April 13 -15, 2016
CO N FE R E NCE PRO POSAL
GULF SOUTH
S U M M I T
2016
Coast al G e orgia Center, Savannah, GA
All Aboard For Service-Learning and Civic Engagement!
BUILDING INCLUSION AND INSPIRING DIVERSE VOICES IN SERVICE-LEARNING COLLABORATIONS
DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUC ATION AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSIT Y
GULF SOUTH
S U M M I T
2016
April 13 -15, 2016 Coast al G e orgia Ce nte r Savannah , GA
Proposed O rganiz at ion Local committee headed by Gulf South Executive Committee Member and Georgia Southern Associate Professor Dr. Jerri Kropp, and including Assistant Director for Service-Learning at Georgia Southern University, Wendy Denton. Supported by Mary Jernigan and the professional services of Georgia Southern University’s Division of Continuing Education, which has considerable experience hosting numerous conferences each year.
Welcome to beautiful, historic Savannah! Savannah, established in 1733, is the oldest city in Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah is today an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. Each year Savannah attracts millions of visitors, who enjoy the city’s architecture and historic buildings. It is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America), the Georgia Historical Society (the oldest continually operating historical society in the South), the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences (one of the South’s first public museums), the First African Baptist Church (one of the oldest African-American Baptist congregations in the United States), Temple Mickve Israel (the third oldest synagogue in America), and the Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex (the oldest standing antebellum rail facility in America). Savannah’s downtown area, which includes the Savannah Historic District, the Savannah Victorian Historic District and 22 park-like squares, is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States. Other attractions include River Street, City Market, Old Fort Jackson, the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum, Tybee Island, Bonaventure Cemetery, Skidaway Island, the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and the alligators of the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Savannah is easily accessible from I-95, I-16, and through the Savannah/ Hilton Head International Airport.
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CONFE R E NCE Facilit ies Georgia Southern University
The Coastal Georgia Center The Coastal Georgia Center, a component of the University System of Georgia and a unit of the Division of Continuing Education at Georgia Southern University, opened in the mid 1980’s, and has been a thriving facility ever since. An expansion project completed in 2003 has insured that our graduate programs continue to grow. The Coastal Georgia Center is operated by Georgia Southern University, in partnership with Armstrong Atlantic State University and Savannah State University. We are located behind the Savannah Convention and Visitors Bureau, in beautiful downtown Savannah. Our location is close to major highways and several hotels and restaurants. Located in the heart of the city, our center benefits from everything Savannah has to offer including top rate evening restaurants, entertainment, and the historic-district. And with all the conveniences of being located at the intersection of two major U.S. highways, connected with an international airport, and a full 150 privately owned parking lot, being downtown has never been made easier. The Coastal Georgia Center has the latest in audio visual equipment to meet the hitech demands of contemporary presentations including: • Projectors with 2500-5100 Lumens • Laptop / Computer station • Full Audio system with Hand-held and Lavaliere Microphones • VCR/DVD • Satellite downlink • Wireless Network connectivity • all with an IT Specialist on site
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Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With 124 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie DoctoralResearch university and provides the classic residential campus experience and online learning options to more than 20,500 students from 48 states and 89 nations. Georgia Southern’s nationally accredited academic programs prepare diverse scholars for leadership and service as world citizens. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 200-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics, and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities. Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success.
GULF SOUTH
S U M M I T
2016
April 13 -15, 2016 Coast al G e orgia Ce nte r Savannah , GA
CONFE R E NCE Ser vices The Georgia Southern University Division of Continuing Education will be coordinating the details of the 2016 Gulf-South Summit. Services include: • On-Line registration services • Registration processing • Prepare name tags and other conference materials • Collect & submit CEU information • Marketing of the conference • Financial Services, including program expense processing • Facility coordination by negotiating contracts • Work with catering and process event orders • Arrange room setups, AV requirements and other arrangements • Provide on-site management, including a staffed registration desk • Electronic abstract submission through Digital Commons
Conference Hotels Guests of the Embassy Suites & The Hampton Inn will receive access to the Embassy Suites nightly evening Manager’s Reception featuring complimentary snacks, drinks and bar service.
