2011 Study Abroad Tour to China

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#9999CC" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04e105a1ezuabz.gif"> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>ECCSSA</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial" ><B>  </B></FONT><B>   |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ECCSSA"><U><B>home</B></U></A>     <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Arial Narrow" >                                                  </FONT></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#CCCCE4" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04dd2182ecggew.gif"> <div> <B><IMG SRC="440ab010.jpg" border=0 width="171" height="257" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id83_m.htm#_itinerary" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="2011 Study Abroad Tour to China"><U><B>Itinerary</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id83_m.htm#download_price_quote_below" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="2011 Study Abroad Tour to China"><U><B>Download Price Quote</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id83_m.htm#download_brochure_below" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="2011 Study Abroad Tour to China"><U><B>Download Brochure</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id83_m.htm#enroll_online___tour_number_508563" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="2011 Study Abroad Tour to China"><U><B>Enroll Online</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id83_m.htm#study_abroad_requirements" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="2011 Study Abroad Tour to China"><U><B>Study Tour Requirements</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id83_m.htm#important_travel_links" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="2011 Study Abroad Tour to China"><U><B>Important Travel Links</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id83_m.htm#related_learning_links" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="2011 Study Abroad Tour to China"><U><B>Related Learning Links</B></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> 2011 Study Abroad Tour to China</div> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="442757c0.gif" border=0 width="117" height="124" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></I><I><B>Education in China</B></I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>                                           An exploration of the educational system at all levels,</I></div> <div> <I> with a special excursion to </I><I><B>Hong Kong</B></I></div> <div> <I><B>15 Days</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Departure Date: May 12, 2011-May 31, 2011</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="4375e110.gif" border=0 width="350" height="273" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="4385edd0.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="221" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <I>Explore the history of education in China, from the quest for economic modernization to the growing</I></div> <div> <I> financial struggles among students.  Visit a primary and secondary school and a university to see what </I></div> <div> <I>the  Chinese educational model is like.  Explore the imporance of culture in Chinese education and in everyday life.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>  Also visit some of the most sacred sites in China, including the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the grand </I></div> <div> <I>Jade Buddha Temple, along with the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors and more.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="itinerary"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Itinerary</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 1</B></div> <div> <B>Overnight Flight to China</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 2</B></div> <div> <B>Arrival in Beijing</B></div> <div> <I>It was in this city that Chairman Mao proclaimed the People's Republic of China in 1949.</I></div> <div> <I>We will meet our tour director and check in to the hotel.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 3</B></div> <div> <B>Guided Sightseeing of Beijing</B></div> <div> <I>Meet your local guide for a tour of the city. Beijing means "Northern Capital." </I></div> <div> <I>See Tiananmen Square ( the Gate of Heavenly Peace), the largest public square in the world.</I></div> <div> <I>Visit the Forbidden City (Gugong), accessible only to members of the imperial court until 1949.</I></div> <div> <I> See the Imperial Palance and more.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Visit a Tea House</B></div> <div> <I>Learn about the importance of tea in the Chinese culture. Not only for refreshment, </I></div> <div> <I>chinese tea holds a place in medicine, art and literature. Experience the custom and</I></div> <div> <I> culture surrounding this ancient pastime.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 4</B></div> <div> <B>Excursion to Badaling and the Great Wall of China</B></div> <div> <I>Travel to Badalint to view one of the wonders of the world: the Great Wall of China.</I></div> <div> <I>The Wall's construction began in the 5th century B.C. as a defense against the Mongols: </I></div> <div> <I>300,000 people labored on the wall for several centuries. the wall extends more than 3,000 miles.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Rickshaw Tour of Hutongs</B></div> <div> <I>Visit an ancient city alley or lane, typical in Beijing. These small lanes and alleyways</I></div> <div> <I>still provide access to dwellings for half the total urban population.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Optional Kung Fu Show</B></div> <div> <I>Attend this dance spectacular.  A mixture of kuing fu, dance and acrobatics, this </I></div> <div> <I>show combines ornate costumes, vibrant set design and gravity-defying</I></div> <div> <I> moves sure to impress you.