CIT UPDATE All the Latest Information about the 2002 Conference on Information
Technology November 17-20, 2002 Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA
Hosted by: Los Angeles Community College District Long Beach City College
District The League for Innovation's Annual Conference on Information
Technology <https://www.league.org/2002cit/> (CIT) is the premier showcase of
the use of information technology in higher education. Come to the 2002 CIT and
see everything from cutting-edge new technologies to tried and true strategies
for improving learning through IT, from holograms in the classroom to best
practice in basic Web support for traditional courses. This year's conference
also includes a special focus on biotechnology and its role in education, as
well as a new track designed to facilitate dialogue among math, science, and
allied health educators who use computer technology in research and education
programs. Online registration for the 2002 CIT, which includes an exciting
selection of informative Learning Center Courses
<https://www.league.org/2002cit/learning.htm>, is now available. Early
registration helps ensure that you reserve a place in the Learning Center
Course(s) of your choice and that you take advantage of early registration
discounts of up to 30 percent. GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Below are details
regarding group conference registration discounts for the 2002 CIT. On or
Before October 25 Board Members 30 or more participants ($150) 20-29
participants ($200) 10-19 participants ($250) 9 or fewer participants ($300)
Alliance Members 30 or more participants ($200) 20-29 participants ($250) 10-19
participants ($300) 9 or fewer participants ($350) Non-League Alliance Members
30 or more participants ($250) 20-29 participants ($300) 10-19 participants
($350) 9 or fewer participants ($400) In order to take advantage of discounted
rates, institutions must send in their group registrations together. This will
ensure that everyone in the group receives the same rate. Institutions wishing
to take advantage of special group rates should submit their registrations by
downloading, completing, and returning the Conference Registration Form
<https://www.leaguestore.org/2002cit/files/2002%20CIT%20Reg%20Card.pdf>. The
League office needs complete registration information (name, title,
institution, address, phone, e-mail) for each registrant. Each registrant will
receive an individual confirmation statement from the League office. For
additional information about group conference registration discounts, contact
Judy Greenfield at greenfield@league.org <mailto:greenfield@league.org> or
(480) 705-8200, x200. [NOTE: Learning Center Courses require an additional
registration and are not discounted.] KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Sunday, November 17
Zane Tarence, CEO, Reveal Technologies Futuristic Technologies and Their
Implications for E-Learning
<https://www.league.org/2002cit/tarence_keynote.html> Monday, November 18 Brian
L. Hawkins, President, EDUCAUSE Trends and Transformation
<https://www.league.org/2002cit/hawkins_keynote.html> Tuesday, November 19
Howard Charney, Senior Vice President, Cisco Systems The Internet Revolution
and Education <https://www.league.org/2002cit/charney_keynote.html> Jennifer
James, Urban Cultural Anthropologist NEW! The Human Face of Technological
Change in Institutions of Higher Education
<https://www.league.org/2002cit/james_keynote.html> Jennifer James examines how
we are all becoming "cyborgs"-part technician and part human consciousness, and
how we can teach our minds to adapt and think in new ways about our lives and
our businesses. Wednesday, November 20 NEW! Helping Students Live Free in a
Digital Democracy <https://www.league.org/2002cit/milliron_keynote.html>
Moderator: Mark David Milliron, President and CEO, League for Innovation in the
Community College Panel: Walter Bumphus, Chancellor, Louisiana Community and
Technical College System; Leo Chavez, Chancellor, Foothill-De Anza Community
College District; Pamila Fisher, Chancellor, Yosemite Community College
District and Board Chair, American Association of Community Colleges; Henry D.
Shannon, Chancellor, St. Louis Community College This panel format features
community college leaders in a conversation about the role of community
colleges in a Digital Democracy-a society increasingly connected, persuaded,
and tracked by technology, while still emphasizing individual freedom of
choice. SPECIAL CONFERENCE FEATURES Cyber Security Summit
<https://www.league.org/2002cit/win_Cyber_Security_Summit.html> Saturday,
November 15, 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. A consortium of community colleges is hosting a
Cyber Security Summit to discuss the development of a nationally-recognized
curriculum of certifications and associate degrees in the field of Cyber
Security and Information Assurance. Sponsored by The Chauncey Group
International. Earn Graduate Credit While Attending the 2002 CIT!
<https://www.league.org/2002cit/win_McGregor.html> Antioch University McGregor
offers graduate courses that incorporate your 2002 CIT activities into their
course requirements. Attend conference sessions that are relevant to you and
use this information as a basis for further study and reflection once you
return to your campus. 2002 CIT attendees qualify for an Antioch University
McGregor Professional Development Scholarship (10% discount) on tuition for any
courses taken in conjunction with the conference. Call Center Training: Great
New Opportunity for Community Colleges
<https://www.league.org/c5/call_center_training.html> Saturday, November 16,
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Community College Call Center Consortium (C5) is
offering a pragmatic workshop designed for community college educators who want
to understand and work with the call center industry, but need help in getting
started, finding curriculum, obtaining funding, sourcing technology, and
identifying and developing new training opportunities. COLLEGE PAVILION IN CIT
EXHIBITION HALL League Member Colleges are invited to participate in the
Exhibition Hall at the Conference on Information Technology. Exclusively for
League Member Colleges, the exhibit package includes a carpeted 10x10 exhibit
space, one six-foot draped table, two chairs, a wastebasket, an identification
sign, and two exhibit passes, all for a nominal fee. This is an excellent
opportunity to promote a new curriculum, demonstrate your technology
capabilities, or recruit for open positions. Interested colleges must respond
by October 4, and should contact Greg Luce at luce@league.org
<mailto:%20luce@league.org> or 480-705-8200, ext. 237. If you would like
additional information about the 2002 CIT, please visit www.league.org/2002cit/
<https://www.league.org/2002cit/> or contact Ed Leach at leach@league.org
<mailto:%20leach@league.org>.
Dr. Susan Salvador
Office for Student Services
10/09/2002 |