WASWUG

WASWUG 2011 - "Our Work Through the Eyes of Our Mission"

Welcome to the 2011 WASWUG Conference Website!

Please check back frequently as we will be adding more information in the coming months.

Congratulations to Ron Cowan of Bellingham School District for submitting the winning theme entry for WASWUG 2011. Ron receives a complimentary registration to WASWUG 2011 for his winning entry. Thank you to the other 31 thoughtful and creative entries! Here is some information about the chosen theme for 2011 -

"All too often we only see the difficulties and challenges associated with the numerous, tedious, seemingly meaningless (not true) activities associated with Fiscal and Human Resources [and Student] work. Wait though, consider our mission of helping children learn and helping teachers teach. Fixing a reimbursement form can be frustrating, correcting an account code on a PO for the umpteenth time can be exasperating until we view our work through the eyes of our mission. Our work is part of a truly noble cause; we help with this wonderful and very difficult (for all not just us) work of improving learning and teaching which does in fact change lives and provide opportunity. Just think of our mission compared to balancing the books, hiring, documenting, purchasing, etc. for other entities like airplane companies, trucking companies, TV stations, big box store. What a privilege we have. It’s hard work but oh so good and important work. Let’s commit to view Our Work Through The Eyes of Our Mission."

Call for Presentations Now Open

Thanks to your feedback from 2010 and some initial discovery surveys we have already identified which topics you would like to see covered in 2011. We are looking for passionate WESPaC end users who are able to share their experience and knowledge with fellow co-op members. Check out the Presenters page for more information.

Looking for the 2010 Presentation Slides?

Contact the WASWUG Planning team, waswug@wsipc.org to request slides from a WASWUG 2010 Session.