New York State College Health Association
2010 ANNUAL MEETING
October 20-22, 2010 • Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center• Syracuse, New York
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.
The NYSCHA 2010 Annual Meeting will be held October 20-22, 2010 at The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of Syracuse University. On Wednesday morning, attendees can participate in a pre-conference session or visit the exhibit hall, which will open at 10:00 a.m. The Annual Meeting officially opens with the luncheon at 11:45, followed by the keynote presentation. Seven sets of concurrent sessions will be scheduled throughout the Annual Meeting. Companies that provide services and products for college students and health services and non-profit organizations that specialize in services for students will be invited to exhibit on Wednesday and Thursday. The Annual Meeting concludes before lunch on Friday.
CALL FOR PROGRAMS - NEW Deadline: March 31, 2010
The New York State College Health Association (NYSCHA) is pleased to announce the Call for Programs for the NYSCHA 2010 Annual Meeting.
You must complete your submission using the online form. Please read the instructions before completing the Call for Programs form. If you have questions, please contact one of the NYSCHA conference planners listed at the end of this page. If you will have co-presenters, each co-presenter must complete the Co-Presenter Information Form.
Instructions- Call for Proposals Online Form
Call for Proposals (download alternative)- Co-Presenter Information Form
Sessions are scheduled for 75 minutes in length on Wednesday and Thursday and 90 minutes on Friday. If you feel your topic needs more time than one session, you may want to submit proposals for two sessions. If you have questions, please contact the NYSCHA Conference Planner at ldudman@uhs.rochester.edu or 585-273-5770 for clarification.
INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
The NYSCHA 2010 Annual Meeting provides companies and organizations an opportunity to showcase their product and/or services to individuals from college health centers throughout New York State. The fee to exhibit is $450. This fee includes conference registration for one person. Registration includes lunch on Wednesday and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Thursday. If payment is received after June 30, 2010, the fee to exhibit will be $600. Tables will be assigned in the order payment is received.
- Letter of Agreement For Exhibitors (See Information Exhibitors below.)
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- Letter of Agreement For Sponsors (See Information for Sponsors below.)
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Information for Exhibitors: If you would like to exhibit at the NYSCHA Annual Meeting, we encourage you to plan early to join us. Mary Madsen is coordinating the exhibitors for the NYSCHA 2010 Annual Meeting. Contact Mary at mmadsen@uhs.rochester.edu or (585) 275-2196 if you have questions.
Information for Sponsors:
We offer several opportunities for organizations to support NYSCHA by giving a grant to help with Annual Meeting expenses. The support can be in the form of an unrestricted grant (i.e., NYSCHA can choose where it is most needed) or a restricted grant (i.e., you specify how you would like NYSCHA to use the funds). Some suggestions to consider include, but are not limited to:
- Hosting a food event (e.g., reception, luncheon, annual banquet)
- Assisting with printing expenses
- Providing conference bags or lunch bags
- Loaning an LCD projector to use on Wednesday and/or Thursday
We welcome your suggestions. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Linda Dudman, NYSCHA Conference Planner at ldudman@uhs.rochester.edu or (585) 273-5770 to discuss your interest.
WE WELCOME YOUR SUGGESTIONS
Our goal is to provide a variety of presentations to meet the diverse needs and interests of our colleagues in college health. We welcome your suggestions for topics you would like to see addressed and/or speakers you would like the NYSCHA Planning Committee to consider. Please send your recommendations to the NYSCHA conference planners at ldudman@uhs.rochester.edu (585-273-5770) or harrinrl@oneonta.edu (607-436-3540). Including contact information for speakers you are suggesting would be helpful. Please include your discipline.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
The registration fee for the full three day NYSCHA 2010 Annual Meeting is $250. The registration form will be available on this site by the end of April.
This registration fee includes:
- Continuing education fees
- Lunch and an evening dessert reception on Wednesday
- Breakfast, lunch, and the Annual Banquet on Thursday
- Breakfast on Friday
- Breaks throughout the meeting
Single day registration fees are available and will be noted on the registration form. The registration fee for students who attend the full meeting is $25; a copy of the student’s ID must accompany the registration form. There is no charge for students who register for one day or two half days.
About the Hotel
The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and Conference Center is located on the campus of Syracuse University. Reservations are made by calling the hotel at 315-475-3000 or 1-800-395-2105.
When reserving your room, please identify yourself as a member of the NYS College Health Association – Annual Meeting 2010.
The hotel conference rates are $124/night for a single, $134/night for a double, $144/night for a triple, and $154/night for a quad. These rates are available through September 30, 2010. Complimentary parking is available in the hotel’s attached parking garage. The hotel is wheelchair/ disability accessible. For a look at the hotel, check www.sheratonsyracuse.com.
QUESTIONS – Contact either one of the NYSCHA Conference Planners
| Linda Dudman ldudman@uhs.rochester.edu University of Rochester 585-273-5770 Fax: 585-461-4637 |
Rebecca Harrington harrinrl@oneonta.edu SUNY Oneonta 607-436-3540 |