Events
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- Leading from the middle
- fall conference for faculty leaders
- The Texas Network
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Events: Convention 2007
60th Annual Convention
"Shaping the Future: Designing the Plan"
February 22-24, 2007
Renaissance Austin Hotel
Austin, Texas
Events and Meetings
Community College Day at the Capitol will be Thursday, February 22. TCCTA will provide bus transportation from the Renaissance Austin Hotel from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Details are available here.
General Session and Banquet
6:30, Thursday, February 22
The keynote speaker for Thursday evening's general session will be author, futurist, and software developer Marc Prensky. More information about Mr. Prensky is available here.
A printable request for banquet tickets in pdf format is available here.
Section Programs
Friday and Saturday, February 23–24
Information about over 100 discipline-specific meetings is available here. Contact information for the Section Chairs, who are responsible for arranging for programs is here.
Great Ideas for Teaching Students (GIFTS) Sessions
Friday, February 23, 8:00–9:15
Highly popular ten minute "lessons" for teachers in all disciplines. Details are available here.
Financial Planning Seminars
Friday, February 23, 8:00 and 1:00
The Membership Services Committee has two seminars planned. Click here for details.
Professional Development Seminar
Friday, February 23, 1:00–2:15
"How Do We Get from Adopt to Adapt?"
Sponsored by the TCCTA Professional Development Committee
Click here for information.
Technology Seminars
Friday, February 23, 2:30-5:15
These unique sessions provide practical training in the latest software and equipment for teachers in all disciplines. Information is available here.
Placement Center
TCCTA Membership Services Committee volunteers will assist members from 8:00 to 5:00 on Friday, and 8:00 to 11:00 on Saturday. Look for community and technical college employment opportunities! In the Exhibit Hall.
Special Meetings (information to be added as it becomes available)
Junior and Community College Student Personnel Association of Texas (JCCSPAT)
Thursday, February 22, 10:00–3:00
Sherrie Lang, Odessa College, President, JCCSPAT, CoordinatorVirtual College of Texas
Thursday, February 22, 2:00–3:30
Ron Thomson, VCT Director, Coordinator
Click here for more informationTexas Common Course Numbering System Board Meeting
Friday, February 22, 1:00–5:00
Donetta Goodall, Austin Community College, CoordinatorCorrectional Education
Friday, February 23, 2:30–3:45
"The Role of the Community College in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice," Bob Evans, Director of Continuing Education, Windham School District, and Sam Hurley, Trinity Valley Community College, CoordinatorPhi Theta Kappa Reception for Advisors
Friday, February 23, 4:00–5:15
Mary Hood, CoordinatorGIFF (Great Ideas for Fitness) Sessions
Friday, February 23, 4:00–5:30
The exhibit area will be the site for brief presentations allowing members the opportunity for a quick "lesson" in wellness, including diet and stress relief. Details will be printed in the convention program. Sounny Slitine, St. Phillips College, coordinator. Those interested in presenting may contact him at sslitine at accd.edu.
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