2. What aspects for the NCATC Fall Conference were most valuable to you?
3. What aspects of the NCATC Fall Conference were least valuable to you?
4. What should be incorporated into future NCATC Fall Conferences that would make it more valuable to you (for example, sessions, activities, topics, etc.)?
5. Why did you decide to attend the NCATC Fall Conference? (check all that apply)
6. Overall, what was your impression of the NCATC Fall Conference?
7. Please rate any sessions you attended in term of interest, quality and value to you.
Pre-Conference Sessions
The Clements Group: Adult Career Pathways Seminar; presented by Dick Hinckley
Planning and Sustaining Your ATC; presented by NCATC board members
Cultivating Gender Equity in Emerging Technologies; presented by Hope Cotner and Ann-Claire Anderson
Tooling U Train the Trainer Session; presented by Gretchen Schultz and Bryan Knaack
Track 1: Innovative Practices
Rethinking Your Clients: Credit and Non-credit Collaboration is a Win-Win for All; presented by Carla Gantz and Dick Bickerstaff; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
360: Building the Future Workforce for Manufacturing in Minnesota through Innovative and Collaborative Education; presented by Karen White and James Retka; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
American Idle: Putting Southeast Wisconsin Under-Employed/Unemployed to Work in High Tech-High Skilled Jobs; presented by Debbie Davidson and Ed Knudson; 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Attracting and Keeping Non-Traditional Students; presented by Mel Cossette, Karen Wosczyna-Birch and Ken Patton; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track 2: Emerging Technologies
Nanotechnology: A Proactive Approach to Economic Development; presented by Colleen Arrey and Qiaoxing Zhou; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Why the Need for a High Technology Welding Program?; presented by Tom Meyers; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Photonics: An Enabling Technology; presented by Dan Hull; 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Magics RP Software with Architectural Models; presented by Jim Klomparens and Ed Tackett; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track 3: Technology Transfer
Step by Step: Building Effective "Self-paced" e-Learning; presented by Rob Stewart; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Learn to Speak Geek: How to Turn Your Technology Vendor into Your Technology Partner; presented by Tod Bruning; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NWACC's Marketing Analyst Programs: The Key to the Future; presented by Marshall McCall; 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Operating an Interactive Digital Center (IDC); presented by Mike Mazen; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track 4: Growth Strategies
Skilled Trades: Building Careers; presented by Rick Mayes; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
From Regional to International: A Competitive Strategy; presented by Dr. Mike Vasilik and Dr. John Barkanic; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Leveraging Partnerships to Maintain a Competitive Automotive Workforce; presented by Annette Parker and Mark Manuel; 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
When in Doubt, Create Synergy! Utilizing NSF Grants to Reform Thinking, Pedagogy and Recruitment; presented by Jeff Focht and Keith Hartranft; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track 5: Best Practices
Integrating Technology, Workplace Skills and Adult Education into the Advanced Manufacturing Industry; presented by Mike Morphew and Christia Moore; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Creating a Successful Grant; presented by Mel Cossette, Karen Wosczyna-Birch and Ken Patton; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
How to Create a FastTrack Program: A Bootcamp Approach; presented by Gretchen Schultz and Pete Bellas; 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
NWACC's College at the Crossing: Serving "Seniors" Ages 18 to 80!; presented by Kay Mathews; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Regional Roundtables
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Industry Tours
If you attended a tour, which one did you particicpate in?
How would you rate the tour you went on?
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Please share any other comments, suggestions or ideas you have that would assist the NCATC Board of Directors and Regional Coordinators in plans for improving its conferences and member benefits.