| DCLPublicationDate: 9/1/96 DCLID: GEN-96-15 AwardYear: 1997-1998 Summary: This letter announces two U.S. Department of Education conferences entitled, "Electronics: Riding the Road to Success," to be held on November 12-14 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and December 8-10 in Atlanta, Georgia. Action Letter #2 September 1996 GEN-96-15 Summary: This letter announces two U.S. Department of Education conferences entitled, "Electronics: Riding the Road to Success," to be held on November 12-14 in Lake Tahoe Nevada and December 8-10 in Atlanta, Georgia. Dear Colleague: The Department of Education cordially invites you to attend a conference entitled "Electronics: Riding the Road to Success" to be held this fall in Lake Tahoe, NV and Atlanta, GA. These conferences will offer participants an opportunity to learn about and provide comments on the Department's electronic Title IV application systems. More than 40 concurrent sessions will be offered throughout the workshop with special sessions provided for custom software and beginners. The agenda for both conferences are identical. Some of the major presentation and discussion topics will include: - Electronic Data Exchange (EDE) and Windows Basics - What's New for 1997-98 - Application and Renewal Application Processing Update - Direct Loan Discussion and Updates - What's New in EDExpress for Windows - Electronic Pell Payment and Floppy Disk Data Exchange for DOS Users - Electronic Pell Payment for WINDOWS Users - Custom System Configuration Issues - Technical Training for all EDE Systems - Introduction to EDConnect and Net*Connect for Windows - Customer Service Update - Overview of NSLDS - NSLDS: The Paperless Link -- Computer Based Training - Online Presentation on FAT, SSCR, Borrower-tracking and Cohort Default Backup Data The first conference in Lake Tahoe will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 12 with a general session discussing overall Title IV programmatic and delivery system updates. The full program of concurrent sessions will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. The registration desk will be open Tuesday, November 12 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. The second conference in Atlanta, GA will begin at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 8 with a general session discussing overall Title IV programmatic and delivery system updates. The full program of concurrent sessions will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. The registration desk will be open Sunday, December 8 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Discounted travel to Lake Tahoe, NV and Atlanta, GA has been arranged with United Airlines and Delta Airlines. To take advantage of these discounts, call or have your travel agent call the reservations line and provide the meeting ID number: United Airlines: 1-800-521-4041 Meeting ID: 507UB Delta Airlines: 1-800-241-6760 Meeting ID: XG372 A block of rooms is reserved at special workshop rates for participants. Call the hotel directly and tell them you wish to reserve a room under the WAN room block. To secure a room at the special rate, make your reservation by OCTOBER 7 FOR LAKE TAHOE and by NOVEMBER 1 FOR ATLANTA. Lake Tahoe, Nevada Harrah's Casino Hotel ($99.00 plus tax) PO Box 8 Lake Tahoe, Nevada 89449 (800) 442-7724 or Harvey's ($99.00 plus tax) Highway 50 Lake Tahoe, Nevada 89449 (800) 553-1022 Atlanta, Georgia Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel at Peachtree Center ($85.00 plus tax) 265 Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA, (404) 577-1234 A registration form is enclosed and should be completed and returned by OCTOBER 1, 1996. THERE ARE NO REGISTRATION FEES FOR THESE WORKSHOPS. We encourage your IMMEDIATE response because attendance is limited for each workshop. Please FAX your form to the attention of DEBRA BANKS AT (703) 934-9868. Confirmation of registration will be sent within three business days of receipt of your registration form. We hope you will join us for one of these exciting and informative conferences. Sincerely, Elizabeth Hicks Deputy Assistant Secretary Student Financial Assistance Programs [[The Enclosure which contains the Registration Form is currently unavailable for viewing on the SFA BBS, but may be requested by contacting the Student Financial Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243.]] U.S. Department of Education Electronics: Riding the Road to Success Registration Reserve your space at the workshop! Complete the enclosed registration form and fax it to Debra Banks by OCTOBER 1, 1996! Debra Banks Walcoff & Associates, Inc. (703) 934-9868 Fax (703) 267-3581 Voice A confirmation letter will be faxed to you within 3 business days of receipt of your registration form. DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO THESE WORKSHOPS, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU CONTACT DEBRA BANKS IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION WITHIN 3 BUSINESS DAYS; OTHERWISE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN REGISTERED FOR THE WORKSHOP. Travel United Airlines and Delta Airlines are offering 5 percent off any advertised round-trip fare and 10 percent off the regular round-trip coach fare to workshop participants. You or your travel agent can call the reservations line, give them the meeting ID number, and you will receive the discount. United Airlines: 1-800-521-4041 Meeting ID: 507UB Delta Airlines: 1-800-241-6760 Meeting ID: XG372 Transportation From Reno Airport to Harvey's or Harrah's Resorts in Lake Tahoe, Nevada-- Lake Tahoe is approximately 62 miles from Reno. Take the TAHOE CASINO EXPRESS located at the end of the baggage claim area. Purchase tickets through your travel agent or the Welcome Center at the airport for $17 one way or $30 round-trip. Cash, credit card, and travelers checks are accepted. No reservation is required. The shuttle departs hourly from 6:15 a.m. to midnight. For more information, call (800) 446-6128. Rental cars and taxis are also available; onsite parking is free. From Atlanta's Hartsfield Airport to the Hyatt Regency Hotel-- Take the ATLANTA AIRPORT SHUTTLE located at Ground Transportation at the end of the baggage claim area. Purchase tickets at the airport for $8 one way or $15 round-trip. CASH ONLY! No reservation is required. The shuttle departs every 20 minutes from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call (404) 524-3400. MARTA Atlanta's rapid rail system, departs every 8 minutes from the airport and will take you within 2 blocks of the Hyatt. The cost is $1.50 each way. For more information call (404) 848-4711. Rental cars and taxis are also available; onsite parking is $14 per day. Lodging A block of rooms is reserved at special workshop rates for participants. Call the hotel directly and tell them you wish to reserve a sleeping room under the WAN room block. To secure a room at the special rate, make your reservation by OCTOBER 7 FOR LAKE TAHOE and by NOVEMBER 1 FOR ATLANTA. Lake Tahoe, Nevada Harrah's and Harvey's are adjoining hotels located on majestic Lake Tahoe. Both hotels offer deluxe accommodations to all guests with exceptional views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. The Lake Tahoe area has earned the number 1 position in Rand/McNally's "Vacation Places Rated." Harrah's Casino Hotel ($99.00 plus tax) Lake Tahoe, Nevada, (800) 442-7724 OR Harvey's ($99.00 plus tax) Lake Tahoe, Nevada, (800) 553-1022 Atlanta, Georgia Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel at Peachtree Center ($85.00 plus tax) 265 Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA, (404) 577-1234 The newly renovated Hyatt Regency Hotel is located on trendy Peachtree Street. More than 100 unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment areas are located within the revitalized downtown area just blocks from the hotel. The Hyatt Regency has a non-smoking policy, but some rooms are available where smoking is permitted. All rooms are equipped with hairdryers and full-size irons and ironing boards. |