The early bird registration fee is $295, if received no later than March 3, 2006. The standard registration fee after that date is $325. The fees include the cost of instruction and conference materials, a cocktail reception on Tuesday evening, breakfast on Wednesday and Thursday morning, lunch on Wednesday afternoon, and all refreshments at session breaks. Click here to register for the conference.
The Pre-conference Workshop fee is $75.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to the UT System Audit Office. You may email cancellations to chaas@utsystem.edu or fax them to (512) 499-4426. Registration fees for cancellations received prior to March 3, 2006 will be refunded in full. Registrants canceling after March 3, 2006 and conference no shows may be liable for the full amount. Refunds will be processed after the conference. Substitutions are accepted. Please call or email Chrissy Haas with the UT System Audit office at (512) 499-4553 or fax your request for substitution to (512) 499-4426.
We are pleased to sponsor continuing education for the higher education community. Effective Compliance Systems in Higher Education conference participants who wish to apply for CPE credit with professional organizations may obtain a certificate or letter of completion following the conference. The maximum number of CPEs you can apply for is based on: (1) one CPE for each 50-minutes of scheduled programming, and (2) a participant attending all scheduled programming. Additional information will be included with the registration materials distributed at the conference.
Accommodations will be available at the Radisson Hotel & Suites at Town Lake at the rate of $85 per day. Space is limited at the special conference rate, so early registration is encouraged to assure accommodations at the conference site. Please use the conference code COMPLY when registering online or by phone. Reservations cannot be guaranteed by the hotel after midnight on March 6, 2006.
Austin-Bergstom International Airport serves the Austin area. The hotel is approximately 20 minutes from the airport via taxi.
Top 10 Mostly Free Things to Do in Downtown Austin (From Jacci Howard Bear)
If you're coming to Austin for just a few days, there are some must-see stops and mostly free things to do that should be part of your itinerary.
1) Texas State Capitol Complex
Every Texan should try to visit the State Capitol at least once in their lifetime which puts it at the top of our mostly free things to do list. And if you haven't visited since the restoration of the 1980s, visit again. Even if you aren’t from Texas, a visit to the State Capitol is still a “must see” attraction. Taller than the US Capitol, the Texas State Capitol and Capitol Grounds are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and a favorite spot for the locals as well. Inside and out, it's simply impressive, beautiful, and one of our state treasures. Free.
2) Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Saying that it's as big as Texas is no exaggeration. This mammoth museum is large enough to hold the original Goddess of Liberty from the top of the State Capitol (replaced during renovation), a 1/3 scale model of the Lunar module, a full-size windmill, and a circa 1940 AT-6 "Texan" airplane. But don't miss the smaller exhibits including historic documents, artifacts, photos, dioramas, and talking displays and videos. It's not free, but well worth the admission.
3) University of Texas Campus / UT Tower
UT is almost its own city. You don't have to be planning to attend to enjoy its sculptures, fountains, the Tower, and the many museums including the Ransom Center (home of an original Gutenberg Bible - among other treasures), the Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, and the Texas Memorial Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum is also on the UT campus. Free (to visit).
4) Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library and Museum
The nation’s largest, most-visited Presidential library is filled with memorabilia and important papers from LBJ's term in office and those turbulent times that included the Vietnam War. There are exhibits for young and young-at-heart throughout the museum. Free.
5) 6th Street
Perhaps the city's best known street outside of Texas, a few blocks south of the Capitol you'll find the E. 6th Street and Red River Entertainment District. Even if the restaurants, bars, and live music don't appeal to you, a stroll down 6th Street can be a visually stimulating experience. From the beautiful architecture and historic facades to the eccentric appearance of some 6th Street regulars, a visit to 6th Street is sure to intrigue. Free (to stroll).
6) Congress Avenue Bats
Depending on the time of year, a visit to the Congress Avenue Bridge provides an awesome sight. Each evening, especially in the late summer and early fall, up to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats emerge like a black cloud from the crevices of the bridge that they call home for around 8 months of the year. Free.
7) Town Lake
In the shadow of downtown is one of Austin's treasures - Town Lake. This spot along the Colorado River is a popular site for walking, biking, picnics, concerts, bat-watching, peddle boats, canoes, riverboat rides, and much more. When you need to unwind from a day of sightseeing or business meetings, take a break on Town Lake. Mostly free although some activities have fees (boats, some concerts on the lake, for example).
8) Governor's Mansion
Home to every Texas Governor since Governor Pease in 1856, the Governor's Mansion is a lovely Greek-revival style building just southwest of the Capitol. You just might catch a glimpse of the Governor when you stop by. Free. Advance tour reservations required or just stroll by for a look.
9) Driskill Hotel
A popular location for fairy tale weddings, the Driskill Hotel at 6th and Brazos is also a luxurious place to relax in the splendor of a bygone era. In 1934, Lyndon Baines Johnson and his future wife, Lady Bird, had their first date in the Driskill Hotel dining room. A walk past and through the Driskill is an eye-pleasing stop while visiting 6th Street. Free (to look).
10) The 'Dillo
These cute historic reproductions of trolley cars will take you to, from, and through downtown Austin, the Capitol Complex, University of Texas campus, and other parts of downtown. The 'Dillo is a great way to get to the downtown Austin things to do and see in this list — in air conditioned comfort. And best of all, the 'Dillos are free!
