Sakai CAL West Coast Regional Symposium Claremont Colleges

Sakai. CAL West Coast Regional Symposium

Claremont Colleges • The Claremont Colleges (hosts): – Consortium • Five undergraduate colleges • Two graduate universities • Libraries/business offices • 35 miles east of Los Angeles

Background • Idea germinated at Atlanta conference • Idea brought to Claremont Sakai Administration Team (SAT) for approval • Exploratory email - positive response • CMC originally agreed to host • Sakai. CAL Planning Team organized the event • NITLE funded symposium

WHO was there • • The Claremont Colleges Sakai users in California NITLE west coast members Vendors

WHAT it was • One day meeting: – Over 100 participants from 40 institutions – Organized into several tracks for different type users – Round table discussions – General sessions in AM and PM – Lunch and refreshments provided – Vendor tables provided

WHERE it was • The Claremont Colleges – 35 miles east of Los Angeles – CMC Athenaeum – Near Ontario International airport – Driving distance from LA and Orange Co. – Large hotel nearby, lots of restaurants and attractions

WHEN it was • Summer break – June and July considered to maximize faculty attendance – Amsterdam conference was in June--few attended – Denver meeting later in June – July 9 (Monday) selected to avoid conflict with other Sakai meetings and vacations

WHY we did it • Enhance the CA Sakai community – Meet other 'local' Sakai users – Bring in more faculty and students – Share ideas and information – Learn about other projects – Find ways to collaborate – Common vision for future of Sakai regional community

HOW we did it • • Planning team expanded Frequent meetings, attention to detail Email invitations, asked for referrals Registration web page included our goals, maps, track descriptions, etc. • UCSB hosted Sakai site for registrants • Logistics team: information packets, supplies, signs, etc.

Results • Successes: – Met our goals: excellent attendance, diverse audience, greatest focus on pedagogy – Well-organized due to extensive planning • For the future: – – – Adapt to needs of participants--survey for needs Workshop for 'newbies' prior to meeting Allow for showcases to share projects and ideas Be flexible on size/format or limit attendance Follow up online to keep people connected

Thank you for coming!