Embassy Suites – Historic District $209/night, plus taxes, projected 2016 rates Make yourself at home at the Embassy Suites Savannah hotel. This modern, all-suite Historic District Savannah hotel offers an ideal location in the heart of downtown, just 12 miles east of Savannah Hilton Head International Airport and 12 miles from Tybee Island Beach. Visit nearby attractions including River Street, City Market and Savannah College of Art & Design, as well as shopping, dining and the Savannah Civic Center, all within walking distance from the hotel. Start your day with a free cooked-to-order breakfast, and in the evening indulge in drinks and snacks at the complimentary nightly evening reception.
The Hampton Inn – Historic District $199/night, plus taxes, projected 2016 rates Thoroughly immersed in old-time hospitality, the Savannah Historic District offers a welcome traditionally associated with the Old South. The Hampton Inn Savannah-Historic District hotel is located in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, just across the river from the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Leave the car parked; this Savannah hotel in the Historic District is within walking distance of River Street and City Market. Visit the Savannah History Museum, Owens Thomas House, Fort Pulaski National Monument and the Telfair Museum of Art. Prepare in the morning with Hampton’s free hot breakfast, offering a delicious array of options.
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Evening Reception/Dinner Georgia State Railroad Museum Located at the old Central of Georgia Railway Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities, the Georgia State Railroad Museum is a stunning National Historic Landmark that is part of Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District. Enjoy a closeup view of the fully operational turntable, learn about the many historic railcars and rolling stock on display, and experience the handcar with the help of a knowledgeable and friendly historic interpreter. Visitors may be able to enjoy a train ride, provided on either the No. 30 steam locomotive built in 1913, or the ‘modern’ No. 119 diesel locomotive built in 1947. Either way, you won’t want to miss a ride into Savannah - and the country’s - past. Georgia State Railroad Museum is believed to be the largest and most complete antebellum railroad repair facility still in existence, in the world! Walk from the conference or either of the conference hotels to enjoy a dinner reception in this historic venue with your Gulf South colleagues!
CONFE R E NCE Propose d Schedule Wednesday morning 8 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday afternoon Wednesday evening 5 – 7 p.m.
Thursday morning 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Board meeting Embassy Suites Lunch and pre-conference Complimentary welcome reception and poster session; cocktails and appetizers Embassy Suites Hotel Complimentary breakfast at hotels 8 a.m. – Conference opening remarks Coffee and Danish available at Coastal Georgia Center
Thursday lunch Thursday afternoon Thursday evening Friday morning 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Break-out Sessions 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Coastal Georgia Center Keynote Address and Meal Coastal Georgia Center Break-out sessions Coastal Georgia Center Reception and Dinner Georgia Railroad Museum Complimentary breakfast at hotels Coffee and Danish available at Coastal Georgia Center Round Table session 8 – 9 a.m.
Friday lunch
Break-out Sessions 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Coastal Georgia Center Second Keynote Address
* Costs Subject to Change
Propose d 2016 Budget Food: $22,410.50
(includes dinner for 200 at Railroad Museum)
Room Rental: $2,640 Awards: $2,000 CE Coordination Fee: $24,075*
(based on 350 participants)
Postage: $150 Supplies: $700 Printing: $1500 Travel: $650 Total cost: $54,125.50 * The program must cover all direct expenses incurred for the event.
Closing Remarks and Awards Luncheon Friday afternoon
Optional Expedition! Bus/boat trip to the Hog Hammock Gullah Geechee community of Sapelo Island. Return by 6 p.m.
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GULF SOUTH
S U M M I T
2016
April 13 -15, 2016 Coast al G e orgia Ce nte r Savannah , GA
TO RIVER
TO SOUTH CAROLINA
EMBASSY SUITES
HAMPTON INN
TURNER BLVD IS ONE WAY
SCAD STUDIOS
SCAD DORMS
SAVANNAH VISITORS CENTER PARKING LOT • FEE
COASTAL GEORGIA CENTER
PARKING LOT FREE TO CONFERENCE
SAVANNAH VISITORS CENTER
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD STREET
OGLETHORPE AVE
FAHM STREET
BOUNDARY STREET
WEST
GEORGIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
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LOUISVILLE ROAD
COASTAL GEORGIA CENTER
MAP NOT TO SCALE
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