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 Second Person just half priced!
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Send a team of two persons and get more for your investment.
Studies show that when two people from the same institution
attend a professional development event, the institution receives
far more new information and benefit. To encourage teams, we
are offering the second registration at half price. |
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LERN Faculty Club |
More than 50 colleges and universities have already joined the LERN Faculty Club, offering free online professional development for your entire faculty. Staff and faculty associated with LERN Faculty Club institutional members receive a substantial 25% discount and preferential admission to the Faculty Development Institute. Institutional membership dues are just $395-$695. For more information, email Tammy Peterson at TammyP@lern.org |
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On-site |
You can bring a LERN presentation on-site for all your faculty. Just contact Greg Marsello, LERN Vice President for Organizational Development, at marsello@lern.org about availability and fees. |
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About LERN |
The Learning Resources Network (LERN) is a national education association serving around 1,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. Begun in 1974, LERN is a nonprofit tax exempt educational organization. Information, training and consulting services include online courses for faculty; the Certified Online Instructor (COI) designation; and the LERN Faculty Club, online professional development events for faculty in higher education. |
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Transportation Information |
Savannah is served by the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, located twenty minutes from the hotel. The airport is serviced by low-cost air carrier Airtran, as well as American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways. One-way taxi service to the hotel is currently between $20 and $25. |
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Schedule |
The Faculty Development Institute begins with optional activities
on Sunday, February 24, including a casual reception in
the hotel Sunday evening, February 24. The Institute continues
all day Monday and Tuesday, and ends at noon on Wednesday,
February 27. |
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How to Apply |
You can apply for the Faculty Development Institute in any of these ways: |
Online. Go to www.lern.org/faculty and click on Faculty Development Institute in the lef-hand column. |
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Fax. Complete and fax the attached application form, along with a purchase order or credit card information, to 888-234-8633. |
Phone. You can reserve your place with a credit card by calling Chris or Debbie at 800-678-LERN (5376). |
Mail. Complete and send the attached application form, along with a purchase order, check or credit card information, to LERN, PO Box 9, River Falls, WI 54022. |
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Fees & Benefits |
The fee includes one optional preconference seminar, the
Sunday evening reception, breaks, lunch on Monday and
Tuesday, and breakfast on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Also included are PowerPoint slide shows to train your faculty.
The registration fee is $795 for the first person. Member discount:
if your institution is a member of the LERN Faculty Club, the fee
is just $495.
Bring a second person from your institution for half the regular
price. The second person fee is just $395.
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Applications |
In order to insure maximum participation, interaction and individual attend, attendance at the Institute is limited.
LERN reserves the right to decline applications from those who would not most benefit from the Institute. |
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Cancellations & Substitutions |
Substitutions are available when requested in writing. Cancellations must be requested in writing. Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to the event will receive a full refund. Within 30 days, a $50 administrative fee will be charged. No refund if cancellation is within 14 days of the event. Social event fees are non-refundable. |
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Credit Terms |
Organizational purchase orders will be accepted in lieu of payment to hold your place. Our credit terms are net 30 days. All fees, including those for social events, must be paid in full in order to attend the Institute. |
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Hotel Information |
The Hilton Savannah Desoto is located in the heart of the historic
district (15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401). The room
rate is $154 single/double, plus applicable taxes. Make your room
reservations by calling 800-426-8483. To qualify for the group
rate, make your reservation by Friday, January 28, 2008, and
specify that you are attending the LERN Institute in Savannah,
Georgia, at the Hilton Savannah Desoto |
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Please note: A portion of the room rate is used to offset Institute expenses. Also, the hotel does not accept purchase orders for payment |
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Savannah is the south’s most historic and beautiful city. Your hotel, the Hilton Savannah Desoto, is located in the heart of the charmingly restored antebellum district of 18th and 19th century homes and squares. Within walking distance of the shops and stores along the Savannah River. Experience this special city where Forrest Gump declared: “Mama always said life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” |
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Join the Best Experts |
Your presenters are some of the foremost authorities in faculty development and online instruction. They are authors of leading books in higher education, as well as sought-after conference speakers and consultants. |
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Les Howles |
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Julie Coates |
Leone E. Snyder |
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Your host:
William A. Draves |
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Special Gift!
Just for you, a complimentary autographed copy of the brand new hardcover book, “Generational Learning Styles”,
by Julie Coates. |
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“Loved it! I feel
more confident
and prepared to assist
our faculty now.”
- Amy Kmetz, College
of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ |
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LERN |
P.O. Box 9
River Falls,
WI. 54022 |
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(800) 678-5376 |
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(888) 234-8633 |
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