2008 NISOD Conference



	Conference FAQs Registration I didn't register for a special event (preconference seminar, dance lessons, etc.). How do I add a special event to my registration? Email Leigh Anne Fagin with your first and last name and the event you would like to add, and she will add it. What is the cancellation policy? All cancellations must be received in writing or via email to Leigh Anne Fagin by May 12, 2008. Refunds, minus a $100 processing fee, will be processed after the conference. Conference fees cannot be refunded for cancellations after May 12, but can be applied toward a future conference. Please note that you are responsible for payment if you do not cancel and do not attend. What if I'm taking someone's place at the conference? If you know in advance that you will be coming in someone's place, please contact Leigh Anne Fagin at (512) 232-0858 and she will adjust the registration. If it is a last-minute change, simply check in at the registration desk the day of the conference and a staff member will be happy to correct the information in the system and prepare you a new nametag. How do I know if I qualify for the NISOD-member discount? To find out if your college is a member, check our online membership list. Are there any group discounts for colleges? Yes. To receive the discounts, all registration forms must be submitted as a package. All group discounts apply to the individual college (not districts). Discounts are as follows: 25-49 participants: $50 discount per participant (3-6 free registrations) 50 participants: $50 discount per participant and a complimentary College Showcase (a $1,500 value) What does the registration fee include? Admission to the Exhibit Hall with over 100 exhibits; keynote presentations; special session presentations; 250+ breakout sessions and roundtable discussions; orientation for presenters and first-time conference attendees; refreshment breaks, coffee breaks, receptions, and southwestern-style buffet; email and Internet lab; participation in Passport drawings in the Exhibit Hall. Conference registration does not include preconference seminars and other special offerings; an additional fee will be assessed for those events. Is there an orientation session for first-time attendees? Yes. There will be an orientation session on Sunday for any participants wishing to attend. How do I verify you have received my registration? If you are paying by credit card and register using our secure online form, you will receive an immediate confirmation. If you are paying by check or purchase order, you will receive a confirmation within a week. Where is the registration desk located? The registration desk will be located near Exhibit Hall 5 (Fourth Street side) at the Austin Convention Center. Presentations/Program When will I know if my presentation proposal was accepted? Submitted proposals will be reviewed and presenters notified by February 4, 2008. When will I know which day/time my presentation will be scheduled? Presenters will be notified by March 3, 2008. Do presenters have to register for the conference? Yes. All presenters must register and pay the registration fee. I am a presenter, but I will only be at the conference to present. Do you have a one-day rate? No. We strongly discourage presenters from submitting proposals if they are not able to attend the conference. How long are the breakout sessions and roundtable discussions? Most sessions and roundtable discussions are one hour in length. How many conference participants will attend my session? There is no way to know how many participants will attend any particular session as all breakout sessions and roundtable discussions are open to all participants. When will the conference program be available online? The program will be posted on our website by May 5, 2008. What equipment is provided for my session? All breakout sessions are equipped with a video data projector, microphone, and screen. Roundtable discussions cannot accommodate equipment other than presenters' battery-powered laptop computers. What if I need equipment other than that provided? Presenters are welcome to bring their own equipment (i.e., laptop computer). However, if you require equipment in addition to that provided, you can contact Barbara Glaser-Fryer with the Convention Center's in-house audiovisual equipment provider, AVW-Telav, for rental rates. What if I need Internet for my session? The Convention Center is wireless. However, if you need a hard-wired connection, there will be an additional fee. Contact Sheryl Powell for pricing. What if my equipment fails in the middle of my presentation? We have technical support personnel on site to assist you. However, equipment failures are not uncommon, so be prepared to conduct your presentation without equipment support. Will NISOD make copies of my handouts for me? No. There is a copy center in the Convention Center that will make copies for a fee. What if I have extra handouts, where can I put them? There will be a table set up near registration to put extra handouts. Do you have any tips for making my presentation a success? We suggest you review the Toastmasters International website for tips. Lodging Which hotel is closest to the Convention Center? To see a map of the hotel locations, click here. Are there shuttles to and from the hotels? Shuttle service will be provided on a continuous basis during the conference between the Embassy Suites Austin Downtown/Town Lake, Hyatt Regency Austin on Town Lake, and the Holiday Inn Town Lake and the Convention Center. General What is there to do in Austin? We suggest taking a look at Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau website for ideas on things to do in Austin. What is considered appropriate dress for the conference? Dress is business casual. We strongly recommend comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a significant amount of walking throughout the day. Do you have tours? There will be a tour on Tuesday afternoon to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance. This tour always sells out! Which events can my spouse/guest attend? All receptions, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center tour (fee), Southwestern-Style Buffet and Dance (fee), and the Exhibit Hall. Where will the Southwestern-Style Buffet and Dance be held this year? 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