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Program Committee
2010 Program Planning, Ideas & Tips
Committee Goals
- Recruit quality programs with different presentation styles by:
- Create a newsletter article to recruit from Mid and Senior Housing Professionals.
- Ask high rated programs to present again – to help fill in for any canceled programs.
- Work collaboratively with other committees to recruit sessions to create a meaningful and worthwhile experience.
- Continue to facilitate a positive experience for those who submit and present programs.
- Balance the programs offered in each session to make sure that there are programs of interest for professionals of all levels.
- Identify and promote "hot topic" programs and work together with other committees to recruit presenters in these areas.
- Contact presenters that presented highly rated programs to invite and encourage them to present again this year.
- Critically examine each program proposal to determine its fit with the goals and mission of UMR and with the needs of conference attendees
- Foster a sense of inclusiveness to all forms of human diversity that are represented in our Upper Midwest Region.
- Ensure that every presenter is informed and has the information they need to be successful.
- Honor our responsibility to those unable to attend the conference, by working to have materials posted online, and available outside of the program session.
- Commit to sustainable practices, not just for programmatic sessions, but within all our committee work, and efforts.
- Honor the feedback that we acquire and honor the needs of our attendees to the best of our abilities.
- Ensure the Conference Bulletin is easy to use, easy to read, and error-free (grammatically & spelling).
- Update program evaluations to provide presenters with more specific-feedback.
- Be innovative in the ways we reach out to SHOs, mid-level, etc.; ensure there are adequate programs for professionals at all levels.
- Promote networking & mentoring opportunities through programming.
- Emphasize and promote program attendance during the conference.
- Provide passive programming opportunities; consider having other items available outside of programs for attendees.
- Critically examine how top programs are selected – make changes to better serve the organization and presenters if needed.
- Maximize attendee’s ability to access information (handouts, recording sessions, etc.).
- Provide program presentation materials online by the conclusion of the annual conference for all members.
- Strive to be transparent regarding awards criteria, etc.
Committee Members
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Jocelyn C. Crist - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Chair
Sara Olsen - Midland Lutheran College, Chair-Elect
Adrienne Appler - University of Northern Iowa
Sherry Bisek - North Dakota College of Science & Technology
Brandon Blakely - University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Melissa Bonander - Pittsburg State University
Steve Bryant - Northwest Missouri State Universtiy
Amy Danielson - South Dakota State University
Kate Demerse - University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Shandee Ewert - Concordia College
Linda Garbisch - Iowa State University
Gavin Grivna - University of Minnesota
Michelle Gross - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Diane Hausler - University of Wisconsin - Stout
Jennifer Landowski - Simpson College
Randee McCabe - College of St. Benedict
Katie McComb - Webster University
Elizabeth Niebruegge - St. Louis University
Alexis Olson - University of Northern Iowa
Brandon Paulson - The University of Iowa
Chris Rice - Webster University
Steven Sweat - Nebraska Wesleyan University
Heather Sweeney - University of Kansas
Sarah Vait - Saint Cloud State University
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