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Conference on Information Technology Early Registration Deadline - Extended!


The following message is from the League for Innovation:
Due to the short timeframe this year between the start of the fall semester and our Early Registration Deadline, and as a result of the large number of requests we've received asking for additional time to submit registrations that qualify for discounts of up to 30 percent, we have decided to extend our Early Registration Deadline for the Conference on Information Technology HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/index.html"2003 Conference on Information Technology (CIT)!

Early Registration Deadline – Extended to September 26, 2003
This Early Registration Deadline extension also includes group registration discounts, which now MUST be postmarked on or before September 26!

The HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/index.html"2003 Conference on Information Technology (CIT) is the largest community and technical college conference in the nation and the premier instructional technology conference for two-year institutions. Reserve a place in the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/learning.htm"Learning Center Course(s) of your choice. Hotel reservations can be made via the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/travel.html"online travel page.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Peter Thompson, Marketing Director, Wi-Fi Division, T-Mobile
Diana Oblinger, Executive Director, Higher Education, Microsoft Corporation
Jack Uldrich, Author, The Next Big Thing Is Really Small, President, The NanoVeritas Group
Patricia Donohue, President, Luzerne County Community College; Ray Fisher, Master, Arizona Chuan Fa Society; Mark David Milliron, President and CEO, League for Innovation in the Community College; Kathie Sigler, Provost, Operations, Miami-Dade College

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/win_3DH.html"3D HoloProjection Demonstrations
Back by popular demand, demonstrations of 3D HoloProjection technology will be provided during the conference on Monday and Tuesday. The possibilities 3DH holds for education will immediately become clear once you see and experience a live demonstration of an image created and displayed using this technology. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the 3DH live demonstrations are worth millions!

HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/win_cybersecuritysummit.html"Cybersecurity Summit
Continuing the very successful discussions started at the 2002 CIT about the development of a nationally-recognized curriculum of certifications and associate degrees in the field of Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, a consortium of community colleges discuss curriculum, internships, academic models, successful business plan elements, program design options, available resources, and professional development paths.

HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/win_sessions.html"Special Sessions
Provided by recognized leaders, Special Sessions provide in-depth coverage of current topics in information technology such as the state of computing and IT in American higher education, a very successful faculty-driven team approach to technology selection, a strategic overview for colleges that are starting or thinking about starting a nanotechnology program, a professional development program that engages faculty in unique and compelling internet applications to create dynamic and interactive teaching and learning environments through use of real-world data and global telecollaboration projects, and many more.

HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/win_orientation.html"1st Timers’ Orientation
The reception and Special Session for first-time attendees of the conference provide valuable tips on using the information in the registration packets, finding sessions that fit your needs, and applying newly found knowledge.

HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/winPops/win_exhibitors.htm"Exhibition
The exhibition of hardware, software, and services provided by League for Innovation Corporate Partners is among the most exciting components of CIT. This year's exhibition once again features corporations serving the community college market.

CIT is designed for administrators, faculty, and staff who want to explore and discuss the use of information technology to improve all aspects of educational institutions. Regardless of your campus responsibilities, whether you're a novice seeking solutions to everyday challenges or an experienced professional interested in learning about the latest educational advances, you'll find useful information and practical tips that will help you do your job more effectively.

Visit https://www.league.org/2003cit or contact HYPERLINK "mailto:leach@league.org?subject=2003%20CIT"Ed Leach for additional information.

Dr. Susan Salvador
Office for Student Services
09/24/2003