TECH-niques Newsletter	July 2008

Converting Microsoft 2003 Documents to 2007 Format
Opening a Microsoft 2003 document in the 2007 application does not automatically convert the document to the new version. To have full functionality, you will need to make the conversion by following the steps below:

1. Open the document and click the Office Button. Note that the document is in Compatibility Mode.

2. Click Convert.

Community of Science
Funding opportunities; Experts and collaborators with COS expertise; Promote your research
Community of Science (COS) is the leading global resource for hard-to-find information critical to scientific research and other projects across all disciplines. COS aggregates valuable information so you spend less time and money searching for the information you need, leaving you more time and money for your projects. Search the COS Funding Opportunities database for current grant and funding opportunities.

www.cos.com

Upcoming Conference
League for Innovation - CIT 2008
The League for Innovation's annual Conference on Information Technology (CIT) offers a diverse program and cutting-edge exposition exploring intelligent application of information technology in community and technical colleges. Regardless of your campus responsibilities, whether you're a novice seeking solutions to everyday challenges or an experienced professional interested in learning about the latest educational advances, you'll find information and practical tips that will help you do your job more effectively.

www.league.org/2008cit/

All College Day
Hillsborough Community College's eighth annual All College Day will take place Friday, October 17,
2008 on the Dale Mabry Campus. All College Day was created in response to the College's Board of
Trustees' goal to promote HCC as a single College. The purpose of the event is to bring personnel
from all campuses and other college facilities together in one day workshops that will give employees an opportunity to develop personally and professionally. In addition to professional development, All College Day is designed to promote collegiality and fellowship. The All College Day Committee has started the planning process for this important event. More information will be available soon!

Show Me the Money!
Securing Grant Funds
In conjunction with PDWS, the Department of Institutional Research is preparing to deploy a training opportunity for those interested in pursuing grant funding. Email the Department of Institutional Research at GrantsDevelopment-IR@hccfl.edu for more information.

http://pds.hccfl.edu/pds/Webcasts.cfm

What's New
View the latest products and services offered by PDWS including self-paced online tutorials, links to Fall Faculty Inservice and All College Day proposal applications, and the 2008 year-end report detailing the accomplishment of PDWS goals as well as HCC Community participation.

http://pds.hccfl.edu/pds