2008 NMC Directors' Meeting

The 2008 NMC Directors' Meeting will be held March 12 - 13, 2008, in Austin, Texas, and will include a NMC Business Meeting and focused discussions.

2008 NMC Directors' Meeting

The 2008 NMC Directors' Meeting will be held in Austin, Texas on March 12 - 13, 2008. The meeting will include a NMC Business Meeting and focused discussions.

Business Meeting
In this segment of the meeting, NMC members will discuss the recent Directors' annual survey; review NMC Services that include Virtual Worlds and Pachyderm; discuss NMC Initiatives; discuss the future of NMC meetings; and provide a preview of the coming year.

2008 Horizon Report
The 2008 Horizon Report, the fifth in the series, was released in January at the ELI Annual Meeting. This year's report included a discussion of the trends and concepts that have shaped the content of Horizon Reports over the years. In this conversation, we will take a look at those conceptual threads, as well as continue the discussion begun at ELI that will inform the 2008 Call to Scholarship.

NMC Global Outreach
The NMC is looking for ways to expand the membership and the reach of its activities globally. The 2007 Horizon Report was released in Spanish and Catalan and distributed broadly through Spanish-speaking educational channels; the 2008 Report will be translated and released in both languages in the next few months as well. NMC staff and Board of Directors have been working closely with institutions in Australia, and plan another visit there this summer to discuss an Australian version of the Horizon Report. The NMC website will soon include an option to display content in Spanish. In this discussion, NMC staff will invite the Directors to consider ways to enlarge the global community of the NMC, take the work of the NMC and its members to a wider audience, and collaborate with others around the world.

Reception at the NMC Headquarters with the NMC Board of Directors
The NMC Headquarters moved to a new office in November 2007 and invite the NMC Directors to a reception at the new office with the NMC Board of Directors. Transportation will be provided.

Tours at the University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin's Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment invite NMC Directors to tour campus IT facilities and check out innovative programs and projects being developed in various colleges ranging from 2D & 3D graphics, virtual worlds and simulations, audio/video, interactive media, and more. Tour date is Wednesday, March 12, 2008 between 10:00am-4:00pm. Tour agenda, project descriptions and more details will be posted soon. For questions please contact Coco Kishi <coco@uts.cc.utexas.edu>

The meeting agenda is as follows:

Wednesday, March 12  
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Tours at the University of Texas, Austin
6:00 - 9:00 pm Reception & Dinner
Thursday, March 13
  
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Business Meeting & Focused Discussions
4:30 - 6:15 pm Reception at the NMC Headquarters
with the NMC Board of Directors

Registration and Fees

Registration will open on February 1. Regular registration will close on February 29, and late registration will begin on March 1.

Registration

Make plans now for this one-of-a-kind event open only to NMC Directors and their supervisors and campus champions!

To access the registration form, you must have or will need to create an account on the NMC web site. If you have an NMC web site account and have not already done so, log in now. Otherwise, you can create your own NMC account now that will allow you to submit your registration. Be sure when logged in to edit your profile (via the My Account link on the left) so we have your correct contact information.

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Register Now for 2008 NMC Directors' Meeting

Included in the registration fee will be a reception and dinner Wednesday night, breakfast and lunch Thursday, all refreshment breaks, as well as a special reception Thursday evening at the NMC Headquarters (transportation provided). In addition, we have arranged special tours at the University of Texas at Austin.

Download the meeting agenda at the bottom of this page.

Registration Category Regular
(ends February 29, 2008)		 Late
(begins March 1, 2008)
NMC Regular Member $75 $100
NMC Legacy Member $125 $150

Travel & Accomodations

Austin Local Links

Hotel Accomodations

Special room rates of $109 for single/double occupancy have been secured for meeting attendees at the Holiday Inn Northwest Arboretum. When making your reservation please be sure to mention that you are with the "New Media Consortium" group to receive your special rates. The reservation cut-off date is Monday, February 25, 2008 to ensure the special rates and room availability.

Holiday Inn Northwest Arboretum
8901 Business Park Dr.
Austin , TX 78759
Phone: 512-343-0888
Fax: 512-343-6891

Guest Room Amenities

March Special Events in Austin

The month of March is an extremely exciting time in Austin with two very special events happening.

South by Southwest Conferences & Festival


The SXSW MUSIC AND MEDIA CONFERENCE showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over fifty stages in downtown Austin. By day, conference registrants do business in the SXSW Trade Show in the Austin Convention Center and partake of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature.

The SXSW INTERACTIVE FESTIVAL celebrates the creativity and passion behind the coolest new media technologies. In addition to panel sessions that cover everything from web design to bootstrapping to social networks, attendees make new business connections at the three-day Trade Show & Exhibition. The newest element of the event is ScreenBurn, which adds specific gaming industry programming as well as a two-day Arcade to the mix.

The SXSW FILM CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL emphasizes all aspects of the art and business of independent filmmaking. The Festival has gained international acclaim for the quality of its programming with a special focus on emerging talents who benefit from having their films in the company of the cinematic greats whose work is regularly presented.

Star of Texas Rodeo

The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, contributes over $1.4 million annually to the youth of Texas with the help of over 3,000 volunteers, donors and sponsors. Through its acclaimed Livestock Show, Fair, and Rodeo, the Star of Texas continues to work towards the advancement of its mission, “Promoting Youth Education- Preserving Western Heritage”. The Star of Texas delivers superior entertainment to the community while boasting an economic impact that exceeds $44 million annually. Staying true to the official sport of Texas, the Star of Texas is proud to host the world’s 6th largest indoor, regular season ProRodeo known as Rodeo Austin.

Airline and Travel Information

For airline information go to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Interesting Airport Fact:
Only in Austin……“Live” Austin music greets visitors and welcomes home Austinites, while showcasing the best of Austin's diverse music scene. The Stage is next to the Highland Lakes Bar located in the center of the terminal building on the concourse level. Performances are made possible through the Department of Aviation in cooperation with CA One Services….the music is usually great!

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