2010 Conference Theme
Reinvent!
1:30 pm Sunday, October 10, 2010
Make It! Talent Development for Real Skills and Real Jobs in Modern Manufacturing
Dr. Eric Roe, PI/Director, Employ Florida Banner Center for Manufacturing, Polk State College
2:30 pm Sunday, October 10, 2010
Panel Presentation:
Energy: Community College Continuing Education and Customized Training is Vital to the Success of the Energy Program in the United States
The Panel Members:
Chancellor, Dr. Richard Carpenter - Lone Star College
Energy Collaborative Houston - Dr. Marshall Schott, University of Houston
Manufacturing - Dr. Emily DeRocco, National Association for Advanced Manufacturing, Washington, DC
Solar - Sergio Dradco, Owner commercial construction company, Houston
Biofuels - Danny Kainer, Director for Biotechnology Institute, Lone Star College
Wind - Richard Whiteside, MIAT
Power Systems - Matthew Sadinsky, President and CEO of Prequalified Ready Employees for Power Intl (PReP Intl) and Cofounder/Chairman of Systems Operations Success Intl (SOS Intl).
8:30am Monday, October 11, 2010
Plenary Session
President's Panel "Giving Credit Where Credit is Due: Articulation in Higher Education-- Challenges and Opportunities"
Dr. Eileen Holden, Polk State College - Moderator
Panel Members:
Dr. Willis N. Holcombe, Chancellor of the Florida College System
Dr. Charles Dassance, College of Central Florida
Dr. Steven R. Wallace, Florida State College, Jacksonville
12:30 pm Tuesday October 12, 2010
General Session
Be Present When You Are Present
Dr. Stephen Boyd
Are you beginning to question your effectiveness due to multi-tasking and the endless chatter coming from computers, phones, and other high-tech devices? Steve Boyd, in a fun and fast-paced manner, will show you how to get more out of your job and your life by paying attention. He says the Single Greatest Secret of Success is paying attention, and this program will entertain you while increasing your attention-giving skills. You’ll go away laughing, but with practical and important skills to help you pay attention—and be present when you are present!
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