April 13-15, 2016 CONFERENCE BROCHURE. Hosted by:

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1 April 13-15, 2016 CONFERENCE BROCHURE ALL ABOARD! STUDENTS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FACULTY MEMBERS, ADMINISTRATORS: CALLING ALL PRACTITIONERS! Hosted by: BUILDING INCLUSION AND INSPIRING DIVERSE VOICES IN SERVICE-LEARNING COLLABORATIONS

2 GULF SOUTH SUMMIT 2016 April 13-15, 2016 Coastal Georgia Center Savannah, GA Come to Savannah for the 14th annual Gulf South Summit. Keynote and breakout sessions will focus on inclusion and the critical need for diverse voices in our work. We ll be exploring the complexity of inclusive community development in Savannah, techniques for dialogue and deliberation as democratic practice, best practices in student leadership for civic engagement, and the latest in community-engaged scholarship. Join Us! 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 8 th 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. 2

3 CONFERENCE Host and Venue 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 venue 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. The center is located behind the Savannah Convention and Visitors Bureau, in beautiful downtown Savannah. Located in the heart of the city, the 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. 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 Doctoral - Research 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. The Coastal Georgia Center has the latest in audio visual equipment to meet the hi-tech demands of contemporary presentations including: Projectors with Lumens Computer Lab /Laptop stations Full Audio system with Hand-held and Lavaliere Microphones VCR/DVD Satellite downlink Complimentary Wireless Network connectivity IT Specialist on site GULF SOUTH SUMMIT 2016 April 13-15, 2016 Coastal Georgia Center Savannah, GA 3

4 CONFERENCE Accommodations We have two conference hotels available, next door to one another and both an easy walk from the Coastal Georgia Center. Numerous other quality hotels are nearby, within the historic downtown area. Travel If you are flying, your airport is the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, about 30 minutes taxi ride to the hotels. There is no hotel transfer, but taxis are readily available and will cost approximately $25. You will not need transportation once you arrive downtown, as many restaurants and attractions are within an easy walking distance. 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 $219/night, plus taxes 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 cookedto-order breakfast, and in the evening indulge in drinks and snacks at the complimentary nightly evening reception. The Hampton Inn & Suites Historic District $199/night, plus taxes Evening Reception Dinner Oyster Roast 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. All registrants are invited to enjoy a Thursday evening oyster roast in the fantastic Savannah Railroad Museum with your colleagues from all around the south east! Traditional low-country oysters, cash bar, entertainment and a relaxed, southern feel! A special kind of party only possible in Savannah! Walk from the conference or either of the hotels to enjoy the oyster roast with plenty of evening left for dinner on your own in the historic district! 4 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.

5 CONFERENCE Schedule-At-A-Glance Time Event Location Notes WEDNESDAY 8:00-11:30 Board Meeting CGC Conference Room 11:30-5:00 Registration CGC Lobby 12:00-1:15 Welcome Lunch CGC Multipurpose 1:30-4:30 Preconference Workshops CGC 5:00-7:00 Poster Session and Welcome Reception Embassy Suites Reception Room In conjunction with Manager s Open Bar 7:00 - Until Dinner Rounds, local reservations for 6-8 City Market & River Street Led by committee members THURSDAY 7:30-12:00 Registration CGC Lobby 8:00 p.m. Opening keynote & 2 awards CGC Auditorium Continental Breakfast Provided 9:00-10:15 Session Breakout CGC Coffee Break Stations 10:30-11:45 Session Breakout CGC Coffee Break Stations 12:00-1:15 Lunch, Keynote & Award CGC Multipurpose 1:30-2:45 Session Breakout CGC 3:00-4:15 Session Breakout CGC 3:15-4:45 Student-to-Student poster celebration Multipurpose Room 5:30-7:30 Oyster Roast and Reception Savannah Railroad Museum Green Flag Band, Oyster Roast, Steam Engine and Blacksmith demonstration, soft drinks, cash bar 7:30 - Until Dinner Rounds, local reservations for 6-8 City Market & River Street Led by committee member FRIDAY 8:00 - Noon Registration CGC Lobby 8:30-9:45 Session Breakout CGC Continental Breakfast and Coffee Stations 10:00-11:15 Session Breakout CGC Continental Breakfast and Coffee Stations 11:30-12:30 Round Table Discussions CGC Rooms 12:30-1:45 Lunch, Farewell Keynote, 2 Awards & 2017 CGC Multipurpose Reveal 2:00 - Until Optional Excursions Departing from Lobby Ossabaw Island, Savannah Trolley Tour, African American History Tour, Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Conference Fees Early Registration: $275 (before March 1, 2016) Registration: $315 (after March 1, 2016 ) Late Registration: $350 (after March 31, 2016 ) Pre-Conference Workshop: $65 Community Partner/Student Registration: $175 Sponsoring Institutions Registration: $235 (expires March 31, 2016) Thursday, April 14, 2016 only: $190

6 CONFERENCE Area Maps Hotel Information: Embassy Suites 605 West Oglethorpe Ave Hampton Inn & Suites 603 West Oglethorpe Ave B Historic Savannah Hotel 320 Montgomery Street Residence Inn by Marriott 500 West Charlton Street Courtyard by Marriott 415 West Liberty Street Hampton Inn 201 East Bay Street COASTAL GEORGIA CENTER 6