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League's 2004 Conference on Information Technology


Despite the recent hurricanes, the "https://www.league.org/2004cit/index.html"2004 Conference on Information Technology (CIT), scheduled for Nov. 7-10 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla., remains on schedule, fully programmed, and ready for our guests!

Celebrating its 20th year of excellence, CIT offers a diverse program and cutting-edge exposition exploring the intelligent application of information technology in community and technical colleges.

Early Registration Deadline: Oct. 8, 2004
"https://www.league.org/2004cit/reg/reg1.cfm"Online registration for the 2004 CIT, including an exciting selection of informative "https://www.league.org/2004cit/learning.html"Learning Center Courses , is 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 discounts of up to 30 percent. Group registration discounts are also available up to Oct. 8!

Hotel Information
The conference room blocks at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina and Wyndham Harbour Island are SOLD OUT! The "https://tamparegency.hyatt.com/groupbooking/licc"Hyatt Regency Tampa (3.5 blocks from the Tampa Convention Center) still has rooms available at the conference rates ($167 single/$177 double, plus 12 percent tax). Call (813) 225-1234 or (800) 233-1234.

Conference Itinerary Builder
For your convenience, we are pleased to offer our "https://www.league.org/2004cit/scheduler/login.cfm"Itinerary Builder , which allows conference participants to search the entire Conference Program , read session descriptions, and select presentations that best meet their needs and interests. Start making decisions today about the presentations you want to attend at the 2004 CIT!

Conference Program
In our efforts to serve you better, we offer the first DRAFT of the 2004 CIT "https://www.league.org/2004cit/program.html"Conference Program . The DRAFT 2004 CIT Conference Program is in Portable Document Format (PDF) and can be downloaded and printed.

Please Note
Conference participants are reminded that, although the General Session on the first day of the conference is scheduled in the evening, a full program of Hands-On Alley Labs, Special Sessions, Forums, Roundtables, and Learning Center Courses is available starting at 8:30 Sunday morning. The "https://www.league.org/2004cit/glance.html"Conference at a Glance provides a big-picture view.

Colleague Lookup
We are proud to make available a new feature for conference participants who want information regarding which of their colleagues is attending the 2004 CIT. By using the "https://www.league.org/2004cit/reg/reg_lookup/"Colleague Lookup , you can look up conference participants by name or organization.

3D HoloProjection
Back by popular demand, demonstrations of "https://www.league.org/2004cit/win/win_3DH.html"3D HoloProjection (3DH) technology will be available during the conference on Monday and Tuesday!

Special Sessions
Provided by recognized leaders, "https://www.league.org/2004cit/special_sessions.html"Special Sessions provide in-depth coverage of the application of information technology in community and technical colleges.

First Timers' Orientation
The "https://www.northark.edu/2004cit/"First Timers' Orientations provide first-time attendees of the conference valuable tips on using the information in the registration packets, finding sessions that fit your needs, and applying newly found knowledge.

League and NAM Collaboration
The League and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) have entered into a "https://www.league.org/2004cit/win/win_mfg.html"collaboration to promote the sharing of best practices, emerging technologies, significant trends, cutting-edge solutions, and other important considerations facing manufacturing technology educators at community and technical colleges.

Keynote Speakers
Jeb Bush , Governor, State of Florida
Carol Twigg , Executive Director, Center for Academic Transformation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Judith Boettcher , Author, Faculty Guide for Moving Teaching and Learning to the Web , Veteran Executive Director, Corporation for Research and Educational Networking (CREN)

Mark David Milliron , President and CEO, League for Innovation in the Community College (Host); J. David Armstrong Jr ., Chancellor, Florida Division of Community Colleges; H. Martin Lancaster , President, North Carolina Community College System

Tampa, Florida
Accented by warm sunshine and cool bay breezes, "https://www.visittampabay.com/"Tampa Bay is always alluring with its numerous attractions, cultural institutions, professional and recreational sports facilities, great restaurants, rich history, nature preserves, shopping plazas, and quirky and colorful events. Orlando, the home of Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and numerous other attractions, is a short drive from Tampa. Bring the whole family and stay awhile!

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. For additional information, visit "https://www.league.org/2004cit"https://www.league.org/2004cit or contact Ed Leach at "mailto:leach@league.org"leach@league.org or (480) 705-8200, x233.

 

Dr. Susan Salvador
Vice President, Student Services
10/05/2004