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Day 5</B></div> <div> <B>Beijing</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Visit a Local School</B></div> <div> <I>Visit a local high school and dialogue with students and faculty.  </I></div> <div> <I>Compare and contrast China's education system to that of the U.S.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Peking Duck Dinner</B></div> <div> <I>During this special feast, learn about the ritual preparation and savory side </I></div> <div> <I>dishes that accompany this regional specialty.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Day 6</B></div> <div> <B>Xi'an</B></div> <div> <I>Take flight to Xi'an (pronounced Shi-ahn), one of China's most extrardinary cities. </I></div> <div> <I>Xi'an was once the largest city in the world and the capital of 11 dynasties.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Visit to the Shaanxi Provincial Museum</B></div> <div> <I>See artifacts from the Han and Tang dynasties.  </I></div> <div> <I>This museum is build on the site of a former Confucian temple.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Visit to the Museum of the Terra-Cotta Army</B></div> <div> <I>Visit this museum with an amazing collection of figures discoverd by peasants </I></div> <div> <I>digging for water in 1974. The army's 8,099 painstakingly modeled, life-size </I></div> <div> <I>warriors and horses--of which no two are alike--were sculpted to protect the tomb </I></div> <div> <I>of Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi, founder of the Qin Dynasty (221-206 B.C.) </I></div> <div> <I>and the first ruler to unify China.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>IMAX Theater</B></div> <div> <I>View an informative film describing the excavation process.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Day 7</B></div> <div> <B>Xi'an - Guilin</B></div> <div> <B>Visit to a Local Primary School</B></div> <div> <I>Visit students and teachers at a local primary school. </I></div> <div> <I>Chinese students will be prepared to ask questions about American Education.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Guided Sightseeing of Xi'an</B></div> <div> <I>Follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo during this guided tour. Follow the Silk Road.</I></div> <div> <I>See the Wild Goose Pagoda, the 118 foot high Bell Tower </I></div> <div> <I>and the Great Mosque (one of China's oldest Muslim temples).</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Flight to Guilin</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Day 8</B></div> <div> <B>Guilin</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="439f9bc0.gif" border=0 width="249" height="188" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <I>Located in the northeast of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guilin is</I></div> <div> <I> considered to be the pearl of China's thriving tourist industry on account of the </I></div> <div> <I>natural beauty and historic treasures. Covering an area of about 27,800 square kilometers </I></div> <div> <I>(10,734 square miles), the city is rather compact when compared with other leading </I></div> <div> <I>cities in the country. However, situated within this area one may find green mountains, </I></div> <div> <I>crystal clear waters, unique caves and beautiful stones.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Major attractions include Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River, Reed Flute Cave </I></div> <div> <I>and Seven-Star Park that boasts a Stone Museum where amazing</I></div> <div> <I> geological finds are displayed.</I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://video.travelchinaguide.com/list.asp?c=49" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://video.travelchinaguide.com/list.a"><U>Click on this link to see Guilin Videos</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Li River Boat Cruise</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="43a0ebf0.jpg" border=0 width="270" height="191" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <I>Enjoy a river boat cruise.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Free Time </B></div> <div> <I>Enjoy free time in Guilin to explore sites and places of your choosing.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 9</B></div> <div> <B>Guilin</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Reed Flute Cave</B></div> <div> <I>This site is on almost all travel itineraries.  The reeds growing here make flutes. </I></div> <div> <I>See geological formations of stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations </I></div> <div> <I>created by carbonate deposition. Here, you can get some reed flutes for yourself or </I></div> <div> <I>family and friends. Make sure you bargain with the vendors.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I><IMG SRC="43b40e20.jpg" border=0 width="320" height="226" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="43c40e20.jpg" border=0 width="320" height="226" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></I></div> <div> <I>Interior Scenes of the Cave.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Flight to Shanghai</B></div> <div> <I>Fly to Shanghai (means "up from the sea.") This is one of the most important </I></div> <div> <I>ports in China. China's Communist Party and the </I></div> <div> <I>Cultural Revolution originated in Shanghai.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 10</B></div> <div> <B>Shanghai</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Guided Sightseeing Tour of Shanghai</B></div> <div> <I>Tour begins in the heart of the city with a visit to the Bund ("Wall Street of the East" </I></div> <div> <I>and largest base of Chinese industrial technology). See the Jade Buddha Temple with each Buddha scupleted from a single piece of white Jade from Burma.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I> Continue on the the Yu Garden, a showplace of classical Chinese landscaping dating back to 1537.</I></div> <div> <I>The Chinese consider gardening a complex art form, in which they construct </I></div> <div> <I>an entire world in miniature, using minerals, plants and animals in a limited space.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Visit to the Bund</B></div> <div> <I>See the Wall Street of the East.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Nanjing Road</B></div> <div> <I>See the crafts and delicacies of this city in interesting shops on this road.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Jin Mao Tower</B></div> <div> <I>Enjoy city views from this Shanghai World Financial Tower,</I></div> <div> <I> China's tallest building and fifth tallest in the world.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Acrobatics Show</B></div> <div> <I>See traditional Chinese acrobatics.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Day 11</B></div> <div> <B>Shanghai</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Attend a Lecture at a Local University</B></div> <div> <I>Visit with college students and faculty at a local university</I></div> <div> <I> and attend a lecture about China's higher education system.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Visit a Foreign Language Training Center</B></div> <div> <I>See how a foreign language training center operates.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 12</B></div> <div> <B>Shanghai to Hong Kong</B></div> <div> <B>Flight to Hong Kong</B></div> <bR> <div> <I> Hong Kong is China's Window on the World.  </I></div> <div> <I>Hong Kong is an important financial center and former</I></div> <div> <I> British Crown Colony turned back over to China in 1997.</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Day 13</B></div> <div> <B>Hong Kong</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Guided Sightseeing Tour of Hong Kong</B></div> <div> <I>See Victoria Peak for a breathtaking view of the city, harbor and neighboring islands. </I></div> <div> <I>You will pass Happy Valley, the Royal Yacht Club, Repulse Bay (Hong Kong's popular beach) </I></div> <div> <I>and the world-famous Aberdeen Harbor, know for its floating restaurants. </I></div> <div> <I>See also Stanley Market, a traditional street market in Hong Kong.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dim Sum Lunch</B></div> <div> <I>Dim Sum gives you the chance to try a diverse range of Chinese cuisine in small dishes.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 14</B></div> <div> <B>Free Day in Hong Kong</B></div> <div> <I>Visit sites and places on your itinerary this day.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Optional Excursion to Lantau Island</B></div> <div> <I>Instead of a free day, you can opt to take a half-day trip to Lantau Island,</I></div> <div> <I> the largest island in Hong Kong. Begin with a visit to Po Lin Monastery, originally </I></div> <div> <I>constructed by thre Buddhists in 1924. Climb nearly 268 steps to reach the world's tallest,</I></div> <div> <I> outdoor, seated bronze Buddha. The Buddha is 75 feet tall and weighs more than 200 tons. </I></div> <div> <I>This Buddha was seen in the film Rush Hour II. </I></div> <div> <I>Take a stroll along Wisdom path, with a prayer carved into tree trunks.</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Day 15</B></div> <div> <B>Return Home</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="download_price_quote_below"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Calisto MT" ><B>Download Price Quote Below:</B></FONT></div> <div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-1085/China_Tour._Price_Quote.pdf"><u>China_Tour._Price_Quote.pdf</u> </a>  </B></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="download_brochure_below"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Calisto MT" ><B>Download Brochure Below:</B></FONT></div> <div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-1086/China_Study_Tour_Brochure.pdf"><u>China_Study_Tour_Brochure.pdf</u> </a>  </B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>For more information, please contact Dr. Rosalyn M. King at:</B></I></div> <div> <I><B> </B></I><A HREF="mailto: roking@nvcc.edu" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto: roking@nvcc.edu"><U><I><B>roking@nvcc.edu; </B></I></U></A></div> <div> <I><B>____</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="enroll_online___tour_number_508563"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Enroll</B></I><A HREF="http://www.eftours.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.eftours.com"><U><I><B> online.  </B></I></U></A><I><B>Tour Number: 508563</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>To Enroll Online:</B></I></div> <div> 1. Visit <U>www.eftours.com</U> and click on the tab “Parents/students”</div> <div> 2. Click on the circle which reads “Enroll”</div> <div> 3. Enter the Tour ID 508563...then follow the directions.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>To Enroll Over the Phone:</B></I></div> <div> 1. Simply call <B>1-800-665-5364 </B>(customer service)</div> <div> 2. Note the ID number<B> 508563 </B>and provide information and credit card payment.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="study_abroad_requirements"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Study Abroad Requirements:</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Major Study Questions</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c899000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">To Be Added!</div> <bR> <div> <I>All tour members will  answer the above questions and may designate an additional study </I></div> <div> <I>question of their choice around the study theme.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Study tour members are studying on-line and visiting links about the </I></div> <div> <I>places to be visited. Students can also sign up for course credit for this tour. </I></div> <div> <I>If you are not taking this course for credit, there will be several required half-day meetings in </I></div> <div> <I> late April to early May in preparation for study abroad. During the study tour you will keep a </I></div> <div> <I>journal and take photos for a photographic journal on your studies and experiences. </I></div> <div> <I>At dinner, we will spend some time discussing the events of the day.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I> Students will be responsible for developing a report on their specific content area(s).</I></div> <div> <I> We will then compile our tour findings with pictures, essays and descriptions for publication</I></div> <div> <I>on the course Web site for public education and viewing.  Tour participants will receive an </I></div> <div> <I>EF backpack and  journal for the trip. Students will be asked to write up their summary </I></div> <div> <I>descriptions on the trip back home for submission before departing the airport in the US or no</I></div> <div> <I> later than 2 weeks after the trip.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Use this course web site and the tour web site for study.  Enter tour site by going to:</I></div> <div> <I> </I><A HREF="http://www.eftours.com/public/home.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.eftours.com/public/home.asp"><U><I>www.eftours.com</I></U></A><I>.  Enter Tour Number: 508563.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>On the EF site, you will find links, suggested reading, suggested movies.  </I></div> <div> <I>Read destination profiles, pack for your tour and travel smart sections. </I></div> <div> <I>Pay particular attention to sections on appropriate clothing to take, money/currency, etc. </I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="important_travel_links"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Calisto MT" ><B><U>IMPORTANT TRAVEL LINKS</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="https://www.cia.gov/library/publications"><U><B>CIA-World Fact Book</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.x-rates.com/calculator.html"><U><B>Exchange Rates</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://travel.state.gov/passport/passpor"><U><B>Passport Services</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.state.gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.state.gov"><U><B>US Department of State</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://usembassy.state.gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://usembassy.state.gov"><U><B>US Embassies</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="related_learning_links"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Related Learning Links</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>General References</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2009/08/30/25-surprising-facts-about-chinas-education-system/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2009/08"><U><B>25 Surprising Facts about China's Education System</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.index-china-food.com/tea-culture.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.index-china-food.com/tea-cult"><U><B>China's Tea Culture and Ceremonies</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cntoc.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cntoc.html"><U><B>Country Study: China</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>The Library of Congress comprehensive study of the People's Republic of China.</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.moe.edu.cn/english/planning_n.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.moe.edu.cn/english/planning_n"><U><B>Education in the People's Republic of China</B></U></A></div> <div> An overview of the development of the educational system from the Ministry of Education.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Beijing</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing"><U><B>Beijing, China</B></U></A></div> <div> Wikipedia's overview of Beijing.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ebeijing.gov.cn/"><U><B>Beijing Official Website International</B></U></A></div> <div> The official website of the Beijing government.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/forbidden-city/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/f"><U><B>The Forbidden City</B></U></A></div> <div> The Forbidden City is the best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial strucfture in the world.  This is a world heritage site.  The Forbidden City ws the home and center of power for 24 emperors during the mid to latter Ming and Qing dynasties. Take a virtual tour of the city by viewing the video on this website.  Also learn about the history and architecture of this landmark site.</div> <bR> <div> <B>            </B><A HREF="http://www.kinabaloo.com/forbidden_city.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.kinabaloo.com/forbidden_city."><U><B>The Forbidden City-History & Photos</B></U></A></div> <div> This site provides a history and tour of the city.  The guide includes over 500 photographs and describes in detail all the main places of interest.  </div> <div> <B>           </B></div> <div> <B>         Guilin</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/guilin.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguid"><U><B>Guilin Travel Guide</B></U></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>For more information, contact Dr. Rosalyn M. King at </B></I><A HREF="mailto:roking@nvcc.edu" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:roking@nvcc.edu"><U><I><B>roking@nvcc.edu</B></I></U></A><I><B> or </B></I><A HREF="mailto:chair@eccssa.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:chair@eccssa.org"><U><I><B>chair@eccssa.org</B></I></U></A><I><B>.</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>