REU Site Director's Workshop, September 25-26, 2003, Arlington VA

北方亚利桑那大学将为NSF-REU项目主任组织一次研讨会。 研讨会的日期是2003年9月25日和26日;研讨会将在弗吉尼亚州阿灵顿的NSF举行。 研讨会的总体目标是为项目执行人提供一个场所，讨论与实施可再生能源单位网站有关的问题。 研讨会的目标是：（1）分享最佳实践的想法;（2）讨论与计划实施有关的问题（招聘、学生发展和学生跟踪）;（3）讨论项目成功的评估;（4）为PI提供网络机会。研讨会的议程将由以下人员组成的规划委员会确定：理查德·福斯特博士，北方亚利桑那大学;罗宾·汉尼根博士，阿肯色州州立大学;罗伯特·鲍威尔博士，阿维拉大学;丹尼尔·格雷博士，埃默里大学。 预计约有90名REU方案现场主任将参加讲习班。北大西洋行动联盟将为讲习班建立一个网站，为讲习班参加者提供24小时最新信息。 NAU还将为参与者报销的处理提供支持。 研讨会的最后报告也将制作并分发给REU PI和其他感兴趣的个人。小福斯特，电话：928-523-7077或理查德·福斯特@ nau.edu。

Northern Arizona University will organize a workshop for NSF-REU project directors. The dates for the workshop are September 25 and 26 2003; the workshop will be held at NSF in Arlington VA. The overarching goal for the workshop is to provide a venue for PIs to discuss issues related to the implementation of REU sites. The objectives for the workshop are: (1) share ideas on best practices; (2) discuss issues pertaining to program implementation (recruitment, student development, and student tracking); (3) discuss assessment of program success, and; (4) provide networking opportunities for PIs.The agenda for the workshop will be determined by a planning committee consisting of the following individuals: Dr. Richard Foust, Northern Arizona University; Dr. Robyn Hannigan, Arkansas State University; Dr. Robert Powell, Avila University, and; Dr. Danielle Gray, Emory University. Approximately 90 REU program site directors are expected to participate in the workshop. NAU will develop a web site for the workshop to provide 24-hour up-to-the-minute information for the workshop participants. NAU will also provide support for the processing of reimbursements to participants. A final report will also be produced and distributed to REU PIs and other interested individuals.Point-of-contact for the workshop is Dr. Richard D. Foust, Jr., at 928-523-7077 or Richard.Foust@nau.edu.