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Conference FAQs Registration
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; and 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 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; does not include the two complimentary registrations
What is the cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be received in writing or via email to Sheryl Powell by May 14, 2010. Refunds, minus a $100 processing fee, will be processed after the conference. Conference fees cannot be refunded for cancellations after May 14, 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 email Sheryl Powell 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.Where is the registration desk located?
The registration desk will be located near Exhibit Hall 5 (Fourth Street side) at the Austin 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?
The buffet and dance will be held at the Hilton Austin, which is adjacent to the Austin Convention Center.
National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD)
Community College Leadership Program | College of Education |
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station, D5600 |
Austin, TX 78712-0378
Ph: (512) 471-7545 | Fax: (512) 471-9426 | Email
