New York State College Health Association
2008 ANNUAL MEETING
“New Directions in College Health”
October 22-24, 2008 • Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center • Syracuse, New York
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- Welcome
- Conference Schedule
- Conference Registration
- Continuing Education (CE) Credits
- About the Hotel
- Conference Schedule with Programs
- Exhibitors
- We are Looking for Presiders
- Annual Basket Raffle
- Special Needs & Questions
WELCOME
The New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) holds an annual meeting in October every year. The annual meeting helps attendees stay abreast of current topics in college health and offers an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues in college health. Programs and speakers are chosen to meet the interests and needs of the many disciplines represented in college health. The NYSCHA Annual Meeting is designed for anyone with an interest in college health – physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, health educators, social workers, mental health professionals, administrators, clinical support staff, and students.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The NYSCHA 2008 Annual Meeting will be held October 22-24 at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of Syracuse University. The Annual Meeting will open on Wednesday, October 22 with a luncheon followed by the keynote presentation “New Directions in College Health.”
Following the keynote presentation, concurrent sessions will be scheduled throughout the Annual Meeting starting on Wednesday afternoon and continuing through Friday morning. Companies and organizations that provide services and products for college students and health services have been invited to exhibit on Wednesday and Thursday. The Annual Meeting concludes before noon on Friday. See "Conference Schedule with Programs" (pdf, below) for the full list of presentations by session.
Conference Schedule (pdf)
Conference Schedule with Programs (pdf)
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
You can register for the Annual Meeting at any time. The registration fee for the full three day Annual Meeting is $250 if paid by October 13, 2008 ($300 if paid after October 13). Single day registration fees are available and are noted on the registration form.
The registration fee includes lunch and an evening dessert reception on Wednesday; breakfast, lunch, reception, and the Annual Banquet on Thursday; and breakfast on Friday. There is an additional fee for attendees who are applying for continuing education (CE) credits. The fee is $25 for individual members of ACHA and $50 for people who are not an individual member of ACHA. See “Continuing Education (CE) Credits” for more information.
The registration fee for students who attend the full meeting is $25. There is no charge for students who come for one day or two half days. All student attendees must complete the registration form even if there is no payment due. A copy of the student’s ID must accompany the form.
If you have special needs, please let us know by including a request with your registration form.
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Registration Form (pdf)
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Registration Form (Word)
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Registration Form for “Meals Only” (pdf)
Use this form if you would like to join us for a meal but are not registering for the Annual Meeting. (This form is primarily for exhibitors and speakers who are coming to present but are not staying for the rest of the day or meeting.)
Sessions Requiring Pre-Registration:
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CPR Heartsaver with AED Training for Non-Providers (pdf)
Use this form to pre-register for the CPR class that will be held on Wednesday, October 22 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. A $10 fee will be charged at the time of the class. -
Suturing Workshop for Providers (pdf)
Use this form to pre-register for the Suturing Workshop that will be offered on Friday, October 24 from 9:45-12:00. Pre-registration is required. There is no additional fee for this workshop. (Attendees registering for this workshop only must pay the Friday registration fee.)
Registration Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your registration for the NYSCHA Annual Meeting, you will receive a full refund if you cancel on or before October 3. If you cancel between October 4 and October 14, you will be charged a $50 processing fee; the remainder of your registration fee will be refunded. No refund will be issued if you cancel your registration after October 14.
CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) CREDITS
We anticipate offering continuing education credits for physicians (CME), nurses (CH), and health educators (CECH). We also expect to offer CASAC credits. The final program materials you receive at the Annual Meeting will provide specific information about continuing education credits for each program.
Payment for CE Credits: If you are applying for continuing education credits, you must pay an additional fee when you submit your registration form. The amount of this fee is dependent upon your individual membership status with ACHA for the calendar year 2008. If you are currently an individual member of ACHA, the fee for CE credits is $25. If you are not currently an individual member of ACHA, your fee for CE credits is $50. Payment of your CE fee is due with your registration form. Please include a copy of your ACHA 2008 membership card with your registration. Your health center’s institutional membership status with ACHA has no bearing on the cost for CE credits.
ABOUT THE HOTEL
Phone: (315) 475-3000 or (800) 395-2105
The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center is located on the campus of Syracuse University. Reservations are made by calling the hotel directly at (315) 475-2266 or (800) 395-2105. When reserving your room, please identify yourself as a member of the NYS College Health Association – Annual Meeting 2008.
