Residencies

I hope you all have a safe, happy Fourth of July holiday weekend! It will be a toasty 108 here in Phoenix. The weather channel predicts the high to be around 104 while you are here…….we’ll see!

Just a reminder:  If you have not reserved your room, do so immediately at the following website:  Grand Canyon University  http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/GCU2009
Rooms and meals are provided for students.   You should have also responded to my email listing your name as you would like your name badge to read and your t-shirt size.

What to wear/bring:

To prepare for your trip and the heat, please drink plenty of fluids for the week before and during your trip.  The heat will dehydrate you very quickly.  Remember to bring sunglasses and for those with sensitive skin, please wear sunscreen!

Attire: Business Casual

Equipment: Laptop -- if you do not have one, there are a few stations around the hotel for general use.

Residency I: APA Manual

Residency II: You will receive instructions next week

Shuttle to Airport:

Upon arrival at Phoenix Sky Harbor and after picking up your luggage at baggage claim, please follow the instructions below:

Call the Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe at 480-966-6600. 

The Operator will then instruct you where to wait for pick-up.

Schedule: (A detailed schedule will be available next week)

Wednesday, July 15: 
Welcome Reception
            6:00 – 7:00 pm  Registration
            7:00 – 8:00 pm  Program

Thursday, July 16:
            7:00 am – 6:00 pm*        Classes

Friday, July 17:
            7:00 am – 6:00 pm*        Classes

Saturday, July 18:
            7:00 am – 6:00 pm*        Classes

Sunday, July 19:
            7:00 am – 12:00 noon     Presentations

*Some group work may run later than 6:00 pm.
You are free to leave for the airport after completion of your presentation on Sunday, July 19.

Hello! I hope you are enjoying your educational journey. We are looking forward to seeing you at Residency.

Summer is almost here and so are Residencies which will be held July 15-19, 2009 in Phoenix. One of the most exciting facts is that we will be holding all of the events and classes at the Sheraton Phoenix Airport. This will make it very convenient. The hotel is providing transportation to/from the airport to the hotel. For this Residency, there will be no charge for your room or meals during the residency. All students in attendance will be staying at this property. To register a room at the hotel, click the link below.

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/GCU2009

We are currently working on a very interesting keynote speaker --more information on that later!

For your reference, I have listed links to tutorials, information websites and your key contacts. We are here to assist you. Please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate person when you have a question.

We look forward to seeing you! --Jeri Kiraly

Residency …..July 15 - July 19, 2009

Location:

Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel Tempe
1600 South 52nd Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281

Schedule:

July 15 - 19, 2009
Wednesday, July 15: Welcome Reception: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Thursday-Saturday, July 16-18: Classes: 7:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday, July 19: 7:00AM-12:00 Noon

Attendence at all events/classes is mandatory.

Book your flights or plan or arrive early enough on Wednesday, July 15 to be in attendance at the Welcome Reception beginning at 6:00PM.

Plan your return flight for no earlier than 2:00PM on Sunday, July 19. This will give you enough time to complete your presentation and arrive at the airport in a timely fashion.

Travel:

Each student is financially responsible for their transportation to/from the Residency. For those who want assistance, the GCU Travel agent Tonja Smith, will be glad to assist you with your flight reservations. the best way to contact Tonja si by e-mail. her e-mail address is: tsmith@gcu.edu. Please put "Ed.D. Residency Flight Information" in the subject line of your e-mail.

Rooms:

Both King and Double rooms will be available
All students --both in-state and out-of-state will be staying at this property.
You must check-in by Wednesday afternoon.

To register at the hotel, click the link below. While you will not be charged for the room, you will need a credit card to hold the room in case you request incidentals be charged to your room
Grand Canyon University (if this link does not work, copy and paste the following link into a web browser) http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/GCU2009

Resources

Tutorials/Information

Enrollment Counselors:

Academic Counselor:

Financial Counselor:

Center for Graduate Studies Contact: