| The National Consortium for Continuous Improvement in Higher Education
An invitation to join higher education professionals at a world class conference on
Improving Institutional Effectiveness
NCCI Ninth Annual National Conference
Leveraging Excellence
July 10 - 12, 2008
Chicago, Illinois
NCCI is widely recognized as the educational association of choice for professionals leading progressive improvement within their institutions of higher learning. It is known for its leadership in nurturing dialogue and disseminating knowledge about promising initiatives and proven practices in continuous improvement.
Conference Features:
- Pre-Conference Workshops (July 10)
- Conference Keynote Sessions and Concurrent Sessions (July 11-12)
Pre-Conference Workshops - Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Crucial Confrontations™ – Engaging Managers to Increase Performance and Accountability
Catherine Lilly, MSW, Senior Advisor to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Michigan
- Root Cause Analysis in the Higher Education Setting
Dr. John R. Dew, Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness, Troy University
Poster Sessions - Share successful projects and initiatives at your institution on Friday and Saturday. More information and sign up.
Four keynote sessions, including:
- Sherwin Greenblatt, former President of Bose Corporation and former Executive Vice President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Dr. Linda Katehi, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL and
Stig Lanesskog, Assistant Provost for Strategic Planning and Assessment, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
- Dr. Kay Eggleston, Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Economic Development, Richland College, Dallas, TX, Winner of the 2005 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
- Panel presentation featuring the 2008 Winners of the NCCI Leveraging Excellence Award:
Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), represented by CIC Director Barbara McFadden Allen (Champaign, IL)
Brigham Young University (BYU), represented by Doug Christensen, Administrative Solutions Advocate in the BYU Physical Facilities Division (Provo, UT)
Twenty concurrent sessions focusing on:
- Leadership
- Quality Improvement Tools
- Assessment
- Student Experience
Interaction with presenters of concurrent sessions and networking with other continuous improvement professionals at opening breakfast, lunches, Thursday and Friday evening receptions, and Dutch treat group dinners.
Opening Reception Thursday, July 10, 2008
Conference concludes Saturday, July 12, 2008
PLUS, NCCI Conference attendees are welcomed at the NACUBO opening session, Sunday, July 13, 2008
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
NCCI comprises more than 90 institutions of higher education and non-profit associations that support higher education. It welcomes potential members to its annual conference.
Conference Information
Schedule at a Glance
Program Descriptions
Program
Registration Policies and Procedures
Transportation Information
Airport express shuttles depart from O'Hare airport every 10-15 minutes to Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. The loading zones for boarding the Airport Express van are at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3F across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level. At the international terminal the loading zone is located just outside Door 1E which is just outside of baggage claim and Customs. The last Airport Express van leaves O'Hare at 11:30 pm seven nights a week.
Airport Express Ticket Counters for purchasing tickets are located at Door 1E, Door 2D, and Door 3F lower level across from baggage claim on the Baggage Claim level
Fare:
One-Way: $27 (Single) - $19 (Pair) - $14 (Group)
Round-Trip: $49 (Single) - $35 (Pair) - $27 (Group)
Airport express shuttles depart from Midway airport every 15 minutes for Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. The airport express ticket counter and loading zone is located at Door 3, lower level across from baggage claim. Reservations from Midway to downtown are not necessary. The last Airport Express van leaves Midway at 10:30 pm seven nights a week.
Fare:
One-Way: $22 (Single) - $15 (Pair) - $12 (Group)
Round-Trip: $37 (Single) - $27 (Pair) - $22 (Group)
Driving directions: Click http://www.martplaza.com/maps.cfm for driving directions from O’Hare or Midway Airports.
Guest Parking
- Valet Parking: $37.00 for Overnight with In & Out Privileges
- Self Parking: $28.00 for Overnight with In & Out Privileges
- Parking facility for vehicles over 7-ft is located just 2 blocks away
Restaurants/What to Do
Chicago is the crossroads of the nation and the world. Although Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, Chicago is a friendly city with a rich culture and offers:
- World-famous museums
- Celebrated architecture
- A variety of cultural and historical attractions
- Vibrant nightlife with jazz and blues
- Beaches and lakefront activities
- World-class shopping on the Magnificent Mile, State Street, and beyond
- More four-star restaurants than any other US city, a wide variety of cuisines from US regions and all over the world, and inexpensive dining
Click here to taste and see what Chicago has to offer.
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