Hotel conference rates are available through September 29, 2008.The conference rates are $117/night for a single, $127/night for a double, $137/night for a triple, and $147/night for a quad. Parking is available in the hotel’s attached parking garage at a reduced fee of $5.00 per vehicle, per night for registered hotel guests. The hotel is wheelchair/ disability accessible. For a look at the hotel, check www.sheratonsyracuse.com.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE WITH PROGRAMS
Great care has been taken to offer programs to meet the needs of the various disciplines within college health during each concurrent session. In addition to seven sets of concurrent sessions, this Annual Meeting will feature two sessions for all attendees. The first of these sessions is the keynote presentation that will be given by Alan Glass, MD, Director of Student Health Services at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Glass’s presentation will address “New Directions in College Health,” the theme of this Annual Meeting. The second of these sessions for all attendees is scheduled for Friday, October 24 at 8:00 a.m. Colleen O’Connor Bench, MS, Director of the Parents Office at Syracuse University, will offer “The Science and Art of Dealing with Parents.”
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Conference Schedule with Programs (pdf)
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Getting the Most From the Annual Meeting (pdf)
You might want to take a look at these suggestions before coming to Syracuse.
To Note on the Conference Schedule:
Meetings:
- Tuesday, October 21:
NYSCHA Executive Board Meeting (6:00-9:00 p.m.) - Wednesday, October 22:
SUNY Health Services Council Meeting (9:00-11:30 a.m.) - Thursday, October 23:
NYSCHA Meeting (8:00-9:00 a.m.) This meeting is for all attendees.
Section Meetings (12:30-1:45 p.m.)
Sessions with Pre-Registration:
- Wednesday, October 22, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Heartsaver CPR Training with AED for Non-Providers
The pre-registration form for the CPR Training (pdf) must be completed by October 10. There is a $10 fee. Payment will be collected at the training. - Friday, October 24, 9:45-12:00 noon
Introduction to Suturing: A Hands-on Workshop for Providers
The pre-registration form for the Suturing Workshop (pdf) must be completed by October 1. There is no additional fee for conference attendees registered for Friday. If attending this workshop only, the registration fee is $60. Registration is limited to 20. The Suturing Workshop is an introductory workshop is for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who have little or no prior training in suturing wounds. The workshop will interweave evidence-based didactic discussion of wound care and suturing principles with practical hands-on experience practicing suturing technique.
Special Events on Thursday:
- Fun Run/Walk (6:15-6:45 a.m.):
We will begin the day bright and early with our Annual Fun Run/Walk. Pack your sneakers and join us for a walk or run before the programs begin for the day. We will meet at the conference registration table at 6:15 a.m. - Early Morning Meditation Session (7:00-7:30 a.m.):
Rebecca Harrington from SUNY Oneonta will lead us in a guided meditation session to help you start your day relaxed and refreshed. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a pad or towel with you. The location will be listed in the conference book.
EXHIBITORS
This Annual Meeting will feature exhibitors from companies that offer products and services especially for college students and college health centers. The exhibitors will be available on Wednesday from 11:00-4:30 and on Thursday from 9:00-4:00. Breaks have been scheduled between concurrent sessions on Wednesday and Thursday to give attendees multiple opportunities to speak with exhibitors. (Note: If you are interested in exhibiting at the NYSCHA Annual Meeting, please contact Mary Madsen, Exhibitor Coordinator, at mmadsen@uhs.rochester.edu. A limited number of tables are still available.)
WE ARE LOOKING FOR PRESIDERS
We are looking for volunteers to be presiders at our sessions. Presiders introduce the speaker, serve as the timekeeper, and collect evaluation forms at the end of the program. If you volunteer, we will match you with a program you plan to attend. Being a presider is an easy way to get involved and make a contribution to the NYSCHA Annual Meeting.
To volunteer:
- Choose the program(s) you plan to attend.
- E-mail Cathy Smith (smithc@cortland.edu) with the program number (e.g., WE 1.02) for each program you would consider being the presider. Also let her know if you would be willing to be a presider for more than one program.
- Cathy will do her best to match you with one or more of the programs you selected. On the day of the program, a presider packet will be ready for you at the conference registration table.
ANNUAL BASKET RAFFLE
The popular basket raffle is back! We would like baskets from each one of the seven NYSCHA districts. In the past, we have also had baskets from some of the NYSCHA sections, too. The idea is to create a basket featuring items unique to your district or section. The baskets will be displayed and raffled at the Annual Banquet on Thursday evening.
If you would like to make a basket for your district or section, contact Rebecca Harrington at harrinrl@oneonta.edu. Please include your name, school, and affiliation (i.e., your college, your district, or your discipline).
SPECIAL NEEDS & QUESTIONS
If you have special needs, please let us know by including a request with your registration form. We will do our best to meet you needs. You can contact Linda Dudman, NYSCHA Conference Planner, for program-related questions or Pam Houle, NYSCHA Treasurer, for questions related to registration and meal selections.
- Linda Dudman, NYSCHA Conference Planner, at ldudman@uhs.rochester.edu or 585-273-5770.
- Pamela Houle, NYSCHA Treasurer, at phoule@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5553.