Program

The conference will be held from 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31 to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2.

Half-day preconference seminars will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31. These intensive, in-depth, highly interactive sessions will provide attendees with a chance to explore key issues, tools, and subjects in great detail. (Please note: A separate registration and fee are required.)

Blogging and Tagging the Conference

Whether contributing or consuming content about the conference through blogs, social bookmarking sites, or photo-sharing services, use the tag [EDUCAUSE_WRC08]. EDUCAUSE members can sign up for a blog at EDUCAUSE Connect. Blog posts could take the form of brief session descriptions, links to useful related resources, or other comments that might generate discussion in the community.

Agenda

You can view the full conference agenda, detailed program information, or follow the links below for schedule information for specific dates.

• Monday agenda (Full details)
• Tuesday agenda (Full details)
• Wednesday agenda (Full details)

Also available is a complete listing of speakers, and links to their sessions. Speakers now have the ability to upload session materials. Click here to view a list of sessions with available resources.

Track Sessions and Corporate Presentations

• Track 1 – Engaging Today's Learners
• Track 2 – Leadership and Management Challenges
• Track 3 – New Models for Providing Technology Services
• Corporate and Campus Solutions

Tips for Making the Most of the Conference

Please visit the Western Regional Conference tips page for ideas on making the most of your conference experience, such as networking opportunities, events to attend, and articles to read.

Program Committee

2008 Western Regional Program Committee members.

Plan to Participate Next Year

Dates for the 2009 Western Regional will be announced soon! See the conference website for updates.

Stretch yourself further professionally next time by playing a more active role in the event.

• Give a presentation at the conference. Check the 2009 website this fall for the presentation guidelines, proposal form, and deadlines.
• Serve on the conference program committee. Find general information and the application on the program committee volunteer page, or e-mail volunteer@educause.edu.
• Convene a session at the conference. An easy way to get involved, this requires simply introducing the speaker and making sure the session runs smoothly. Check the 2009 website this winter to sign up.