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Newcomers OverviewSIGUCCS 2013

Presented by: Ashley Weese

Presentation OverviewFacts and FiguresVocabularyWhos whoManagement SymposiumService & Support ConferencePoster SessionBOFs50th AnniversarySIGUCCS AwardsProgram OverviewPlenary SpeakersNetworkingHospitality SuiteSpecial Dietary NeedsExploring ChicagoWhat to PackEventBoard/Social MediaVolunteersTips for Making the Most

Conference Facts and Figures200-250+ attendeesNormally about 30% are first time attendeesRepresentations from 150+ Colleges and UniversitiesInternational attendeesRepresentation from all aspects of Support and Information TechnologyCIOsDirectorsHelp Desk ManagementSupport StaffStudents

SIGUCCS VocabularyACM Association for Computing MachinerySIG Special Interest Group (of the ACM)UCCS University and College Computing ServicesBOF Birds of a FeatherFirst Timer A first time attendee to a SIGUCCS ConferenceContributor Vendors who will be marketing products during the conference and have provided support in some way.

Whos WhoSIGUCCS Executive Committee (aka The Board)

Conference Committee

Volunteers like you!

Management SymposiumTopics cover issues related to management and leadershipFacilitated discussion formatAbstracts available onlineThree Tracks:Career DevelopmentLeadershipManagementHot Topics in IT: Round Robin Discussion

Robert PatersonManagement Symposium Program Chair

Service & Support ConferenceTopics focus on technical skills and end user support services60 minute session with opportunities for questionsAbstracts available onlineFive Tracks:Career DevelopmentCustomer SupportManagementTechnologyTraining & Development

Laurie FoxJean TagliamonteService & Support Program Chair

Poster SessionSolutions and ProjectsCommunication Award WinnersConference VendorsSIGUCCS Program InformationNext Years Conference

Birds of a Feather (BOFs)Sign up near the Registration DeskGoal: Find others who to network with about specific topics important to you

Management BOFsMonday and Tuesday from 5pm to 6pmService & SupportTuesday and Thursday from 5pm to 6pm

Commemorating its 50th Anniversary at this years conferenceLearn about SGUCCS and the people who made it the organization it is todayView the 50th Anniversary Museum RoomAttend the 50th Anniversary GalaWednesday from 7PM to 10PMFultons on the River

SIGUCCS AwardsPenny Crane Award for Distinguished ServiceHall of Fame AwardsCommunication AwardsBest of CategoryAward of ExcellencePoster Session PresentationMore information can be found at:www.siguccs.org/awards

Penny Crane

Program OverviewSundayManagement Gathering and Newcomer WelcomeMondayManagement Symposium Plenary SpeakerBreakout SessionsTuesdayBreakout SessionsHot Topics in ITJoint Reception and Newcomer Welcome

WednesdayOpen Board Meeting*S&S Workshops (Registration Required)Joint Plenary SpeakerBreakout SessionsGala EventThursdayBreakout SessionsPoster and Vendor SessionAwards ReceptionFridayBreakout SessionsService & Support Plenary*S&S Workshops (Registration Required)

Plenary SpeakersManagement Symposium Plenary: Monday, November 4"But It's Different Here"Jay DominickVice President for Information Technology and CIOPrinceton University

Joint Plenary: Wednesday, November 6Strategic FuturesDavid M. ZachFuturist

Service & Support Plenary: Friday, November 8STORY WARRIORS Teller, Teacher, Warrior!Kirk WeislerChief Morale Officer

NetworkingNetworking and making new contacts is one the best benefits from attending SIGUCCSDont feel bad about skipping a session to go and talk to a new friend about a common issueHow to meet new people:Meet them at breakfastHang out at the Hospitality Suite Put away the technology!Volunteer Approach peopleSocializeHAVE FUN!

Hospitality SuiteEvery night from 9PM to Midnight in LaSalleLight refreshments are providedVisit with new friendsBoard games are providedSurprises every night!

Special Dietary NeedsBreakfastContinental

Gala Event (Fultons on the River)If you have specific dietary needs that you did not mention on the registration form, please let your server know.

Exploring ChicagoLunch and Dinner on the townExplore local attractionsNavy PierSkyDeck Chicago (Willis Tower)MuseumsShoppingShedd Aquarium

Chicago Theatre taken by Daniel Schwen

What to PackDress for ComfortBusiness CasualChicago Weather in NovemberHigh of 55 DegreesLow of 38 DegreesCheck the weather ahead of time!Business CardsCollege T-Shirt/SweatshirtLaptop/Mobile DevicesA good attitudeMotivation to meet people and have a good time!!

EventBoardFree mobile conference companionSelect SIGUCCS 2013 from the event optionsBrowse conference sessions by speaker, date, time, and/or track.Create your personal agendaFill out evaluations at the end of sessionsReceive announcementsVisit Sponsor Websites

Available for iPhone, Android, and Windows Phones

Social Media #siguccs13

Follow the SIGUCCS Community at facebook.com/groups/siguccsfolks/

Tweet with the SIGUCCS Community at twitter.com/SIGUCCS Tag your SIGUCCS photos on Instagram

Join the SIGUCCS LinkedIn Group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1675517

Share your SIGUCCS pictures at siguccs.shutterfly.com

How to VolunteerIts not too late to VolunteerWorking the Conference Help and Registration DeskAssisting with A/V ArrangementsPack/Unpack Conference Materials

Visit www.siguccs.org/Conference/2013/volunteer.html to sign up!

5 Tips to Get the Most out of the ConferenceSet GoalsMake a list of the things you and/or your department may be having troubles with or would like to learn. Check the attendee list ahead of time to see if there are attendees from a specific college you know to have implemented that project you're looking into. Decide what will maximize your experience and plan accordingly.Make a RoadmapA listing of presentations at this year's conference is on the website. Take some time before you head to Chicago to sit down and look at the options, read the abstracts, and make a roadmap of which sessions you'd like to participate. Download the EventBoard Mobile App on your Windows, iOS, or Android device for on-the-go browsing of sessions, speakers, and conference-related social media updates. The conference program will also be available in PDF form prior to the conference; download it to read on the plane.

Be PreparedBusiness cards are like candy at the conference. Giving your business card out can help you network when the conference is done and can help you remember whom you've talked to. Don't be afraid to flip the card around and jot down a note on what you spoke about -- you're bound to forget a thing or two if you don't!TalkNo, don't talk during a session, but do talk to others. You'll find that you can make a lot of great friends, peers who have gone through or are going through some of the same trials and tribulations that you are, and find fresh ideas.Have a Good TimeMost of all, don't forget to have a good time! Meet new people! Walk up to strangers and say hi, as they may be people with

Questions?aweese@iastate.edu

See you in Chicago!