Agenda (Tentative)

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• Monday, July 14, 2008
  • 8:00 Am -10:00 AM : Future of TRIS
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon : RAC Leadership Meeting
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon : Research Program Management – Poster
    Session and Database Demonstrations
    • This is an informal session highlighting research results and database management tools used by state DOT Research Programs. This session is offered to give meeting participants who are in Maine early a chance to network and learn about RAC programs and projects. This session will be an “at your own pace, relaxed welcome” to the region.
  • 12:00 Noon -1:00 PM: Lunch (provided)
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: RAC 101
    • An introduction to the world of RAC geared towards rookie research managers but all are welcome to attend.
  • 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM: Future Needs Task Group Meeting
  • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Welcome Reception
• Tuesday, July 15, 2008
  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Networking Breakfast
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Plenary Session
    • Welcome ~ Dale Peabody, MaineDOT
      David Cole, MaineDOT Commissioner
      Jonathan McDade, FHWA Division Administrator
    • RAC Welcome ~ Wesley Lum, CALTRANS
    • AASHTO Report ~
    • SCOR Report ~
    • TRB Report ~
    • FHWA Report ~
    • RITA/UTC Report ~
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Break
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Transportation Research Program International
    Scan: Results, Observations, Lessons Learned
  • 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch (provided)
  • 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM: Developing Research Programs – Idea Solicitation
    • This session focuses on what innovative ways are used to solicit
      candidate projects and develop research programs.
  • 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM: Break
  • 2;45 PM - 4:00 PM: Innovative Ways to Get Things Done - Agreements
    & Funding
    • This session focuses on the innovative ways that states get research conducted - from working with universities and private industry to inter-agency partnerships and cooperative agreements. In addition, this session will look at unique funding streams brought in to support research initiatives.
  • 4:30 PM: Depart for Evening Activity
  • 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM: RAC Networking Dinner
• Wednesday, July 16, 2008
  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Networking Breakfast
  • 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM: Task Group Meetings
    • Research Administration
      Chair: Moy Biswas, North Carolina DOT
    • Value of Research
      Chair: David Huft, South Dakota DOT
    • Education and Training
      Chair: Gary Frederick, New York State DOT
    • Research Funding
      Chair: Monique Evans, Ohio DOT
      
      
    “New attendees are encouraged to attend any Task Group Meeting”
    
    
  • 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM: Break
  • 10:15 AM - 12:00 Noon: Task Group Meetings
    • Program Management and Quality
      Chair: Glenn Roberts, New Hampshire DOT
    • Research Coordination and Collaboration
      Chair: Sue Sillick, Montana DOT
    • Peer Exchange
      Chair: Randy Battey, Mississippi DOT
    • Transportation Knowledge Network
      Chair: Leni Oman, Washington DOT
  • 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM: Lunch (provided)
  • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Regional Meetings ~ led by Regional Chairs
    • Region 1
    • Region 2
    • Region 3
    • Region 4
  • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Regional Dinners ~ organized by Regional Leaders
    (not included in Registration Fee)
• Thursday, July 17, 2008
  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Networking Breakfast
  • 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Hot Topics in Research Management and
    Administration
    • A “rapid-fire, "hot topics” session which will encourage audience
      participation. Prior to the annual meeting, topic areas will be solicited from the RAC community and then used to lead the discussion. Region 1 will enlist the assistance from a dynamic session moderator who will keep everyone engaged and limited to a 3--5 minute discussion per topic so as to address all of the topics pre-identified.
  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Communicating the Value of Research - NCHRP 20-78 Johanna Zmud, Nustats
  • 10:00 Am - 10:30 AM: Break
  • 10:30 Am - 12:30 PM: RAC Program Wrap-Up Meeting
    Chair: Wesley Lum, CALTRANS Possible Topic Areas Include:
    • Outcomes of the National Meeting
    • Task Group Reports
    • Regional Meeting Reports
    • Transportation Pooled Fund Program Update
    • SHRP2
    • Bylaws

    “All attendees are encouraged to attend!”

  • 12:30 PM: Adhourn / Lunch-on-the-Run (provided)
  • 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM: RAC Leadership Team Meeting
    

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