SPOL User Conference
First Annual SPOL User Conference
October 17-20, 2010
Dallas, TX
About the Conference | Schedule | Registration | Hotel
For More Information
Hosted by:
North Lake College
Dallas County Community College District
5001 North MacArthur Boulevard
Dallas (Irving), TX 75038
www.northlakecollege.edu
The First Annual User Conference is exclusively for users of Strategic Planning Online (SPOL). The content of the conference has been designed to benefit SPOL colleges and universities who are new to SPOL or having been using the system for years.
This conference will provide opportunities to:
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Learn best practices from SPOL schools in using SPOL for planning, assessment, accreditation, and budget preparation. |
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Learn the latest news about SPOL, including the newly released v3.3.5.0 and system enhancements currently in the works. |
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Network and meet professionals from other SPOL schools so that information and expertise can be shared beyond the dates of the conference. |
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Meet the SPOL support, design, implementation, and training staff from Think Education Solutions and Strategy U. |
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The SPOL User Group Meeting is sponsored by Strategy U, exclusive certified providers of user training and implementation support for SPOL. As a client benefit, conference registration fees are offered at a discount to current and former Strategy U clients. If you are interested in Strategy U services, click here for more information. |
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Who Should Attend the Conference
Institutional effectiveness (IE) and institutional research (IR) professionals; faculty and administrators who have an interest in or responsibility for strategic planning, budget preparation, assessment, or accreditation; SPOL system administrators; accreditation liaisons (regional and professional); and IT professionals supporting SPOL.
Full schedule with descriptions and presenters coming soon; schedule subject to change
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Sunday, October 17, 2010 |
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6:00-9:00pm |
Welcome Reception at Omni Mandalay |
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Monday, October 18, 2010 |
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8:00-8:30am |
Continental Breakfast |
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8:30-10:00am |
Session 1: What’s New in SPOL v3.3.5.0 (including Data Imports/Exports) |
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10:15-11:45am |
Session 2: Increase Strategic Planning Outcomes using the Four Disciplines of Execution |
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LUNCH |
(included) |
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1:15-2:45pm |
Session 3: Preparing the College Operating Budget with SPOL |
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3:00-4:30pm |
Session 4: Using SQL Reporting Services for Customized Reports |
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6:00-9:00pm |
Evening Dinner Outing (meet at Omni Hotel) |
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010 |
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8:00-8:30am |
Continental Breakfast |
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8:30-10:00am |
Session 5: Coming Soon to SPOL (with Preview of Accreditation Enhancements) |
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10:15-11:45am |
Session 6: Implementing the Assessment Module |
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LUNCH |
(included) |
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1:15-2:45pm |
Session 7: STARS Online – Scholarship Tracking and Review System |
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Session 8: Special Topics in SPOL |
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3:00-4:30pm |
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010 |
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8:30-11:30am |
Post-Conference Workshop 1: Training Users in SPOL Assessment |
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LUNCH |
(on your own) |
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1:00-4:00pm |
Post-Conference Workshop 2: Training Users in SPOL Planning |
Register online at (web address coming).
Early Bird Registration: Registering on or before September 1, 2010
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Early Bird Individual: |
$365 |
$405 |
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Early Bird Group: |
$340* |
$380* |
*Per person group rates apply to three or more individuals from one institution registered and paid at one time.
Regular Registration: Registering after September 1, 2010
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Individual: |
$375 |
$415 |
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Group: |
$350* |
$390* |
*Per person group rates apply to three or more individuals from one institution registered and paid at one time.
Post-Conference Workshops:
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Assessment Workshop |
$150 |
$200 |
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Planning Workshop |
$150 |
$200 |
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Both Workshops |
$275 |
$375 |
The Omni Mandalay at Las Colinas – Rooms are reserved at the Omni Mandalay at Las Colinas. The conference rate is the prevailing governmental rate at the time of check-in, which is currently $117 per night, plus tax. This rate is subject to change. College ID is required at check-in for the governmental rate. Hotel parking is free.
The Omni Mandalay offers free shuttle service within a 5-mile radius of the hotel, including pick-up and drop-off at North Lake College. Morning and afternoon mass transportation between the Omni Mandalay and North Lake College will be available at scheduled times. The hotel shuttle should be used for late arrival to or early departure from the conference.
For online conference hotel registration, visit (web address coming).
Omni Mandalay at Las Colinas
221 East Las Colinas Boulevard
Dallas (Irving), TX 75039
(972) 556-0800
Air Transportation
North Lake College and the Omni Mandalay are located approximately 11 miles from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and 10 miles from Dallas Love Field (DAL).
Transportation is available from both airports at reasonable fees:
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Taxi Service: Approximately $25 each way |
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Shuttle Service: Approximately $15 per person each way |
The SPOL User Group Meeting is sponsored by Strategy U, LLC, exclusive certified providers of user training and implementation support for SPOL.
For more information about the conference, user training, or other system
implementation services, please contact:
Erin Bell
Office (772) 237-2344
Cell (772) 979-5586
ebell@strategyu.com or strategyu@live.com
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