2015 LAWTE Conference

2015 LAWTE Biennial Conference: The 4 I’s Conference (Investment, Innovation, Implementation and Impact) is scheduled for June 11th - 12th in Madison, Wisconsin! Pre-conference workshops will be held on June 10th, including the IACUC Administrators Best Practices Meeting. Click here for the call for abstracts.

LAWTE will be partnering with the IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) to provide value packed education for both trainers and IACUC Administrators! The pre-conference workshops will include a one day “traditional” IACUC Administrators Best Practice Meeting. The actual conference will include topics helpful for IACUC Administrators. Trainers get to learn more about the IAA, IACUC folks can attend one or both events, and those of you wearing both hats have a conference designed just for you! For more on the IAA or the IACUC Best Practice meeting, check out their website at http://iacucaa.org/index.html.

Track 1: Investing in Trainers

The “Investing in Trainers” track is focused on the education and professional development of training staff. Content may include "Train the Trainer" concepts, ideas and programs for how trainers can develop their own careers, and resources for professional development (including interface with commercial training partners or vendors).

Track 2: Implementation of Training

The “Implementation of Training” track is focused on the development and management of training programs. Content may include descriptions of new programs, techniques for how training programs are managed, descriptions of different training formats including those addressing the needs of non-native speakers, development and use of record keeping and training tools, and programs for re-training, refresher training, and remediation training

Track 3: Impact and Innovation

The “Impact and Innovation” track is focused on the methods for evaluating the effectiveness of training. Content may include descriptions of programs or techniques for assessing the impact of training on individual proficiency and competency, compliance with institutional policies and programs, animal welfare, and institutional culture (ROI).

All the lectures, seminars, discussion panels and workshops are eligible for AALAS Certification continuing education credits.

Hotel Information:

We have secured two hotels for our meeting: the Hampton Inn and Suites and the Double Tree. Both are just a 5 minute walk to the conference center. Click on the links for specific hotel info and rates. Book before May 10th to get the conference rate!

Refund policy:

Due to the costs incurred by LAWTE, our refund policy is as follows:

• One month before the event: refunds will be provided minus a $50.00 processing fee.
• Two weeks before the event: refunds can not be provided.