Reporting Web Conference Series
CSREES, in partnership with Texas A&M University, is starting a bi-monthly CSREES Reporting Web Conference Series (RWC) in February 2008. This series originated from requests for more information on various topics identified at the 2007 CSREES Planning and Accountability Mini-Conference. Topics for the series include:
- Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act (AREERA);
- Plans of Work (POW);
- Annual Reports;
- One Solution;
- CRIS (soon to become CSREES Information System (CIS)); and
- Outcome reporting.
Each bi-monthly Web conference will cover two, 1-hour topics, usually 1 hour on software or report formats and 1 hour on content quality guidance. Half of each session will be reserved for answering questions. Conferences are scheduled for the second Thursday of even months from 2 to 4 p.m. (Eastern).
RWC E-Mail List
A RWC e-mail list will notify interested parties on news, schedules, and other issues relating to the series. Interested parties may subscribe to the list by sending an e-mail message to: lyris@lyris.csrees.usda.gov. Skip your subject line and in the body of your message type: subscribe reportingwc - then hit your send button. Be sure you receive an e-mail confirming your subscription.
Next Reporting Web Conference
Thursday, October 9, 2-4 p.m. (Eastern) Topics are:
- 2007 AREERA Annual Report Summary and Key Pointers for Preparing the 2008 Report
- Introduction to the Newly Released Partnership Dashboard
To register, send an e-mail with your name, title, and institution to rwc@csrees.usda.gov by October 2, 2008. Also run the system check to ensure you can access the system by this date – attendee support on the day of the conference will be limited. To run the system check, click on the meeting URL as listed below and click on “System Check” in the upper right-hand portion of the page.
Meeting URL: http://tinyurl.com/628p9c
Recorded Reporting Web Conferences
- June 12, 2008
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April 10, 2008
- Standard progress report criteria
- Practical, realistic approaches to measuring impacts of basic research
- Conference recording (not available due to technical issues)
- Slides
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Questions and Answers
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February 14, 2008
Technical Support
After reviewing the Frequently Asked Questions below, contact the CSREES information technology group at servicedesk@csrees.usda.gov
or (202) 690-2910. Do not contact the Texas A&M University support listed on the conference site.
Tested on Microsoft Windows Operating System (2000, XP and Vista ) and Apple System (Mac). Detailed technical requirements are available at http://ttvn2.tamu.edu/home/webconfspecs.php.
For Centra Client to install, the user will need to be a Power User or higher on the Windows Operating System and an Administrative User on the Apple System. If you do not have permissions you need to contact your local information technology (IT) department for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question - I'm not able to see Getting Started page?
Answer - Need to run the System Check. Go to http://webconference.tamus.edu.
Question - I'm not able to hear audio playback?
Answer - Ensure that your speakers are connected. Can you hear sound from other applications?
If No - Run the System Check. Go to http://webconference.tamus.edu.
If the system check does not complete, you will need to request assistance from your local information technology (IT) department.
If Yes - CSREES' C2IT will contact Meeting Organizer and work on resolution(s). |
