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 Join us for PDG's 29th National Student Loan/Receivables Collection Conference in St. Petersburg, FL and Reno, NV! Pertinent topics and the presenters who actually perform the functions on a day-to-day basis have been selected for this conference. What makes this unique is the presence of so many people who are experts in the fields of Federal Loan and Receivables collections - rarely do you find this much expertise gathered in one place! Whether you are new to the business and looking for guidance or interested in taking a higher profile in higher education collections, the PDG Student Loan/Receivables Collection Conference is the place for you.
You will receive handout materials, develop a network of peers that you can call upon when you have questions, learn a lot and have an amazingly good time, all while experiencing the PDG difference. We are a small family-owned business that strives to treat our clients like family - that's the PDG difference. The most important things you will take away from PDG are the friendships you make and our guarantee that you will be able to put into practice what you have learned once you return to your office.
Network with other higher education professionals about projects, purchasing software packages, converting packages, trends, procedures, and much more. We expect 150-200 attendees at each location. They will be from over 150 private, public and proprietary colleges, universities, trade, and technical schools from throughout the U.S. Participating exhibitors will include collection agencies, billing services, tuition management firms, software houses, hardware companies, skip-trace specialists, credit card companies, e-Commerce companies, law firms, and alternative loan providers. This year's agenda adds a special emphasis for increasing your school's level of customer service!
Topics Include: (subject to change)
| Cohort Default Rates |
Best Practices in Collections and Communications |
| Customer Service |
Mandatory Federal Perkins Loan Assignments |
| Department of Education Update |
Compliance |
| Building Working Relationships |
Fraud |
| Bankruptcy Reform Act
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Quality Management |
| Identity Theft |
Collecting Receivables versus Loans |
| Converting to Banner |
Federal Regulations Update |
| Collections Techniques |
FERPA |
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COST OF CONFERENCE: $520
HANDOUT MATERIAL
If you are unable to attend the conference but would like to purchase the handout materials, complete packets may be purchased for $150. Handout material will be mailed one week after the conference ends. Please contact PDG by telephone at 800-488-6341, fax 812-339-0138, or e-mail info@prodev.com for these materials.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
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| AGENDA |
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| CPE CREDITS |
NASBA CPE Credit Information
Program Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: No prerequisites and/or advance preparation is required
CPE Credit: 12 CPE credits
Professional Development Group II, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Telephone: 615-880-4200. Web site: www.nasba.org.
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EAST: Hilton St. Petersburg
Welcome to the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront hotel located in the waterfront district of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Whether you have come to St. Petersburg to conduct business or simply relax, the best of St. Petersburg beckons nearby. World class accommodations along with legendary Hilton hospitality add up to pleasure, pure and simple. As the centerpiece of St. Petersburg, downtown offers some of the finest cultural attractions in Florida, coupled with some of the top businesses in the nation - all conveniently located just outside the front doors.
PDG has been able to secure a special room rate of $139 single/double (plus tax). In order to receive this rate call 727-894-5000 or click here to reserve your room online.. Make sure to mention you are attending PDG's Student Loan/Receivables Collection Conference. Please make your reservations early in order to avoid disappointment.
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WEST: The Silver Legacy Reno
Silver Legacy Resort Casino is a historically themed masterpiece, with turn-of-the-century elegance and over 1,700 luxurious rooms and suites. Located in the heart of Downtown Reno, Silver Legacy offers every amenity for a perfect getaway destination. All located within minutes of world-class skiing, golfing and a multitude of other activities.
PDG has been able to secure special room rates of $129 single/double (plus tax) for Friday and Saturday nights and $89 single/doube (plust tax) for Sunday - Thursday nights. Please make your reservations early in order to avoid disappointment. In order to receive this rate call 800-687-8733. Make sure to mention Group Code PDG.
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EAST
Airport information coming soon
RENTAL CAR
PDG has been able to secure a special discount agreement with AVIS. To obtain additional information or to make your reservations, call or have your travel agent call 800-331-1600 and refer to J097866. Click here to book your car rental discount on-line.
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Airport information coming soon
RENTAL CAR
PDG has been able to secure a special discount agreement with AVIS. To obtain additional information or to make your reservations, call or have your travel agent call 800-331-1600 and refer to J097866. Click here to book your car rental discount on-line.
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| SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS |
Click here to download the 2008 vendor packet (.pdf).
Click here to see the demographics of the 2007 attendee list (.pdf).
PDG Prize/Give Away Policy: PDG is implementing a new door prize/give away policy for all events due to recent concerns with inducements. Exhibitors/Sponsors may bring give aways and informational items of $5 value or less. PDG will not be presenting any door prizes for exhibitors during the event.
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| BROCHURE |
| The 2008 brochure is coming soon!
Until then you can view the 2007 Student Loan/Receivables Collection Conference brochure (5MB .pdf).
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| REGISTRATION |
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The registration fee for PDG's 29th National Student Loan/Receivables Collection Conference is $520. The fee includes three breakfasts, two luncheons, one reception, all refreshment breaks, and all conference materials. If you plan to have two people attend for only part of the conference, each person must pay the full registration fee. Please note: the conference sessions, luncheons, and breakfasts are for registered conference participants only.
Please complete and return the registration form as soon as possible. A check, purchase order, or credit card information should accompany the form. Or, you may register online at www.prodev.com on our secure, credit card safe, server. Registration confirmation will be e-mailed within five business days of receipt. If an e-mail is not provided, standard mail will be used. If you do not receive a confirmation, please phone PDG to verify your registration before you depart for the conference. PDG will request payment at registration if your purchase order or payment has not reached our office prior to that time. For additional information, please call us at 800-488-6341 or e-mail us at info@prodev.com.
REFUNDS
Requests for refunds will be honored only if notification of cancellation is received in writing (fax or e-mail) on or before September 14, 2008 for St. Petersburg or October 26, 2008 for Reno. Cancellation by telephone is not sufficient. Registrants who fail to cancel will not be refunded their registration fee. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. No refund will be honored after the conference. Substitutions may be made if registrant cannot attend. Please notify PDG of substitutions by telephone at 800-488-6341, fax 812-339-0138, or e-mail info@prodev.com.
CANCELLATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
In the event of cancellation or change in hotel or date, registrants will be notified by mail. Professional Development Group II, Inc. will not be responsible for expenses involved with a cancelled conference. PDG reserves the right to substitute speakers without notice.
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| ST. PETERSBURG |
| St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB
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Photos courtesy of St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB
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| RENO, NV |
| Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority
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