Presenter Information Presenter Information and FAQ's


Welcome Presenters! The Art of the Picture Book conference planning committee would like to take this time to thank you for submitting your proposal. Our conference success depends not only on well-known key note speakers, but also the quality of sessions we are able to offer attendees.  This page is intended to supply you with updated information and FAQ's as they relate to the conference and your presentation.  We are looking forward to this conference and hope each of you are as well.

 
 News and Updates:  Most recent updates are posted first:
 

5/16/06
Final call for handouts.  If you did not leave your handout and/or session bibliography to be included in the web archive, there is still time to email these items to artpicbk@ashland.edu. Additionally, please let us know if we have included your handout and you do not want it to be on the conference web site.


5/8/06
Conference Attendance.  Registration officially closed at 5:00 pm, Friday, May 5th. Attendance figures for both days are as follows:  

  • Friday, May 12th:  136
  • Saturday, May 13th:  111
  • 90 people will be attending both days of the conference.
     

5/5/06
One week and counting! Technology and other general reminders.  Conference technology liasion Kathryn Venditti has been in contact with each presenter regarding specific requests.  At this time, we would like to remind everyone of a few recommendations:

  • Use our technology: Computers, digital projectors, and internet is available in each room.  Taking time to change between personal laptop configurations and provided resources may cause unwanted problems for presenters.  Different laptop configurations may, or may not, be compatible with the projectors.  Additionally, wireless internet capability in the rooms is often spotty. Using the provided internet and campus network will lead to a more smooth transition.
     
  • Presentations: Bring your presentation burned on a CD, saved to a disk, or saved to a pen/flash/usb drive.  If you are able to access your email account via the internet, you may want to consider emailing it to yourself for access as well.
     
  • Timing your presentation: There is a fifteen minute interval between sessions. While breakout sessions are in close proximity to each other, it is recommended you keep watch on the amount of time your presentation has taken to allow a time for questions.  Remember that in most cases, another presenter is waiting to set up their session at the completion of yours.  
  • Questions? Feel free to contact the conference email if you have additional questions. We want to make the change in venue transition as simple as possible for all concerned.
     

5/5/06
Conference Attendance. We have approximately 150 people registered for the conferece, most of them for both days. Registration deadline is today and final numbers will be posted here sometime on Monday afternoon.


5/2/06
Campus Photographs. To help facilitate locating campus buildings, photographs have been added to the program and sessions page of the conference web site.


4/26/06
Session Introductions.  Special thanks to Suzanne Ward for asking this question. Please come prepared for self introductions at your sessions.  After considerable thought, the committee determined this to be the simplest and most efficient way to begin each break out session.


4/21/06
Construction on the new education building.  The conference planning committee was informed Friday that construction on the new education building has fallen behind schedule and would not be open in time to host this event (opening moved to June 1).  Luckily, contingency plans were in place to cover this possibility and the venue has been moved to the current education building, Bixler Hall, and the Weltmer Instructional Program Center.  Please accept our apologies for this circumstance.


4/21/06
Technology and the change of venue.  Technology options will remain the same regardless of the venue for our conference.  We are working with the I.T. department and existing technology within Bixler and Weltmer.  Those requesting the option of water will find their session moved into Weltmer, this is a science room and will accommodate needs as described.


4/21/06
Parking Information for the conference.   Information regarding parking has been updated.  Additionally, there is a new gravel lot across from the library that will also accommodate visitor parking.


4/13/06
Handouts and Bibliographies:  There will be a basket at the registration desk for any presenter wishing to provide us with a copy of handouts or bibliographies utilized in their session. We will scan these items and post them on the conference web site along with abstracts.  Please note that if you leave the handout, you are granting copyright permission to post the documents.  Due to space constraints, we are unable to post PowerPoint presentations given at the conference.


4/13/06
Conference Program Available Online: Check out the link for a preview of our conference program.  Sent to the printers today, the online version is available in PDF.


4/07/06
Conference Attendance:  Attendance figures currently indicate we will have a 'full house' both days of the conference.  The auditorium seats 125 and we are near capacity for registration both days of the event.


4/07/06
Registration Reminder: Email reminders for presenters needing to register for the conference are being sent out this afternoon.  Deadlines for all other registrants is Friday, May 5th.


4/5/06
Schedule Change:  A schedule change was instituted concerning break out session times on Friday, May 12th. Due to the travel arrangements for Ms. Fleming, the author autograph session was moved causing a shift for break out session times.  In most cases, the time is now earlier than previously planned. Scheduled rooms, session number (one, two, three and four), and presenters remain the same.  We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Times are detailed on the updated handouts below:


 
 General Information
 

Directions to Campus

Directions to campus are located on the Conference Location page and on the Welcome to Ashland University page.


