General Information

The 37th Annual Computing Conference will be held October 22 - 24, 2008 at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton Georgia [ Directions & Map ]. Rock Eagle 4-H Center is located between Eatonton and Madison on Highway 441. Facilities include cottages, buildings for meetings and display, two recreation fields, a nature trail, a trading post, a miniature golf course, and a 110-acre lake with fishing and boating available for public use. Attending the Rock Eagle Conference has become a tradition for many staff and faculty because of the unique environment, the over 90 timely, leading edge sessions, state-of-the-art exhibitors, and the many social opportunities. Once you've attended one Rock Eagle Conference you'll be hooked!

Who Should Attend:

This event is specifically intended for technical faculty and staff of the University System of Georgia colleges and universities. The attendance at last year's conference reached over 660 attendees, which included IT directors, computer services staff, faculty and library staff.

Registration:

The registration fee includes lodging, meals, all social events, conference materials and fees. Register before July 1st to save money. Registration fees are as follows:

Attendees from USG Institutions:
Early Bird Registration prior to July 1, 2008 - $250
Registration Fee July 1 - September 1, 2008 - $275
Late Registration Fee after September 1, 2008 - $300

Non-USG Attendees:
Registration Fee: $300

New Payment/Cancellation Policies

Full payment MUST be received by the first day of the event to ensure your space at the conference. We will accept payment by personal, company, or institutional check at the conference.

Attendees registering for the Early Bird Fee must ensure that payment is received in our office by July 7, 2008, otherwise the fee will revert to the regular registration rate.

The deadline to register for the conference is October 10, 2008. There will be NO refunds on cancellations received after this deadline. We will accept substitutions at any time with no additional penalty.

What to Expect:

Nestled in the pines of the Oconee National Forest, Rock Eagle 4-H Center provides a natural retreat atmosphere for conferences. Rock Eagle 4-H Center is a campground for kids. OIIT takes over the entire campground for our Annual Computing Conference.

Lodging:

There are 52 cottages for lodging, each having three sleeping rooms; 2 of those rooms have 4 bunk beds each and the third room, called a counselors room, has two single beds. The cottages sleep 18 and include a main living room type area. We assign only the lower bunks for the conference (4 per room). Cabins are assigned as either male or female. There is a community bathroom connected to each room. Cabin assignments are printed on the back of name badges. Upon arrival, go directly to the registration area for your cabin assignment. There are no televisions, radios or clocks in the rooms - it truly is a rustic environment.

What to Bring:

Bed sheets, a pillow, and 1 blanket are provided and while they are clean, they are usually small and old. We would recommend that you bring a sheet set, a blanket and a pillow. Towels are also provided but they too are small; bring 1 - 2 towels. You may also want to bring an alarm clock.

Conference Attire:

This is a very casual environment! General mode of clothing is shorts, jeans or khakis. The weather is unpredictable! While we have been lucky relative to rain (of the 35 conferences we have held at Rock Eagle, it has rained only twice!) it is wise to be prepared. The meeting rooms are spread out so you will be doing a lot of walking. Boots, an umbrella, and dry clothes can be very handy if it does rain! The temperature in general is very nice that time of year during the day but it does get cold in the evening.

Planned Activities:

Over 90 sessions on state-of-the-art technology, dedicated exhibit hours, and lots of giveaways. Plus...

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