Society for Technical Communication
A panel of TechComm experts will present information on a variety of TechComm careers to students at the University of Delaware.
WHEN
Wednesday, October 10, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
WHERE
University of Delaware
Department of English
203 Memorial Hall
South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Any good technical communicator starts a documentation project by doing needs analysis. For P&P (policy and procedure) content writers, the process is the same. However, there are some differences. Join presenter Leah Guren and the Policy & Procedures SIG for the webinar, Effective Needs Analysis for Policies and Procedures Writers, on Thursday, 27 October from Noon-1:00 PM EDT (GMT-4). In this webinar, you will:
The cost is $59 for SIG members and $79 for non-SIG members. NOTE: If you are a SIG member, you must contact Dawnell Claessen for the special SIG rate.
The Policies and Procedures SIG leadership would like to invite STC Philadelphia Chapter members to a free webinar.
Dawnell Claessen and Ann Marie Queeney will present their Summit program titled “Policies and Procedures – Communicate the Future.” The webinar is scheduled for October 12 (Friday) from 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST.
We hope you can join us for a presentation and discussion about the future of the Policies and Procedures profession and our roles and the nature of our work in that future. This session will also discuss what will likely remain the same, and skills that are important now that we can carry into the future in our field, followed by what is sure to be different and new for Policies and Procedures Practitioners’ work in the future.
There will be time for attendees’ questions and discussion.
The program is free. However, you must register to receive the link to the webinar.
The registration link will take you directly to GoToWebinar. To ensure that you can connect with GoToWebinar and don’t miss any of the program, register before the program. You can connect with GoToWebinar from whatever computer or mobile device you are using.
Dawnell Claessen is a senior policy analyst specializing in risk management and security compliance for the United States Department of Defense. Dawnell holds a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin in Library and Information Science with a focus of study on Federal Information Policy.
Ann Marie Queeney of A.M. Queeney, LLC specializes in procedures for the healthcare industry. She has over 18 years of document specialist experience in the medical device industry. Her services include technical writing, editing, compliance assessment, and skills training.
Todd DeLuca will be providing a live webinar on Working on Remote Teams. All you need is your phone or PC! We will also be meeting at the Riptide Software to join the virtual meeting for those who want to network face-to-face.
Event Timing: September 20, 6:30-8:30pm (Presentation begins at 7:00pm)
Event Address: Online through Google Meet or Riptide Software, 200 E. Palm Valley Drive, Suite 2000, Oviedo, FL 32765
Virtual Access: Details to be sent to attendees who RSVP and send payment
The definition and the makeup of workplace teams has changed significantly due to technology and the ubiquity of the internet. In fact, odds are good that you are part of a group or team with members that are not physically located in a local office. There may even be people you work with that you’ve never seen or met in person. Basically, if you use email, IM, online meetings, or discussion boards, you’re part of a virtual team.
How would you rate your virtual team experience? The dynamics of being part of a team in this new landscape are different and most organizations don’t manage or support virtual teams as effectively as they could. Often the tried-and-true methodologies from the past don’t meet the needs of a more distributed, diverse, and international workforce. There’s a lot of room for improvement. Don’t worry, that’s why we’re here and joining together virtually to share suggestions on making virtual teams work better.
Join us for an honest look at virtual teams and come away with helpful ideas and useful suggestions on how to be a star member of your own virtual group. And don’t be surprised if some of the solutions center around communication.
You can RSVP now on Meetup for face-to-face attendance or on our website for virtual access. We will also be sharing this presentation online through Google Meet for remote attendees. Please refer to the Payment Details below for the rates for this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact president@stc-orlando.org.
This year, the STC-PMC scholarship award went to Michael Apotheker, an undergraduate student majoring in media communications at the University of Delaware. Each year, the $500 scholarship is awarded to a local student working toward a bachelor’s degree with an interest in the technical communication field.
Michael said that he developed an interest in technical communication after taking a course taught by Professor Luttrell, a member of STC-PMC. “I had been thinking about possible paths I could take, and one of them was scientific communication,” he said. “I learned about the scholarship and decided to apply, hoping to learn more about this field.”
Michael added that he was “surprised but excited” when he heard that he had won the award. “This scholarship reminds me of how much potential I have and how many paths are open to me, and that encouragement is driving me forward to continue exploring directions that interest me.” He plans to use the scholarship money to finish his degree. “I am thankful to have the extra help it gives me financially,” he said.
As for his future plans, Michael said that he has three important goals: “In whatever career I decide to follow, my goals are to excel, foster equality, and leave a lasting positive legacy for future generations.”