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2010 SPRE Chairs Conference

January 31, 2010 - February 3, 2010

Registration deadline December 31, 2009

2010 SPRE Chairs Conference at Starved Rock Lodge, Utica, Illinois   Sunday Jan 31 - Wednesday Feb 3, 2010 Starved Rock Lodge and State Park is a perfect winter conference destination where sweaters, blue jeans, and hiking boots are the recommended attire.  Registration is limited to 40 people!  Make your flight arrangements through Chicago and travel just 90 minutes southwest to the Lodge and Conference Center.   Starved Rock Lodge .

Why Should You Come?
The annual SPRE Chairs Conference welcomes department chairs, school directors, and program coordinators, as well as sympathetic administrators (deans, vice presidents, and presidents)!  Come network with your colleagues from across the country and Canada to discuss the latest academic topics in our field.  The relaxed winter retreat setting offered by Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center has something for everyone.

Leading in Tough Economic Times:  How to Make a Difference
1.  What's the Buzz, Tell us What's Happening?  Chairs share what's happening on their campuses
2.  What Presidents, VPs, Deans, and Chairs know that Faculty don't...and vice-versa!
3.  The Value of Strong Relationships between the Ivory Tower and the Field
4.  Break out session:  Accreditation Updates and Perspectives
5.  Strategies for Staying Ahead in Difficult Economic Times
6.  Trendsetting Leadership Styles:  Six Sigma, Blue Ocean, Green Belt - What they are and how to use them and much more!

Special Guest Speaker:  Dr. John Dunn, President, Western Michigan University

Check out these Exciting Recreation and Dining Opportunities!
    *  Observe bald eagles in the winter nesting sites along the Illinois River (free)
    *  Explore the majestic canyons and waterfalls of Starved Rock State Park (free)
    *  Visit Starved Rock Lock and Dam (5 miles away, free)
    *  Swim or relax at the indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna (included)
    *  Enjoy music around the roaring fireplace in the Great Hall, bring your instruments!
    *  Tastings at local wineries (5 miles away)
    *  Progressive dinner event in nearby Utica, Illinois ($64)
    *  Snow shoe or cross country ski (weather permitting, rental equipment available)

Your Hosts for the 2010 SPRE Chairs Conference
Illinois State University and Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center
Planning Committee:  Cathy Headley, Chair; Kathleen Andereck; Margie Arnold; Sue Hastings Bishop; Lee DeLisle; Dan Dustin; Patti Freeman; Cary McDonald; Mata Morreman; and Barb Schlatter

For a .pdf version of the registration form, please click here. SPRE Registration Form .

*** For lodging reservations, please call Starved Rock Lodge at (800) 868-7625 and request the SPRE Chairs block by December 31, 2009. Rooms are $90.00 per night. Visit their website at Starved Rock Lodge

Available registration options:

Registration
(January 31, 2010 - February 3, 2010)

Progressive Dinner
(January 31, 2010 - February 3, 2010)

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