Concept of an ACM SIGCSE Chapter
Formal organization to oversee activities
Hold meetings (e.g., the annual meeting of this group)
Tap into ACM resources to expand activities
Speaker from
ACM Distinguished Lectureship Program
Travel paid by ACM
Local chapter pays only local expenses: hotel, meals
Midwestern speakers:
Joseph A. Konstan, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Myron Ginsberg, HPC Research and Education, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Donald F. Costello, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Video tapes available from
ACM Chapter's Videotape Library
Free loan
2 weeks notice required
Professional Development Seminars
available
Contacts, leaders available through ACM
Chapter provides local arrangements, publicity, etc.
Attendees pay costs (typically under $100 for a day-long event)
Mailing lists for ACM members, SIGCSE members, student ACM members in Iowa
Publicity for meetings and events possible in conjunction with ACM
ACM Business Insurance Coverage covers legal liability for accidents, etc.
created October 23, 2003
last revised October 24, 2003
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