Newcomers Overview

SIGUCCS 2013

Presented by: Ashley Weese

Presentation Overview• Facts and Figures

• Vocabulary

• Who’s who

• Management Symposium

• Service & Support Conference

• Poster Session

• BOFs

• 50th Anniversary

• SIGUCCS Awards

• Program Overview

• Plenary Speakers

• Networking

• Hospitality Suite

• Special Dietary Needs

• Exploring Chicago

• What to Pack

• EventBoard/Social Media

• Volunteers

• Tips for Making the Most

Conference Facts and Figures• 200-250+ attendees

• Normally about 30% are first time attendees

• Representations from 150+ Colleges and Universities

• International attendees

• Representation from all aspects of Support and Information Technology CIO’s Director’s Help Desk Management Support Staff Students

SIGUCCS Vocabulary• ACM – Association for Computing Machinery

• SIG – Special Interest Group (of the ACM)

• UCCS – University and College Computing Services

• BOF – Birds of a Feather

• First Timer – A first time attendee to a SIGUCCS Conference

• Contributor – Vendors who will be marketing products during the conference and have provided support in some way.

Who’s Who• SIGUCCS Executive Committee

(aka “The Board”)• Conference Committee

• Volunteers like you!

Management Symposium• Topics cover issues related to management and leadership

• Facilitated discussion format

• Abstracts available online

• Three Tracks: Career Development Leadership Management

• Hot Topics in IT: Round Robin Discussion

Robert PatersonManagement Symposium Program Chair

Service & Support Conference• Topics focus on technical skills and end user support services

• 60 minute session with opportunities for questions

• Abstracts available online

• Five Tracks: Career Development Customer Support Management Technology Training & Development

Laurie FoxJean TagliamonteService & Support Program Chair

Poster Session• Solutions and Projects

• Communication Award Winners

• Conference Vendors

• SIGUCCS Program Information

• Next Year’s Conference

Birds of a Feather (BOFs)• Sign up near the Registration Desk

• Goal: Find others who to network with about specific topics important to you

• Management BOFs Monday and Tuesday from 5pm to

6pm

• Service & Support Tuesday and Thursday from 5pm to

6pm

• Commemorating it’s 50th Anniversary at this year’s conference Learn about SGUCCS and the people who made it the organization it is today View the 50th Anniversary Museum Room Attend the 50th Anniversary Gala

Wednesday from 7PM to 10PM Fulton’s on the River

SIGUCCS Awards• Penny Crane Award for Distinguished Service

• Hall of Fame Awards

• Communication Awards Best of Category Award of Excellence Poster Session Presentation

• More information can be found at: www.siguccs.org/awards

Penny Crane

Program Overview• Sunday

Management Gathering and Newcomer Welcome

• Monday Management Symposium Plenary

Speaker Breakout Sessions

• Tuesday Breakout Sessions Hot Topics in IT Joint Reception and Newcomer

Welcome

• Wednesday Open Board Meeting *S&S Workshops (Registration Required) Joint Plenary Speaker Breakout Sessions Gala Event

• Thursday Breakout Sessions Poster and Vendor Session Awards Reception

• Friday Breakout Sessions Service & Support Plenary *S&S Workshops (Registration Required)

Plenary Speakers Management Symposium Plenary:

Monday, November 4 "But It's Different Here"

Jay DominickVice President for Information Technology and CIOPrinceton University

• Joint Plenary: Wednesday, November 6 Strategic Futures

David M. ZachFuturist

• Service & Support Plenary: Friday, November 8 STORY WARRIORS – Teller, Teacher, Warrior!

Kirk WeislerChief Morale Officer

Networking• Networking and making new contacts is one the best benefits from

attending SIGUCCS

• Don’t feel bad about skipping a session to go and talk to a new friend about a common issue

• How to meet new people: Meet them at breakfast Hang out at the Hospitality Suite Put away the technology! Volunteer Approach people Socialize HAVE FUN!

Hospitality Suite• Every night from 9PM to Midnight in LaSalle

• Light refreshments are provided

• Visit with new friends

• Board games are provided

• Surprises every night!

Special Dietary Needs• Breakfast

Continental

• Gala Event (Fulton’s on the River) If you have specific dietary needs

that you did not mention on the registration form, please let your server know.

Exploring Chicago• Lunch and Dinner on the town

• Explore local attractions Navy Pier SkyDeck Chicago (Willis Tower) Museums Shopping Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Theatre taken by Daniel Schwen

What to Pack• Dress for Comfort

“Business Casual”

• Chicago Weather in November High of 55 Degrees Low of 38 Degrees Check the weather ahead of time!

• Business Cards

• College T-Shirt/Sweatshirt

• Laptop/Mobile Devices

• A good attitude

• Motivation to meet people and have a good time!!

EventBoard• Free mobile conference companion

Select SIGUCCS 2013 from the event options

Browse conference sessions by speaker, date, time, and/or track.

Create your personal agenda Fill out evaluations at the end of

sessions Receive announcements Visit 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 Volunteer• It’s not too late to Volunteer

Working the Conference Help and Registration Desk Assisting with A/V Arrangements Pack/Unpack Conference Materials

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

5 Tips to Get the Most out of the Conference

1. Set 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.

2. 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.

3. 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!

4. 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.

5. 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!