2005 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government National Training Conference: Call for Papers (Workshops)

From: Wilson, Lisa (NIH/NHLBI) - Sept 14, 2004

Subject: 2005 Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government National Training Conference: Call for Papers (Workshops)

The theme of the NTC Conference, to be held in Washington DC, May 9-11, 2005, is "Think. Act. Lead". For further information, please go to http://www.dhhig.org/ntc/2005/index.htm .

We invite you to design and submit a proposal for a session that is consistent with the conference theme, and the vision statement below. It should include information that:
* is relevant, practical, and reflects emerging knowledge.
* gives opportunities for information exchange and problem
solving.
* addresses new tools and techniques.
Conference Vision Statement - To position Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees from all levels of government as well as Hearing employees for the future through inspiring presentations and challenging discussions of emerging trends, vital issues, and visionary thinking.

Submit Your Proposal
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to share your knowledge, talents, and expertise with federal employees. Sharing your knowledge and successes allows you to positively impact the lives of professionals who in turn influence the lives of others. To submit, please go to http://www.dhhig.org/ntc/2005/docs/workshop_submission_information.doc .

Presentation Lengths:
* 1-hour interest sessions
* 1 to 2- hour workshops

Target Audience
NTC attendees include Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees from all levels of government, Human Resource Managers, Equal Employment Opportunity Specialists, Representatives from Agencies, Supervisors, and Hearing Colleagues. The audience ranges from new professionals to professionals in all fields (from IT professionals to Financial Analysts) with more than ten years of experience.

Program Tracks
Program tracks will include, but are not limited to: Strategic Management, Operational Management, Program Management, Quality of Life, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government Leadership Showcase. For further information, please go to http://www.dhhig.org/ntc/2005/workshops.htm .

Submission Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated to the relevance to NTC's vision, audience, and conference theme. Our goal is to design a comprehensive, balanced program with sessions in all tracks. For questions, contact Lisa Wilson, the Workshop Chairperson, at WilsonL@nhlbi.nih.gov .