2008 UCEDD Directors Retreat Convened in Tampa, FL

February 19, 2008

The overall focus of the UCEDD Directors Retreat is to provide an opportunity for the Directors to discuss shared issues, learn from each other, and build new and renew existing relationships.

The 2008 retreat highlights included:

Plenaries:

My View of the World of a UCEDD: Factors to Consider: Ansley Bacon, David Johnson, & Bob Stodden
Trends & Opportunities: George Jesien

Breakout Sessions:

Fiscal Resource Development: Royal Walker & Lu Zeph
Legislative and Administrative Entities: Deborah Spitalnik & David Mank
Promoting Your Research Agenda: Michael Wehmeyer & Tamar Heller
Community Group Engagement and Relationships: Carl Calkins & Diane Bryen
Internal Marketing: Tony Antosh & Valerie Williams
Getting Your Share: Federal Earmarks and State Allocations: Bob Bacon & Elizabeth Janks