Tips for Participants

• Sign up early using our web-based registration system. You will gain access to the system when registration opens on Tuesday, May 20th, at 8:30am.
• Consider our suggested tracks! These professional and personal development tracks have been designed to provide you with a deeper perspective in one topic area.
• Take responsibility! Remember, you may change your registration at any time. If you cannot attend a session, please remove your name from the registration system to free up space for others.
• Print your confirmation email listing your schedule and room location. Don't forget it on June 4th!
• Plan your workload to minimize the impact of being out of the office.
• Give! Participate in SAC's public service event on the Main Green during breakfast, or under Wayland Arch during the barbeque.
• Evaluate your sessions! You will receive an email reminder following Staff Development Day with a link to an on-line evaluation.
• Network with someone outside of your department! Staff Development Day is a great opportunity to put a "face with a name!"

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Tips for Presenters

• Access the Staff Development Day web-based registration system for up-to-date details on the number of participants signed up for your session. You will gain access to the system when registration opens on Tuesday, May 20th, at 8:30am.
• Consider emailing your participants before your session to remind them of the time and location. You might also ask them if they have specific questions you could address in your presentation. Need inspiration? Try this sample presenter email.
• Print your class roster and bring it to your session on June 4th. Have participants check their names off when they arrive. Send the completed roster to Angel Hilliard at Box 1879 following your program.
• Arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of schedule. If there are problems with the room set up or AV equipment you requested, please contact Angel Hilliard at 401-829-5652 or Cynthia Yearwood at 401-480-0223.
• Encourage participants to evaluate your session. They will receive an email reminder following Staff Development Day with a link to an on-line evaluation.
• Don't let the learning end! Consider emailing your participants after Staff Development Day with any updates on the topic you presented.

Tips for Managers

• Be a model for your staff! Participate in Staff Development Day by signing up via our web-based registration system. You will gain access to the system when registration opens on Tuesday, May 20th, at 8:30am.
• Devise an office coverage plan by meeting with your staff ahead of time. Learn what seminars your staff will be attending.
• Actively promote seminars across all four topic areas: Professional Development, Faculty Research, About Brown & Beyond, and Personal Growth.
• Get your department involved in giving! Encourage your staff to participate in SAC's public service event at Staff Development Day.
• After Staff Development Day, poll your staff for feedback on what sessions impacted them the most. Remind them to evaluate the sessions they attended.
• Plan a post Staff Development Day event: a coffee hour, brown bag lunch, staff meeting, or other informal gathering to share the knowledge, skills, and insights gained in this worthwhile program!