TRENDS
      in occupational studies

                                    2010

A Conference for Michigan
Community College Educators

October 7 & 8, 2010

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Grand Rapids, Michigan


MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The 2010 conference will be held on October 7th and 8th at the Amway Grand Hotel


Get Moving - Walk/Run - The Health Committee is organizing a walk/run each morning - please meet in the main lobby by the hotel registration desk at 6 AM to walk/run a 1, 3 or 4 mile route.

Conference Highlights...

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7th:
Dr. Young Zhao, Director, Center for Teaching & Technology Director, US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence College of Education Michigan State University

Global Competiveness and its impact on Teaching and Technology - How Community Colleges can lead the way

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8th:
Dr. Jacobs, President, Macomb Community College

Are We Up for the Challenge?  The Increasing Role of Community Colleges in the American Post-Secondary Landscape


BUSINESS SESSIONS

  • The Ultimate Zen:  Office 2010
  • Round Tables:  Accounting, Business Communications, CIS, Entreprenuership, Management & Marketing
  • MSPERS Retirement

HEALTH SESSIONS

  • Beware and Be Aware:  Legal Issues for Nursing & Allied Health Faculty
  • The Human Side of Our Technical World To Improve Patient Care
  • Integrative Approaches to Pain Management

TECHNICAL SESSIONS

  • Smart Home Technologies- Alternative Energy Program-HFCC
  • Advanced High Definition Surveying & Creating 3D Models
  • Mechatronic Technican:  The Future

GENERAL SESSIONS

  • "User-Friendly Reading Stratgies for use in Your Classroom"
  • Concept Reinforcement Through Active Learning & Hands-on Activities
  • Writing Skill Expectations in Your Classroom

Sponsored by:

  • Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth
  • Michigan Community College Association (MCCA)
  • Michigan Occupational Deans Administrative Council (MODAC)
  • Grand Rapids Community College, School of Workforce Development

No person shall be denied the opportunity to participate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, or disability. The facilities meet accessibility standards for the physically disabled.


 
Program Information...
2010 Program
Individual Registration Form & Hotel Information
GROUP Registration Form & Hotel Information
Conference Planning Committee - Contact Us
 

Hotel Information...
Hotel reservations can be made at the Amway Grand Plaza by calling (800) 253-3590.  Please mention TRENDS Conference when making reservations - hotel rate is $122 + tax.





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