DET/CHE Twenty-Second Annual Conference

Enabling the Academic Mission of a Digital World

November 27th to November 30th, 2007
Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort
Santa Barbara, California

The Directors of Educational Technology in California Higher Education (DET/CHE) Conference will be held at the exclusive Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort located right on the Santa Barbara beach-front. Downtown Santa Barbara is walking distance from the resort, featuring exclusive dining, fine arts and great shopping.

DET/CHE is a dynamic organization providing professional growth for its members. The group is a major force in bringing together public and private colleges and universities to share ideas and advance the fields of instructional technology, multimedia, and open learning. The members are interested, professionally and personally, in innovative applications of technology to support teaching and learning.

Please mark your calendars for this historic conference. Come prepared to renew acquaintances, be energized by presentations on the latest trends, best practices and innovative applications in educational technology.


Program

Tuesday evening reception - Fess Parker's Doubletree, Fiesta Room 
Wednesday  Sessions - Fess Parker's Doubletree, Grand Ballroom 
Thursday Sessions - Fess Parker's Doubletree, Grand Ballroom  
Thursday Tours - To Be Determined...
Friday Session  - Fess Parker's Doubletree, Santa Rosa Room


Conference Registration

You can now register for the conference online! If you are already a DET/CHE member you will be able to renew your membership at the time of registration. Registration and membership costs have now been combined to make this an easier process for all members.

Early Bird Full Conference Fees (Before Nov. 6th)  
            Member Renewal/Conference: $ 355

Standard Full Conference Fee (Nov. 6th-Nov. 20th)  
            Member Renewal/Conference: $ 405

After Nov. 20 Full Conference Fee:  
            Member Renewal/Conference: $ 480

Early Bird Daily Rate for those who want to come only for one day:  
            Member Renewal/Conference Day: $ 230

After Early Bird Daily Rates: 
           Member Renewal/Conference Day: $ 255

For those that wish to continue membership, without attending this year’s conference: 
            Member Renewal/New Member: $ 75

Meals:
           Extra Meal Tickets for additional guests: $55

Membership questions may be addressed to Bob Romanelli, executive director, at (805) 893–8812.

Travel

Santa Barbara Airport is the closest airport to the conference site.

Los Angeles (LAX) is just over one hour's drive from Santa Barbara.

Amtrak offers scenic and pleasant train travel throughout California, with a station in Santa Barbara. Routes and Destinations: 
                        Sacramento  
                        Bay Area 
                        Central Coast 
                        San Joaquin Valley
                        Los Angeles
                        San Diego

Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort offers complimentary shuttle from the Santa Barbara Airport and the Amtrak Station to the Resort. Please contact Fess Parker's ahead of time to schedule a pick-up. 

Hotel

Conference participants are invited to stay at the exclusive Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort. Make your hotel reservation by October 29th, to receive the DET/CHE price of:

Internet Access

Guest rooms do have internet access. Doubletree has waived all internet fees for guests of the DET/CHE Conference. Please request your internet access and mention you are with DET/CHE.

Parking

Fess Parker's Doubletree Guests has self-parking on the premises. Guests may use valet parking for $12.00 per car, per night.

Call for Presentations

Call for Proposals coming soon. Please stay tuned. For more information, please contact conference coordinator:

Corporate Sponsors

Sponsors are welcome to be part of the conference, set up displays and meet with conference participants. It is always fun and informative to have our sponsors at DET/CHE.