IUCEA South Regional Meeting- October 25-29, 2008 -The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center - Blacksburg, Virginia
Conference Program

At a Glance

All events are held at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, October 25, 2008
12 - 6 p.m. Shuttle Service from Roanoke Airport to Conference Hotel

Those attendees planning to use the airport shuttle service are encouraged to contact the VT Logistics Team regarding date/time of planned arrival.

4 - 7 p.m. Conference Registration
5 -6 p.m. Planning Committee Meeting
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception featuring VT Engage, Virginia Tech's outstanding volunteer and community service initiative
Sunday, October 26, 2008
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Conference Registration
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Shuttle Service from Roanoke Airport to Conference Hotel

Those attendees planning to use the airport shuttle service are encouraged to contact the VT Logistics Team regarding date/time of planned arrival.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. UCEA South Executive Committee Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. First-Time Attendees Orientation
12:15- 1:15 p.m. Networking Lunch
1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Town Hall Meeting
The Impact of the Changing and Expanding Role of CE
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. What's Next? Signs of Change and Strategic Implementations for Continuing Higher Education
Kay J. Kohl/ CEO and Executive Director, UCEA

President's Report
Robert Wiltenburg/UCEA President 2008-2009
4:15 - 4:30 p.m. Brief Survey of Region; Futures & Markets Commission
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
  • Focus Groups: Connect to your Community
  • The Impact of Continuing Education on the Dislocated Workforce
  • CE Integration: Translating Community Engagement to Innovation in Higher Education
6:30 - 8 p.m Dinner at The Inn at Virginia Tech
Monday, October 27, 2008
7:15 - 8:30 a.m. Conference Registration
7:15 - 8:15 a.m. Networking Breakfast: Facilitated Table Discussions
8:30 - 10 a.m. Keynote Presentation: Are You Engaged? Leading Engagement Through Innovation, Involvement, and Impact
10:15 -11:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions:
  • Casual Monday: Meeting the Demands of the New Talent Market
  • Best Practices in Email Marketing & Perfecting the Pay-Per-Click
  • Building a Learning Region
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Networking Lunch: Silver Sponsor Presentations
Plenary Presentation
Learning 2.0: The Impact of Technology on CE
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions:
  • Making a Difference in Communities: The Role of CE in Economic Development
  • Maximizing Blended Learning
  • Innovative Programming Showcase
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Plenary Presentation: Institutional Issues Committee: Diversity
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions:
  • Proving Our Value With Innovation, Inclusion and Involvement. How Do You Know?
  • Innovative Neighborhood Partnerships
  • Engaging your Community through a Corporate Consortium
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. UCEA South Business Meeting
6:30 p.m. Buses Depart for Mountain Lake Resort
7 - 9 p.m. Regional Awards Presentations; Dinner at Mountain Lake Resort
Tuesday, October 28, 2008: Conference
7:45 - 9 a.m. Continental Breakfast; Regional Award Winner Presentations
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions:
  • Learning Outcome Assessments in Continuing Education Programs
  • Changing Demographics and Policy Trends: Adult Learners and Postsecondary Study
  • Best Practices in Developing Your Credit and Non-Credit Instructors
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions:
  • Embracing Diversity with Innovative Partnerships
  • Partnering with the University Conference Centers to Maximize Innovation, Inclusion and Involvement
  • Customer Relationship Management
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Box lunch available at Registration Table
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Shuttle Service from Conference Hotel to Roanoke Airport

Those attendees planning to use the airport shuttle service are encouraged to contact the VT Logistics Team regarding date/time of planned arrival.

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