June 3-5, 2019
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
The Summit brings polytechnic academic professionals and community leaders together to focus on innovation in curriculum and applied research, to build opportunities for collaboration and partnership on research and student learning, and to share best practices specific to active, applied learning. The Summit assembles leaders who shape the future of polytechnic education.
Don't miss Polytechnic Summit 2019, featuring:
- Keynote addresses by innovative leaders.
- Panel discussions involving academic, community, and industry leaders.
- Presentations from participants on topics of importance.
- Breakout and networking sessions.
- Campus and industry tours.
Summit Registration Rates and Fees
| General Attendee Standard Rate | $300 USD | |
| University Student Attendee | $50 USD |
Preconference Sessions
| Preconference #1 - Developing Cross-Institutional Research Partnerships Focusing On The UN Sustainable Development Goals | $25 USD |
| Preconference #2 - General Education at Polytechnic Institutions | $25 USD |
Post Conference Workshop
| Design and Fabrication of Functional Parts with a Desktop 3D Printer | $25 USD |
UW-Stout welcomes international guests for the Polytechnic Summit. Following the Polytechnic Summit’s traditional format, the event will be carried out in English only. If we can assist with translation of registration and local accommodation details, please contact us via email at profed@uwstout.edu.
MONDAY |
PRECONFERENCE ACTIVITIES |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Preconference Registration and Check-in Concourse Lounge, Memorial Student Center |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Preconference #1 - Developing Cross-Institutional Research Partnerships Focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Additional fee, lunch included) |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Preconference #2 - General Education at Polytechnic Institutions (Additional fee, lunch included) |
MONDAY Continued |
CONFERENCE BEGINS |
| 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Registration and Check-in |
| 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm |
Welcome, Overview & Introductions Great Hall, Memorial Student Center |
| 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm |
Opening Keynote: Title TBD Great Hall, Memorial Student Center |
| 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm |
Cocktails/Reception and Networking Great Hall, Memorial Student Center |
TUESDAY |
|
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
Registration and Check-in Networking, Morning Coffee/Refreshments |
| 9:00 am - 9:15 am |
Welcome, Overview & Introductions Harvey Hall Theater |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am |
Keynote: Developing an Institutional Change Plan Towards Gender Equity Harvey Hall Theater |
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am |
Networking Break with Refreshments Harvey Hall |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions: Applied Learning/Collaboration/Career Focus |
| 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm | Lunch, Group or On Your Own - Downtown Menomonie |
| 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions: Applied Learning/Collaboration/Career Focus |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm |
Stout Poster Showcase & Networking Break with Refreshments Harvey Hall |
| 4:15 pm -5:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions: Applied Learning/Collaboration/Career Focus |
| 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm |
Keynote: TBD Harvey Hall Theater |
| 8:00 pm |
Optional Evening Activity Ludington Guard Band, Wilson Park, Menomonie |
WEDNESDAY |
|
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am |
Registration and Check-in Networking, Morning Coffee/Refreshments |
| 8:30 am - 8:35 am |
Welcome, Overview & Introductions Harvey Hall Theater |
| 8:35 am - 9:35 am |
Cross-Institutional Panel Discussion Harvey Hall Theater |
| 9:40 am - 10:40 am |
Keynote: Harnessing Digital Technology for Humanitarian Aid and International Development |
| 10:40 am - 10:45 am | move to next session |
| 10:45 am - 11:45 am | Concurrent Sessions: Applied Learning/Collaboration/Career Focus |
| 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | Lunch, Mabel Tainter Theatre |
| 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm |
Closing Keynote: 2020 Summit Hosts - Dublin Institute of Technology Mabel Tainter Theatre |
| 1:30 pm | Conference End |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Post Conference Workshop - Digital Fabrication, Fab Labs, and Maker Spaces (Additional fee, materials included) |
Room Blocks have been set up at the following hotels. Please call the hotels directly for reservations and mention the POLYTECHNIC SUMMIT to secure the reduced room rate.
Cobblestone Inn & Suites at UW-Stout Downtown Menomonie - within walking distance to UW-Stout Campus
$93 USD, per night, June 1 - June 6, 2019. Rate valid through May 1, 2019.
Oaklawn Inn - bed and breakfast, approx 2 miles from UW-Stout Campus
$105 USD, per night, June 1 - June 6, 2019.
Hampton Inn & Suites Menomonie UW-Stout - approx 2 miles from UW-Stout Campus
$109.65 per night, June 2 - June 5, 2019
UW-Stout Residence Hall
On campus lodging within a UW-Stout residence hall will also be available for $30 per person, per night. On campus lodging may be purchased during the conference registration process.
The nearest airports are the (MSP) Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (1 hour 15 min.) and the (EAU) Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (45 min.). There is a commercial shuttle service available for each airport. Major car rental companies are also available at each airport. Please note that while attending the Summit, all activities on campus are within walking distance but the only hotel that is within walking distance of campus is Cobblestone Inn & Suites. The others are not generally considered within walking distance (approximately 2 miles for most).
From Minneapolis/St Paul Airport (MSP):
Groome Transportation shuttle service can be reached at (715) 830-9400.
More information and reservations can be made online here: https://groometransportation.com/eau-claire/
You will need to book a local taxi service for transportation from the shuttle drop off location (AmericInn - 1915 N Broadway St, Menomonie, WI 54751) to get to the hotels listed above or to UW-Stout.
From Eau Claire, the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU):
Visit the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport for car rental, taxi, TNC (transportation network carrier), or bus options.
http://co.eau-claire.wi.us/departments/departments-a-k/airport/services-facilities/ground-transportation
Menomonie Taxi Services:
Town and Country Taxi: (715) 309-9619
231 Taxi: (715) 231-8294
NOTE: Lyft and Uber may be available from the airports to Menomonie, but they are not guaranteed from Menomonie to the airports.
