nSpecial Reservatio ns:\nThe hotel will accept reservations from attendees after the Cut-Off Date, and/or for dates up to 3 days before or after the Event dates, on ly on a space- and rate-available basis. To make these special reservati ons, contact Whitley Akins, the Marriott Sales Coordinator, to check on options for changing room types or adding nights. Whitley's phone numbe r and email are (910) 458-2616 and whitley.akins@crestlinehotels.com.\ n\nReservation Guarantee:\nAll reservations must be accompanied by a fir st-night room deposit plus the applicable state and local taxes, or guar anteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservation unless secured by one of the above methods. If a guest wishes to cancel a reservation, the deposit is refundable if notice is received at least 72 hours prior to the day of arrival and a cancellation number is obtai ned.\n\nParking:\nThe Hotel provides parking at a daily fee of $9.00 per room, plus tax, for registered hotel guests, with 1 vehicle per sleepin g room. Parking charges will be billed to the individual guest’s room folio. Guests in these reserved and paid sleeping rooms are considered r egistered guests. Parking in the Hotel’s lot is only available to regi stered Hotel guests. Unregistered guests attending functions are not per mitted to use the hotel's parking facilities. Additional paid parking is available in the nearby Town of Carolina Beach and private parking lots at guests’ own expense.\n\nWilmington International Airport (ILM)\nDi stance from hotel: 18.5 Miles\nPhone Number: +1 910-3414333\nAirport Web site\n\nGround Transportation\n\n* Shuttle Service: The workshop hotel d oes not provide shuttle service.\n\n* Uber & Lyft: Both operate at ILM. The designated pickup area is located curbside outside of Baggage Claim. You can request a ride on-demand or use "Uber Reserve" to schedule up t o 90 days in advance.\n\n* Taxis: Cabs are readily available at a dedica ted taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. Notable local providers include Wilmington Taxi and Pyramids Taxi.\n\n* Rental Cars: Rental counters a re conveniently located inside the terminal near the baggage claim area. The rental car lot is situated directly across from the terminal. The m ajor rental car agencies, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Alamo, all serve ILM. A specialty rental service, Baker Automotive, als o offers rentals on-site.\n\n* Wave Transit: The local bus system serves the airport via Route 207, connecting ILM to downtown Wilmington. Buses typically run every hour on weekdays.\n\n2026 DHCT Tentative Registrat ion Fees\n\nFee\n \nCost\n\nMember Registered by 5/1/2026\n \n$225\n\n Member Registered by 6/1/2026\n \n$275\n\nMember Registered after 6/1/ 2026\n \n$325 \n\nRegistration Closes 6/8/2026\n \n \n\nRegistration Limited to 5 People\n \n \n\nNot a member of NAKHE but want to partic ipate in the DHC Training?\nJoin NAKHE here!\n\nTentative Schedule:\n\nS unday, July 5: Dept Head Certification Training 4:00-5:30 PM; Welcome R eception 6-7 PM; Dinner on your own 7 PM until\nMonday, July 6: Worksho p Activities 9 AM-5 PM; Dinner on your own\nTuesday, July 7: Workshop A ctivities 9 AM-1 PM; NAKHE Board Meeting 1:00-2:00 PM; Enjoy the afterno on.\nWednesday, July 8: No planned activities. Depart or recreate.\n\nD ownload the DHCT Application Form\n\nFor further information, contact:\n \nChris Wirth\nDepartment Head Certification Training Coordinator\ncwirt h@uwf.edu \n\nLindsey Nanney\nLeadership Development Workshop Coordinat or\nnanneyl@uncw.edu \n\nTim Brusseau\nLeadership Institute Chair\ntim. brusseau@utah.edu \n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR