[CAUT] Ed Foote to teach

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

At 10:39 AM 10/6/2006 -0400, you wrote:
>On Oct 4, 2006, at 7:06 PM, Elwood Doss wrote:
>>Wim, you are so sharp, dude!  I'll see if my chair will let me off to go
>>to the conference in Atlanta next year!
>>Joy!
>>Elwood
>
>
>Elwood,
>
>Maintaining contact with the latest industry processes and techniques and 
>the PTG is a part of my job description.  I can't always afford to go, and 
>the SE Conference and the National Convention tend to conflict with other 
>events on my calendar, but when I do, I'm considered at work (i.e., "on 
>the clock") and improving what I can do for the school.  I even include 
>time for chapter meetings.  Other faculty are considered "at work" any 
>time they represent the university anywhere, in any manner, and we should 
>be also.
>
>Jeff
>University of South Carolina


Elwood,

I have the same scheduling conflicts as Jeff as far as my attending annual 
and other conventions and conferences, but when I _do_ go, I am also on the 
clock.

Just for a talking point with your administration... the funds available 
here are called "professional development" and they have covered the 
registration fees and sometimes some travel expenses.

My chapter also grants a stipend for chapter delegates and alternatives to 
the annual convention. Maybe yours does the same??

I can't help you with your school schedule, but I hope this will help to 
eliminate a couple of excuses ...errr ... ah...  reasons for not going.




Conrad Hoffsommer

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