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Program Development Checklist
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Determine group’s needs and
interests. |
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Establish specific goals and learning
objectives for the program. |
| ____ 3. |
Select conference theme reflecting
purpose of Regional Conference. |
| ____ 4. |
Review past Regional Conference
schedules and programs. |
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Set number of general and concurrent
sessions (check meeting room availability). |
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Consider number and length of sessions
and activities to offer. |
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Balance sessions according to topics,
variety, and regional appeal. |
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Be sure sessions represent a diversity
of presenters and topics in regard to ethnicity, gender, gender
identity, and sexual orientation as well as diversity in regard
to institutional type, size, and employment position. |
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Select and confirm speakers and/or
issue Call for Papers (Presentations) to set program content. |
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Schedule sessions and consider set-up,
break-down, and audio-visual requirements for each session. |
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Consider special ADA needs/requests
when determining room assignments. |
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Evaluate traffic patterns and timing
for moving crowds. |
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Schedule social events and entertainment
to complement rather than compete with educational sessions. |
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Consider budget implications for
all program decisions. |
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