ISA Annual Convention 2008 Blog

Convention Paper Archive

The paper archive for the 2008 Annual Convention is now open. Participants may log in to upload their papers and edit their abstracts.

Note that the All Academic hosting company is not ISA, so don't use your ISA login with them. They will accept your e-mail address (the one you used to submit your paper proposal) as the user name and isa2008 as the password. They have helpfully posted this on their website in case you forget. Also note that ONLY paper presenters uploading papers need to login, you do not need to login to browse the archive, read papers or download papers.

Please review your archive entry as soon as possible so that we may address any problems before the convention.

The archive is free and open to the public. Thank you.

Annual Convention Pre-Registration

This is a reminder that the pre-registration period for the ISA Annual Convention will be ending on Dec. 1st. Late-registration prices will apply after that date. ISA accepts registration by the following methods:

• Online: the online registration form can be found here.
• Phone: we accept registrations by phone at +1 520-621-7715.
• Fax: we accept registrations by fax, our fax number is: 520-621-5780.
• E-Mail: please download the registration form here and return it with your e-mail to isa@u.arizona.edu and use "Convention Registration" as your subject line.

Registration Issues

Our e-commerce provider PayPal is experiencing some technical difficulties and we are in contact with them to resolve the problems. We have posted the registration form here so that you may download the form and return it by FAX, post or e-mail attachment. Thank you.

Child Care Services

ISA is pleased to offer child care at the 2008 Annual Convention. Kiddie Corp, a nationally recognized provider of onsite child care programs, is our official contractor.  Program services are available only to ISA members, on a first-come, first-served basis.  Non-members who wish to participate in the child care program must first join ISA before submitting a registration request to Kiddie Corp.

Cost: Faculty ISA members will pay $50 per child/per day; student ISA members will pay $25 per child/per day.

Location and Hours: Child care will be offered March 26 through March 29, from 8 AM to 6 PM daily. Kiddie Corp Registration will be located at the entrance to the California Room, Ballroom Level, Hilton San Francisco.

Eligibility:  Child care services are offered to ISA members with pre-registered children.  Children from 6 months to 12 years of age can participate in the program.  Walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Please check availability at the Kiddie Corp Registration Desk, California Room, during regular program hours. Entire program fee applies - no discounts for partial or single-day enrollment. 

Register: Click HERE to register for Kiddie Corp child care services.

To learn more about Kiddie Corp, visit their website at www.kiddiecorp.com. Questions about the child care program should be addressed to Jeanne White, ISA Director of Conventions & Meetings.

Audio Visual Equipment

PANELISTS AND PRESENTERS:

Overhead projectors and screens are provided in all panel rooms. Panelists and presenters who wish to rent LCD projectors or other AV equipment must do so at their own expense. The cost to rent an LCD projector ranges from $200 to $300 per day.

PLEASE NOTE: Panels will be held in two hotels; the San Francisco Hilton and the Parc Fifty Five. Each hotel has its own audio visual contractor. The online preliminary program does not list meeting room or hotel names for panels. Panelists who wish to order AV equipment for their presentations can contact ISA and we will direct you to the appropriate contact for prices and ordering. Please send an email to Ishara Smith at ishara@u.arizona.edu and include your name and the date/time of panel (from your acceptance letter or preliminary program.) Please allow 2-3 business days for a reply.

WORKSHOP CHAIRS, BUSINESS MEETING AND RECEPTION ORGANIZERS:

Contact the ISA Director of Conventions for assistance with your audio visual arrangements for any non-panel event. AV costs can be consolidated into the invoice for your function. Email Jeanne White at Jeanne@u.arizona.edu

OFFICIAL AUDIO-VISUAL SUPPLIERS:

Presentation Services Audio Visual (PS-AV) is the official contractor for the San Francisco Hilton. PS-AV is offering a 45% discount on all hardware products to convention attendees. Please request the ISA discount when ordering. A downloadable order form with contact information is available here (Excel).

Swank Audio Visual is the official contractor for the Parc Fifty Five Hotel. LCD projectors are available at a discounted rate for $250 per day plus tax and service charge. To order, contact Isaac Goldstein at (415) 403-6625 or e-mail igoldstein@swankav.com.

ADDITIONAL LABOR FEES MAY APPLY IF TECHNICAL SUPPORT IS REQUIRED. PLEASE DISCUSS THIS WITH THE AV CONTRACTOR WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER.