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DUG 2004
Frequently Asked Questions:
On behalf of the Datatel Users’ Group Governing Board, we want to thank you for your participation in our organization. We are working to improve communications to our members about DUG and the Annual DUG Conference and have prepared the following information in response to comments received from conference attendees at last year’s conference.
The Conference Planning Committee takes time to review all the conference evaluations. Of the 1,601 individuals who attended the 2003 conference, 639 took time to complete a conference evaluation form. In reviewing these evaluations, several themes emerged. Of course we realize we have responses from only forty percent of the attendees, but we believe the issues raised are worthy of a response. We hope our responses will give you more information about the Conference and help you make appropriate plans for your attendance.
 1. Meeting Room Temperature...
 2. What is a SIG?
A "SIG" is a Special Interest Group
Special Interest Groups (SIG) have been a successful part of the DUG conference program for some time. Before SIGs, DUG had birds of a feather sessions and table talks. As the conference grew larger, the DUG Board recognized the need to recapture some of the smaller conference atmosphere within the existing program.
SIGs are held in conjunction with the Annual DUG Conference. In the past, information shared at SIG meetings was collected, synthesized and reported on to Datatel via the DUG Governing Board. We are pleased to bring continuous improvement to DUG with some enhancements to the facilitation process of SIGs at the 2003 DUG Conference. At the recommendation of the CAC, CAT members will take on the role of facilitating SIG meetings where there exists a clear correlation of topic between an operating CAT and a SIG. This will significantly enhance the overall flow of information at the DUG Conference. It will also provide CATs with an excellent opportunity to lead discussions and exchange information first hand. SIGs that do not have a respective CAT will be facilitated by knowledgeable users and information will continue to be gathered and communicated to the DUG Board.
To receive information on a SIG, indicate your interest on your conference registration form by selecting from the list of potential 2003 SIGs. All SIGs will have a trained facilitator who will focus the group on identifying common issues and sharing information and best practices.
3. First time at the conference?
4. What is a roundtable?
5. What should I do if I have dietary needs?
And we've prepared some more specific FAQ documents as well...
> Registration FAQ
> First Timer FAQ
> Presenter FAQ
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