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Edward C. Bowen
Ed oversees the creation and distribution of high-quality, technology-based distance learning products and services to students and educational institutions worldwide. Prior to this, he served as the executive dean of distance learning for the Dallas TeleCollege. In this capacity, Ed oversaw the design, development, and delivery of online courses for the Dallas County Community College District; developed online faculty training workshops and materials; mentored, reviewed, and evaluated the performance of online faculty; and served on various DCCCD working groups that focused on online course training, development, delivery, and quality. Under his leadership, the Dallas County Community College District, which is composed of seven separately accredited colleges, implemented Quality Matters. Over 200 faculty have been trained through this program. Ed served as a chair for Quality Matters reviews and is a certified Master Reviewer. He was also the Institutional Representative for Quality Matters. He has been serving in distance learning leadership roles for over 20 years and frequently presents at national, state, and local distance learning conferences.

Stevie Rocco
Stevie has 11 years of experience working with faculty to create and manage online learning. In her position, she creates tools and technologies to improve online course experiences. In addition, Stevie teaches courses in information sciences and technology and instructional systems. She also consults on a wide variety of topics, including faculty development for online teaching, accessibility, usability, open source/free tools, copyright and creative commons, and social media.

Pamela Witcher
Pamela develops and implements various programs and services for UMUC’s worldwide faculty including their new faculty orientations, faculty peer mentoring, faculty recognition awards, and a new faculty coaching program. She is one of the founding members of Maryland Consortium for Adjunct Professional Development, and has presented at several conferences, including the Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, the International Conference for College Teaching and Learning, and the Maryland Distance Learning Association. She has conducted and evaluated many workshops and trainings on health education and faculty development issues in the United States and Japan. Her doctorate is in applied social psychology from The George Washington University with a specialty in health psychology.

March 12 - 14, 2012 :: Houston, TX
Hotel:
Omni Houston Hotel
Four Riverway
Houston, TX 77056
To reserve your room, please call 713-871-8181. Please indicate that you are with the Academic Impressions group to receive the group rate.
Room Rate:
The rate is $179 for single or double occupancy, plus applicable tax.
Room Block Dates:
A room block has been reserved for the nights of March 11 - 13, 2012
Rate Available Until:
Make your reservations prior to February 20, 2012. There are a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate. Please make your reservations early.
Additional Information:
The Omni Houston Hotel is centrally located in the prestigious Uptown Post Oak/Galleria area and is just minutes from all of the excitement that Houston has to offer. You will be just 10 minutes by car from the central business district and 30 minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport or 25 minutes from William P. Hobby Airport.
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Registration Fee Includes:
Full access to all conference sessions and materials, access to the networking reception on Monday, breakfast and lunch on Tuesday, and breakfast on Wednesday, as well as refreshments and snacks throughout the conference.
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What Others are Saying
This has been one of the most inspirational conferences I have ever attended in my 30 years in education! Active and collaborative engagement in practice … essence of leadership and management of blended learning incorporated into agenda … opportunity to network and inspirational conference leaders who truly “walk the talk.” I am leaving Atlanta with a rich experience, new tools, and myriad insights to take back to South Africa and share to ultimately make an impact!
”Kathleen Whaits
Academic Manager, Varsity College (Rondebosch, South Africa)
Exceeded my expectations. Good team work. Discussions taught me to meet the resistance with acceptance and persistence.
”Dr. Eli Bartle
Professor, California State University, Northridge
I’ve been attending professional development conferences for over two decades and this was the best one I’ve ever been to. The content was practical and useful and the instructors were well-experienced and professional.
”Dr. Steve Dwinnells
Assistant Director of the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Louisville
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