2009 NISOD Conference



	Conference FAQs Registration 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. Presentations/Program When will I know if my presentation proposal was accepted? Submitted proposals will be reviewed and presenters notified by February 9, 2009. When will I know which day/time my presentation will be scheduled? Presenters will be notified by March 5, 2009. 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. 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? The buffet and dance will be held at the Hilton Austin, which is adjacent to the Austin Convention Center. 2009 Conference \| Conference Mailing List \| Archives \| Testimonials \| FAQs
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