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2003 Conference on Information Technology Early Registration Deadline


You can still make the Early Registration Deadline for the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/index.html"2003 Conference on Information Technology (CIT)!

Early Registration Deadline: September 19, 2003
Please note: September 17th is the cut-off date for hotel reservations at discount rates.
Early HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/reg/reg1.asp"registration helps ensure that you take advantage of discounts of up to 30 percent and that you reserve a place in the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/learning.htm"Learning Center Course(s) of your choice. Group registration discounts, which MUST be postmarked on or before September 19, are also available!

WHAT:
Celebrating 19 years of excellence, CIT is the largest community and technical college conference in the nation and the premier instructional technology conference for two-year institutions. CIT features the very latest applications of information technology that improve teaching and learning, student services, and institutional management in community and technical colleges.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Peter Thompson, Marketing Director, Wi-Fi Division,T-Mobile
Wireless High-Speed Internet Access and Implications for Community Colleges
Diana Oblinger, Executive Director, Higher Education, Microsoft Corporation
The Next Generation Learner
Jack Uldrich, Author, The Next Big Thing Is Really Small, President, The NanoVeritas Group
Nanotechnology and Possible Directions for Educators
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; Kathy Sigler, Provost, Operations, Miami-Dade College

A Sometimes Odd but Often Happy Couple: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Hands-On Disciplines
WHEN:
October 19-22, 2003
WHO:
Administrators, faculty, and staff who want to explore and discuss the use of information technology to improve all aspects of educational institutions.

WHY:
The benefits of attending CIT are as numerous and as diverse as the participants themselves:
· Discuss strategies, solutions, and technologies with colleagues facing similar issues and concerns.
· Hear firsthand what international experts have to say about important issues facing community and technical colleges.
· Learn about the latest technology innovations and approaches that help accelerate learning.
· Experience hands-on and demonstration sessions designed by and for new and experienced educators.
· Compare leading vendors’ equipment, products, and services in hours instead of weeks or months.
· Expand your professional connections while exchanging advice and real-world experiences at receptions and other networking opportunities.

· Embrace fresh perspectives and return to your campus rejuvenated and enthused.
· Gain insight into how to leverage technology to help your institution reach its potential.
· Learn about emerging technologies and their implications that may affect your job in the future.
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.

WHERE:
Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Enjoy a stroll along the RiverWalk, experience an ethnic festival, tour the Milwaukee Art Museum, catch a theater performance, dine at one of the city's fine restaurants, enjoy the local flavor of a brewpub, taste history at the Miller Brewery, or see animals from around the world at the Milwaukee County Zoo . . . the possibilities are endless when you visit Milwaukee - the Genuine American City.

https://www.onmilwaukee.com/
HOW:
Conference registrations can be made at the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/reg/reg1.asp"online registration page. Group registration discounts are available! Hotel reservations can be made at the HYPERLINK "https://www.league.org/2003cit/travel.html"online travel page. A limited number of rooms at the discounted conference rate are available. Please note: September 17th is the cut-off date for hotel reservations at discount rates.

If you need additional information, please contact Ed Leach at HYPERLINK "mailto:leach@league.org"leach@league.org.

Dr. Susan Salvador
Office for Student Services
09/17/2003