Maria McHolland, PMP
President, PMI-LA
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dawson, Cindy (BLM) [mailto:cindy.dawson@...]
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 2:31 PM
To: 'vpcertification@...'
Subject: PMI Student Leadership Forum 2001


> All PMI Chapter Leaders are invited to attend the PMI International
> Student Leadership Forum to be held at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN
> USA on June 15-17. Please distribute the attached brochure to your
> members. Thank you!
>
> <<SLF Brochure.doc>>
> Dear PMI Component Leader:
>
> The PMI Students of PM SIG, the Augsburg Student Chapter of PMI, and
> PMI-Minnesota, would like to invite you to participate in the 2001 Student
> Leadership Forum. The Forum will be held on the campus of Augsburg
> College
> in Minneapolis, MN, June 15-17, 2001. The Student Leadership Forum is the
> premiere venue for the exchange and exploration of current trends and
> ideas
> pertaining to students, project management educators, and PMI student
> leadership.
>
> This year's Forum is a continuation of efforts that began at the 1999
> Student Leadership Forum, held in Washington, DC. That event, attended by
> over 70 individuals representing 9 schools and 6 PMI Student Chapters,
> focused on promoting and enhancing student involvement in PMI. Students
> and
> faculty members from throughout the US and Canada participated in
> presentations, roundtable discussions, and workshops that have helped
> define
> the vision for the role students will play within the Institute. The
> formation of the Students of PM SIG is a direct result of the Student
> Leadership Forum, as nearly all of the SIG's current Board members were
> participants in 1999.
>
> The theme of the 2001 Forum is "Building the Profession". For any
> profession
> to grow, mature and remain vital, three inputs are needed: people,
> knowledge, and leadership. Therefore, the Forum's focus has been broadened
> to appeal to three different, yet interrelated, groups: students,
> educators,
> and PMI's component leadership. Each of these groups has an important role
> in building the profession.
>
> Three tracks will be presented:
>
> The Professional Development track will cover topics such as finding a job
> in the project management field, building a PM-focused resume, and
> developing a successful career in project management. In addition, a
> workshop on preparing for the PMP exam will be held. This track will be of
> interest to those who are still studying project management or those who
> have just entered the field.
>
> The Education track will address project management curriculum
> development,
> the new PMI Accreditation Program, and non-traditional project management
> educational programs (I.e. high school programs), and other topics.
> Educators, community leaders, and PMI student chapter faculty advisors
> will
> find this track most interesting.
>
> The Leadership track will include presentations such as establishing a
> project management mentoring program, building and maintaining PMI student
> components, and encouraging student involvement at the local level.
> Current
> leaders of PMI components, those interested in becoming more involved in
> the
> Institute, and students that would like to create a PMI presence at their
> schools should participate in this track.
>
> In addition to the tracks, the Forum will have two keynote speakers: Kathy
> Schwalbe, Ph.D, PMP, author of IT Project Management, and Tim Olson, a
> Capability Maturity Model (CMM) expert and consultant. Each will be
> presenting their unique perspective on "Building the Profession".
>
> Finally, to reinforce the theme of the event quite literally, the Forum
> will
> host a career fair! Participants will have the opportunity to meet and
> interact with recruiters and other representatives of the Forum's
> corporate
> sponsors, academic programs, PMI, and PMI components. Be sure to bring
> your
> resume!
>
> Regards,
>
> Greg Stine, PMP
> Chair, PMI Students of PM SIG
> Co-Chair, 2001 PMI Student Leadership Forum Planning Committee
>
> For More Information, visit http://www.StudentsofPM.org , email
> PMISLF2001@..., or see the attached brochure.
>
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>
> Highlights:
>
> TWO Keynotes!
> * Dr. Kathy Schwalbe: "IT Project Management"
> * Tim Olson: "Project Management and the Capability Maturity Model"
>
> THREE Speaker Tracks!
> * Students
> * PMI Student Chapter and other Component Leaders
> * Faculty
>
> Cost:
>
> Includes Welcoming Reception, 3 meals, t-shirt, and all meeting materials
> $30 General
> $20 Member (PMI Augsburg, Students of PM SIG, PMI Minnesota)
>
> Registration:
>
> Register online at www.ticketworks.com
> Note: 2001 Student Leadership Forum information and registration is
> located
> under 'PMI-MN Meetings and Events'
> (https://ecommerce.goldengate.net/cgi-bin/business/www.ticketworks.com/sho
> p/
> PFA2258/pmilistitem.html)
>
> Lodging:
>
> Holiday Inn Metrodome
> Minneapolis, MN
> 1500 Washington Ave S
> Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454-1067
> Phone: (612) 333-4646
> Fax: (612) 333-7910
> Reservations: (800) 448-3663
> Student Forum Discount Rate: $100/night
> NOTE: Be sure to ask for the 'Augsburg/Student Forum Discount' when making
> reservations. Reservations must be made by May 25 to ensure rate.
>
> Travel Arrangements:
>
> World Travel Inc. (World Travel is the preferred travel agency for PMI
> events)
> Phone: 800-874-6700, extension 138 (US and Canada)
> +610-695-6078 (All other calls)
> Fax: +610-993-0516
> Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (US Eastern Time)
> *Outside the US and Canada, please contact your local travel agent.
>
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