Parking on Campus: Updated 4/24/06

We recommend you park in the following visitor lots marked on the campus map:  Lots E, D, A, and B, ranked closest to the conference buildings.  There are no visitor parking signs in the lot, but it is open to visitor parking.  Additional visitor parking spots are available off of College Boulevard (lot C on the map).


New College of Education Building

The new building is located on the corner of Samaratin Avenue and College Boulevard.  As noted on the map, a pedestrian walkway is located directly in front of the building entrance. After parking, we recommend you enter the building from the campus walkway/main entrance. The building will open at 8:00 am each day of the conference and all sessions will take place on the first floor of the Building.  

  • Lunch will be a short walk across campus and signs will be posted.
  • Inside the building, signs will be posted daily on each room with a list of the sessions and times scheduled.  
  • A map of the building will be included with the program and conference packet.

Dedication and ribbon cutting ceremonies for this facility are scheduled for May 4, 2006. Plans are to post photos of each room for presenters after this ceremony takes place.  Stop back for additional information.


Conference Packets

Conference packets will be at the registration desk, outside of the auditorium in the Education building. At this time, contents of your packet will include a program, attendees list, and an evaluation sheet. Packets will be bound with your name badge and name badges will have a green "presenter" ribbon designating your role in the conference.  If you are attending both days of the conference, remember to keep your packet for the next days activities.


Session Information

As stated above, all sessions will take place in the Education Building, first floor.  Printable handouts (pdf) with session times and abstract information are detailed on the Breakout Session page and listed below.


Preparing for Your Session

Each break out room has seating for twenty five (25) attendees.  With this in mind:

  • We recommend presenters come prepared with any handouts and materials for a minimum of thirty (30) people.
  • We do not have the capability of making additional copies of handouts.
  • If you leave a copy of handouts at the registration desk, we will post them on the sessions page with the abstracts after the conference.  Be sure to have your name and session title on all handouts if you want them included.  Leaving a copy for us indicates author permission for scanning and posting on the conference web site.

Remember that additional supplies (art, etc) are the responsibility of each presenter.  Several presenters indicated a need for rooms with water for demonstration purposes; room 171 is equipped with a sink and rubberized floor.  Paper towels will be available for clean up in this room only.


Technology in the Education Building

This new facility has computers, a digital projector, and screen available for each presenter.  Help will be available to log in to the AU network before presenting at each session.  It is recommended you bring your presentation burned on a CD, disk, or pen drive for easy access.  Each computer is equipped with Internet access and the Microsoft Office suite 2003. Kathryn Venditti (kvenditt@ashland.edu) has been in contact with each of you concerning additional technology needs (overhead projector).  If you have not communicated technology requests as of yet, it is recommend you do so by May 1, 2006. 

Ask Me!

Members of the program committee will be easily identified with raspberry "program committee" ribbons on their name badges.  If you have questions during the day, there will be members of the committee with red "ask me" ribbons on their name badges as well.  Feel free to stop anyone with residual questions you may have regarding the conference.


Presenter Contact Information

If you have questions about the conference not posted here, feel free to contact the Presenter Liaison Diane Schrecker (dschreck@ashland.edu) or the Technology Liaison, Kathryn Venditti (kvenditt@ashland.edu).  Remember, the conference email address (artpicbk@ashland.edu) may be used for inquiries as well, please be sure to utilize the subject line so we may address your concern or question in a more timely manner.  

 

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 Accepted Sessions and Presenters

Below are brief answers to a frequently asked questions regarding sessions being offered at the conference.  


How were the sessions judged?

Each proposal was sent to the Program Evaluation Team  for a blind review and subsequently evaluated using a twelve point rubric.  Scores were then compiled from highest to lowest with a perfect score being 84 points.  The team met to review and select the proposals best suited for our conference.  

Who submitted proposals?

Proposals were submitted from eight (8) different states including Ohio, Texas, Tennessee, Indiana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, California, and Maine.  Additionally, we had proposals from colleges, universities, artists, authors, K-12 school teachers, academic and public libraries, and students.  Twelve of the proposals submitted were from groups of two or more teams.

Were there proposals not accepted for the conference?

Unfortunately, yes. Due to the overwhelming positive response we had to our call for proposals, it was necessary to eliminate several from our conference schedule.

How were presenters notified of acceptance?

All presenters were notified via email before the end of February, 2006.   

 

 

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