1. Use Mobile Guidebook to Evaluate this Session

2. Sallie Marchello SACRAO Past-President

3.  Regional  Tech-Savvy  Importance of all Higher Ed elements ◦ Admissions ◦ Records/Registrar ◦ Community College, 4 year, and Grad/Prof

4.  YOU are SACRAO  No paid staff, no HQ  3200 people at 600 institutions  Corporate Partners  Executive Committee (elected and appointed officers)  Committees for the Program, for Operations  Volunteers at Annual Meeting

5.  First Time Attendee Session  Opening Session and Reception  Town Meeting  Business Meeting  Big Event  Hospitality Suite is for Everyone and often most valuable/lasting part of the Conference.  Questions? Ask Local Arrangements or Executive Committee – recognize the ribbons!

6.  Presentations ◦ Protocol during sessions ◦ Takeaways ◦ Handouts and Slides available on www.sacrao.org ◦ Importance of Evaluations  Birds of a Feather  User Group Gatherings  Workshops (keep in mind for next year)

7.  It isn’t just for extroverts any more  Thank the presenters; ask for a card  Visit the corporate partners; they are not vultures and you can learn a lot  Volunteer ◦ Coordinate a session ◦ Help with Evaluations or Local Arrangements  Call and email year-round

8.  Review Your Notes!  If you can, schedule discussion meetings now, before you leave, to be sure you have them when you return.  Contact presenters for help with handouts or referrals, and with follow-up questions  Speaking knowledgeably about “best practices” can help you make a difference on your campus  Invite SACRAO speakers to your state meeting

9.  Newsletter – 3 times a year – check each time!  Journal – refereed articles and book reviews  Website – Voting, Job Board, Directory – figure out how to log on  Telephone and Email your colleagues  Contact me!  Sallie Marchello, W&M University Registrar  slmarc@wm.edu 757-221-2801 slmarc@wm.edu

10. Use Mobile Guidebook to Evaluate this Session