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Pre-Conference Activities
Saturday, November 12. 2005
Pennsylvania Dutch Country Bus Tour
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
This NAASS bus trip will provide a fascinating cultural and sociological
overview of this unique region of southeast Pennsylvania. Living and
working in the same close community networks for several centuries,
this Amish community provides a living window to our past. Riding through
the quaint farm country of Lancaster County, we will stop at the Amish
Homestead living museum, the Amish Farmlands exhibits, home style lunch
at the Plain and Fancy Farm, visit to the Intercourse Pretzel Factory,
and a stop at the Mt. Hope Winery. In all that we see and do, we ask
you to respect the privacy of the residents. The Pennsylvania Dutch
region is not a theme park or visitor's attraction. It is a viable faith-based
community that has lasted relatively intact since the early colonial
period. The authenticity of the culture and the people make this a voyage
not to be missed.
Cost: $75.00
Philadelphia Trolley Tour and City Pass with Six Attractions
This self-guided package includes a one-day pass on the burgundy and
green Victorian style trolley with eighteen stops and narrated tour.
You will receive passes to the Franklin Institute, the Academy of Natural
Sciences, the Independence Seaport Museum (near the hotel), the National
Constitution Center, and the Philadelphia Zoo. The attraction passes
are good for one visit to each location throughout the NAASS conference.
As this is a self-guided tour package, you set the pace. This is a pleasant
and easy way to discover Philadelphia!
Cost: $40.00
Early-Bird Reception
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
President Carol Switzer offers you a gracious early welcome to the conference
as she hosts this happy hour for conference delegates who have arrived
early. This is a good opportunity to retell stories of the day, catch
up with colleagues, and find a warm and collegial atmosphere. After
this warm welcome, feel free to make dinner plans with other attendees
at one of Philadelphia's great eateries.
New Administrators' Workshop:
The Art of being a Summer Session Director
Convener: Sarah J. Ormrod, University of Cambridge
As part of our Summer Schools, like many other institutions, we produce
a leaflet for our students entitled "The Art and Science of Writing
a Paper". The 'science' (length, format, bibliography...etc.) is
one thing, but the 'art' is quite another. The same is true of almost
any role. This workshop offers an overview of Summer Session, its administration
and planning with the new administrator in mind....and offers perspectives,
particularly, on the art of being a Summer Session Director.
The New Administrators' Workshop provides an invaluable opportunity
for new or relatively new Summer Session Administrtors to meet, share
experiences, and learn together. This half-day workshop culminates with
lunch at 12:15 pm.
The Program
The morning sessions are planned to help you organize your thoughts
and answer some of the immediate and subsequent questions you may have,
as you become involved in Summer Session.
A look at the highlights of the overall conference will help you to
decide which sessions are most relevant to your personal needs. This
will ensure that you use the workshop time effectively, focusing on
particular areas and avoiding duplication of topics. You will bring
different experiences and perspectives to the workshop, and we'll help
you to grasp the essentials. Logistics, program planning, the management
of finance, data and people, and the handling of crises are just some
of the challenges that new administrators typically face. We'll look
at the art and science of tackling these issues.
With this in mind, we're going to approach the role of Summer Session
Administrator in the way an artist might look at making a painting.
There's a lot involved. How can we ensure we produce a masterpiece,
and not just a daub? How do we prepare the ground? Where does our inspiration
come from? What materials can we use? To whom do we turn for help, when
everything goes wrong? How do we frame it our picture, price it, market
it, and write the catalog entry? Will our finished piece please the
patrons and the public? Will it sell!? How will history record our efforts?
We can use the metaphor of making a painting to try to identify the
techniques we need to master to go beyond competence and to take our
role as summer session director into the realm of fine art. No previous
artistic experience required!
Cost for this workshop is $65.00 all inclusive.
Presenting with Confidence:
Pre-Conference Workshop for Seasoned Administrators
Presenter: Kimberly Parrott, Conference Architects
This workshop is for anyone who has to present information, data, or
plans concerning their department or operations to a variety of constituencies
both on and off campus. Presentation and communication skills rank high
on the list of qualifications for professionals in the new economy and
in higher education in particular. Being able to present with confidence
enhances your credibility, stature and overall effectiveness. We will
examine how to hook your audience, communicate your message with clarity
and power, and ensure your audience leaves with added value.
Objectives:
By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
• apply the principles of audience
and outcome-centered design
• draw on their authentic voice
• engage with their audience
• understand each stage of crafting
and delivering a presentation
Preparation:
Participants will be asked to supply the following to the instructor
in advance of the workshop:
• a one paragraph description
of a real-life scenario in which they were or will be
presenting
• three personal learning objectives
pertaining to presentation skills
Cost: $65.00. Includes workshop materials, continental breakfast,
and lunch.
Presenter's Biography:
Kimberly H. Parrott is a principal and founding member of Conference
Architects, specializing in the design and facilitation of meetings,
workshops, retreats, and conferences. Kimberly has over ten years of
experience working with diverse groups including executives, government
officials, educators, military personnel, and adjudicated youth in organizations
such as MITRE, USAID, Freddie Mac, and public and private school systems.
Kimberly holds a B.A. in History from Yale University and a Masters
in Teaching from Brown University. She is a Coast Guard licensed captain
and has worked at sea for a number of years as an Outward Bound instructor
and as a sail-training officer on board tall ships in the US and abroad.
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