Satellite Seminar Series: Selling, Sharing, Savoring'

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Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Professor Kurt Meyer Faculty Advisor
• Lauren Ross Public Relations Officer
• Thomas Feistel - President
• Alpha Omega Mu Chapter
• Irvine Valley College

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2008 Honors SatelliteSeminar SeriesWhat Can
it Do for Your Chapter?
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Special Thanks to
• Robin Rich-Coates, Faculty Advisor
• Eastern Shore Community College
• Tria Cohen, Honors Programs Coordinator

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Honors Satellite Seminar Series
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Four Seminars
• Based on the Honors Study Topic
• Broadcast Live via Satellite or Download
• September 23
• October 7
• October 21
• November 18 (Good as Gold Week)

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Selling Finding Funding
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Chapter Funds
• Deans/Presidents Office
• Honors Programs Directors
• Academic Departments/Faculty
• Library or Media Center

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Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.
Selling Finding Funding

• Student Government Association
• Student Support Service
• Foundation Funds
• Fundraising
• Other?

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Subscription Options - 400
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Live Satellite Feed
• Via c-band or ku-band satellite feed
• Video Download
• Available online Monday following broadcast
• Download the file and save electronically
• Burn to a CD
• Faster turnaround than DVDs
• Streaming Video
• Available online Monday following broadcast
• 24/7 Access password protected 

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A Great Investment!

Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• A 25,000 Value!
• Fulfills the Scholarship Hallmark!
• Helps you become a Five Star chapter!
• Promotes other Scholarship events!
• Appeals to a diverse audience!
• Supports your colleges community education!

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Sharing Invitations
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Honors Students
• Student Body, Clubs Student Organizations
• Faculty, Staff Administrators
• Campus Leaders
• Local Chapters
• College and Chapter Alumni

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Extended Invitations
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• College Board of Trustees
• Local High School, College/University Students
• Community Leaders Groups
• Distinguished Scholars

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Advertising
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Posters
• Announcements in Relevant Classes
• Incentives from Teachers?
• E-mail
• Websites
• Press Releases to
• Newspapers/Radio Outlets
• Calendar or Events section
• Local T.V

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Details
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Secure meeting space
• Estimate number of attendees
• Managing guest list
• Reserve seats for special guests
• Contact Technical Representative
• Contact other organizations that receive
  satellite broadcasts.

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Savoring Familiarizing with Presenter and
Subject
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Educate ourselves and others about topic
• Watch video clips of presenters
• Preview upcoming topic
• Hold open discussions and debates
• Read relevant critical sources

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Involve the Audience
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Pre-Seminar
• Distribute note cards
• Pose discussion questions
• Provide snacks
• Play music
• Quiz with prizes

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Involve the Audience
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Post-Seminar
• Serve refreshments!
• Facilitate lively discussion and debate
• Create and implement topic-related materials
  (questionnaire, survey, quiz, etc.)
• Conduct evaluation survey of survey
• Promote next seminar and Society

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Get on the Air!
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Questions should be
• Thoughtful
• Relevant
• Simple and direct
• Open-ended, but specific
• Provocative
• Caller should be
• Patient!
• Adaptable

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Additional Ideas
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Place downloaded copies of the broadcast in the
  librarys permanent collection
• Use clips of the program at chapter meetings
• Develop an Honors Seminar course around the
  program

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Making It Scholarly
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Read, discuss, study presenter and presentation
  materials before hand
• Enrich post seminar discussions by involving
  other chapters, student organizations, faculty,
  and scholars.
• Share broadcast with chapter members student
  body, and with other academic community
  audiences.

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Making It Scholarly
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Extend and deepen scholarly inquiry by
• Writing presenters after Seminars
• Developing your own faculty/student lecture
  series
• Conducting original research and writing
• Presenting findings at academic conferences
  through publications
• Other

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Celebrate Success
Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.

• Questions?
• tria.cohen_at_ptk.orgSend success stories to
• honors.programs_at_ptk.org

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Satellite Seminar Series Selling, Sharing,
Savoring.
Thank you