November 7, 2008
8:00am to 4:00pm

Thriving in Turbulent Economic Times will provide practical solutions for community and technical college administrators and exempt staff to help deal with the current economic climate in our state and country.

Wolfgang Opitz, Deputy Director of Washington Office of Financial Management will talk about the mandates for reducing spending and what to expect in the future.  Other areas to be discussed include: the economic outlook for community and technical colleges with Chris Reykdal; alternative scheduling; marketing; "America's Perfect Storm" video and discussion by Israel Mendoza; and Mary Alice Grobins'  new and improved overview of the state system through her "Budgetopopoly" game.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation fee is $50.00; If you must cancel your registration, you may request a refund minus the $50 fee up to 5 working days prior to the event. After this date, no refunds will be issued; you can make substitutions. "No-shows" will be charged the full workshop fee. Please inform Jan Palmer at  jpalmer@highline.edu of changes.