About ACUI Region III

Regional Directors: 

2022 – Present: Dr. Stephen R. McCay, University of Southern Mississippi 
2020 – 2022: Alison Brown Ward, University of Tennessee Knoxville 
2018 – 2020: Dwayne Isaacs, University of South Florida St. Petersburg 
2016 – 2018: Dr. Dean Smith, East Carolina University 
2014 – 2016: Mandi Bryson, College of Charleston 
2013 – 2014: Dr. Brad Vest, Appalachian State University

Past Conferences:

2022 – Facing the Future; Emory University 
2021 - Super Regional (not official); Virtual 
2020 - Resilience (not promoted, CPT only); Virtual 
2019 - People, Purpose & Passion; University of Tennessee Knoxville 
2018 - Charting Our Course; East Carolina University 
2017 - It Starts With Us; University of Florida 
2016 - Explore, Unite, Create; University of South Alabama 
2015 - Community, Engagement, Involvement; North Carolina State University 
2014 - It All Starts Here; Georgia State University

Let's Get Social!

Make sure you follow Region III on social media for announcements and spotlights:  
Instagram: @acuiregioniii  
Facebook: @acuiregioniii
Twitter: @acuiregioniii 

Role of the Regions

The regions are a primary connection point for engagement in the association. Regions provide inclusive and accessible community-building educational experiences designed to reach professionals, graduate, and undergraduate students. Regional opportunities provide leadership training, networking, and professional development for our members.