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Education ResourcesFox Valley Technical College For information call:(920) 735-5645. Madison Area Technical College The Meeting and Event Planning Degree program is designed to prepare students for highly responsible positions in the convention, conference, meeting planning and special events industry. Develop negotiation, decision-making, problem-solving and communication skills. Learn about contract law, facilities, financial management and related areas of convention, conference and meeting management. Major responsibilities of those employed in the meeting and event management industry include:
Graduates may be employed by professional associations, corporations, conference centers, hotels, resorts and special event venues. For information call: (608) 246-6368. Waukesha County Technical College The Meeting and Event Management Certificate Program, endorsed by Meeting Professionals International - Wisconsin Chapter, is designed for individuals who need experience or have some experience in the meeting planning industry and want to gain additional skills and knowledge. Nationally recognized professionals who will bring you the latest developments in their areas of expertise teach this certificate program. The program begins with an overview of meeting management and includes courses that focus on core issues of meeting and event planning. Meeting and Event Management Certificate Course Descriptions Fundamentals of Meeting Management, 109-171 Meeting Coordination, 109-172 Transportation, Registration, Housing, 109-173 Incentive and Special Events Management, 109-174 Risk Management, Negotiations and Legal Issues, 109-175 For information call: (262) 691-5254. Meeting Planner Career Websites Source: MImList Meeting Matters Website Listing: Key Word Search: Potential Interview Questions
Library Resources Meetings and Conventions: A Planning Guide Second edition, 2003. [Authors:Sandy Biback CMP,CMM, Angela Harvey CMP, Rita Plaskett CMP,CMM, Jean Silzer CMP and Helen Van Dongen CMP,CMM] Originally published in 1997, the definitive guide to meeting and convention planning has been updated to include a valuable interactive CD-Rom of checklists and templates that can be designed to suit the specific meeting, convention or event you are planning. A valuable reference book and teaching guide, Meetings and Conventions: A Planning Guide is a must for every meeting professional. Chapters range from Meeting Objectives to Budget to Program Development to Negotiations and Contracts to Evaluations and everything in between. Each chapter finishes with a self-test; most contain "A Conference Journal", a unique addition to the revised book. It is the Journal of one Meeting Professional as she walks through her Conference and Tradeshow and is related to the topic discussed in the specific chapter. Also included are diagrams, hot tips and industry insights from major contributors to the industry. Meetings and Conventions: A Planning Guide was written by a task force and reviewed by several well-known industry professionals. You will find Meetings and Conventions: A Planning Guide to be global in its perspective-use it as a guide to any meeting, convention, event anywhere in the world! Special Events: The Best Practices in Modern Event Management Third Edition, 2002 [Author: Joe Goldblatt, CSEP, Founding President of ISES] Special Events has been thoroughly revised to target the business skills every special events professional needs in today's competitive world. This complete guide for professionals instructs, inspires and offers the security of learning from the masters in this emerging field. You'll discover how to achieve success through professional relationships, and how to avoid the pitfalls that sometimes lead to disaster. Contents feature: Framework of the five phases of event management; research, design, planning, management and evaluation. Comprehensive checklists for each chapter. Practical tips for proposal writing, marketing techniques and risk management. Foolproof guide to training front-line staff. The International Dictionary of Event Management Second Edition, 2001 [Authors: Dr. Joe Goldblatt, CSEP, and Kathleen S. Nelson, CSEP, in conjunction with ISES] Event management has a language all its own, one that is expanding rapidly as the event marketplace keeps pace with today's increasingly global economy. Because effective communication is the key to successfully researching, designing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating special events, it is essential to keep pace with the latest terminology. This invaluable reference helps you remain fluent in the language of event management by giving you quick access to the terms, phrases, and concepts you need to know to do your job well. Features include entries updated and expanded with the help of event professionals from around the world; new coverage of catering, marketing, proposal writing, technology, and other important areas; and a new section featuring terms grouped according to the key CSEP-identified categories: administration, coordination, marketing, and risk management. Convention Industry Council Manual CIC 7th edition Event Risk Management & Safety The Global Road Warrior (Book) How To Hold Succesful Meetings How to Run Scientific and Technical Meetings Hotel Contracts Meeting & Facility Contracts Professional Meeting Management ®, Fourth Edition Enjoy Your Meeting Safely This informative brochure is filled with tips about hotel safety, transportation safety, fire precautions, and emergency measures to ensure that your attendees enjoy a safe convention. (Available through PCMA Online Bookstores at www.pcma.org/store. |
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