ASEEES 2020 Convention Planning Survey

We at ASEEES are working hard to make sure that we hold a high-quality 2020 Annual Convention, while closely monitoring the developments of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our members and field. We have formed a Convention Contingency Planning Committee to explore all our options and to plan for contingencies. To assist the committee in its work, we are asking you to complete this short survey. Thank you.

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* 1. Please select one:

My proposal was accepted and I am in a scheduled session(s) for the 2020 Convention

I am not in the scheduled program, but I am interested in attending without presenting

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* 2. Based on your knowledge about the ongoing pandemic and its potential to affect you personally, would you prefer the Convention format to be:

Fully in-person like prior years

A hybrid event with in-person events at the DC hotel along with virtual options for those who are not able to make it/may not feel comfortable to make it

Fully virtual

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* 3. If the Convention were to change to a fully virtual event, how likely are you to participate compared to an in-person event.

Likely to participate

Unlikely to participate

Uncertain / too early to tell

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* 4. If the Convention format changed to a hybrid or fully virtual event, what are some considerations you would like us to be aware of to ensure your Convention participation is an enjoyable experience.

This year the Convention is scheduled to take place at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC, on November 5-8. The following questions are about traveling to Washington DC and the hotel.

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* 5. How comfortable are you traveling to the Washington DC area in November?

Uncomfortable

Comfortable

Uncertain / too early to tell

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* 6. If you are traveling to the Washington DC area, where would you intend to stay?

At the Convention hotel

At a different hotel or an AirBnB/other short-term rental

With a colleague / friend / family member at their home

Not applicable

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* 7. If you are traveling from outside the United States, what restrictions (if any) have been placed on travel to the US?

Restricted travel to the US with no end date for the ban or an end date after the Convention

Restricted travel to the US with an end date before the Convention

Travel to the US is not restricted but is discouraged

No restrictions or recommendations against travel to the US

Not applicable

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* 8. If you are travelling from outside the US and require a visa to enter, do you already have a valid US visa?

Yes

Not Applicable

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* 9. If you still need to obtain a US visa, do you anticipate having difficulties in obtaining a US visa?

Yes

Unsure

Not applicable

The following questions are about your current institution/workplace. The fall semester covers any time from August through December 2020.

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* 10. Has your institution placed any restrictions on conference travel for the fall semester?

Yes

Nothing has been announced

Unsure (for example, a current restriction on travel may be extended for the fall)

Not applicable

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* 11. Has your institution placed any travel/conference funding restrictions for conference spending for the fall semester?

Yes

Nothing has been announced

Unsure (for example, a current restriction on funding may be extended for the fall)

Not applicable

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* 12. What best reflects your current employment status?

Adjunct/non-tenure track faculty

Administrator

Editor/Publisher

Librarian

Post-doc Fellow

Researcher

Retired

Self-employed

Student

Tenure-track/tenured faculty

Unemployed

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Please select one:

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* 2. Based on your knowledge about the ongoing pandemic and its potential to affect you personally, would you prefer the Convention format to be:

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* 3. If the Convention were to change to a fully virtual event, how likely are you to participate compared to an in-person event.

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* 4. If the Convention format changed to a hybrid or fully virtual event, what are some considerations you would like us to be aware of to ensure your Convention participation is an enjoyable experience.

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* 5. How comfortable are you traveling to the Washington DC area in November?

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* 6. If you are traveling to the Washington DC area, where would you intend to stay?

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* 7. If you are traveling from outside the United States, what restrictions (if any) have been placed on travel to the US?

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* 8. If you are travelling from outside the US and require a visa to enter, do you already have a valid US visa?

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* 9. If you still need to obtain a US visa, do you anticipate having difficulties in obtaining a US visa?

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* 10. Has your institution placed any restrictions on conference travel for the fall semester?

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* 11. Has your institution placed any travel/conference funding restrictions for conference spending for the fall semester?

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* 12. What best reflects your current employment status?

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* 13. Do you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns you would like us to know about?