2009 San Jacinto College Institute for Emotional Intelligence
Houston, Texas Tuesday, March 31, 2009

            
Welcome to the 2009 San Jacinto College Institute for Emotional Intelligence!

Healthy People, Organizations,
and Communities
 

Conference dates: April 2 - 3, 2009
Pre-conference EI certification workshop: March 31 -  April 1, 2009
 

The 6th annual Institute for Emotional Intelligence invites K-12 education, higher education, and business, government, and labor professionals to participate in a two-day forum on developing emotionally intelligent students, employees, and organizations.  Established in 2004, the annual Institute for Emotional Intelligence provides opportunities for educators, researchers, practitioners, and leaders to share research and practical applications in emotional intelligence (EI) for primary-secondary education, higher education, and business, government, or organizational settings. A two day pre-conference EI Certification opportunity is also offered to study the Education and Transformational Theory of EI with its authors, Dr. Darwin Nelson and Dr. Gary Low.

Featured Keynote Speakers

Darwin Nelson, Ph.D. & Gary Low, Ph.D.

Emotional Intelligence: Building Healthy People, Organizations, and Communities

PRESENTER HIGHLIGHTS IN HOUSTON

NEW! Terri Amatuzzi, M.Ed.  Co-Presenting with Dr. Dasinger and Dr. Maggard - A New Leadership Development Course at Air University: Embedding the Education Model of EI for Company Grade Officers (CGO). Ms. Amatuzzi serves as the Director of Student Services in the Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunter AFL, AL, where she has been since 2002. Ms. Amatuzzi has proudly served our troops in uniform through education service centers worldwide including posts in Treebeck, Netherlands; Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany; Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany; and now Maxwell AFB, AL. She is also a doctoral Candidate in the Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law Program at Alabama State University.

Deeanna Antosh, Ph.D.
Co-Presenting with Beverly Gammill - EI, EI Everywhere! Dr. Antosh serves in Galveston College as the Director of Institutional Research, Co-Director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, and Chair of the Data Team and Core Team Member for the Achieving the Dream grant.

William C. Bailey, Ph.D.
Presenting - EI in Medicine: A Review of Literature and Suggestions for Practical Applications. Dr. Bailey is an Associate Professor of Family Sciences in the School of Human Environment Sciences at the University of Arkansas. His research interests include EI and its role in academic achievement and personal growth, as well as family financial planning and counseling. 

Michelle Beavers, Ph.D.
Presenting - Predicting Leadership Success: An Exploration of EI as a Tool for Building and Strengthening Leadership. Dr. Beavers is the coordinator of the program and professor of Educational Leadership at Virginia State University.

Jorge Botello, Faculty Member at South Texas College.
Co-Presenting with Mr. Gardner Reynolds and Mr. Terry Miller - COLLEGE SUCCESS: Creating A Transformational Course with Emotional Intelligence. Mr. Botello is an instructor in the Developmental Division of the College Success Department in South Texas College. Jorge brings 26 years of teaching and administrative experience from Texas public schools.

Maryke Botes, B.A. (Honors/Psych).
Presenting - Mentoring With EI: Creating Communities of Inclusiveness, Learning, and Success. Mrs. Botes is an experienced educator and served as Student Counselor and Life Skills Lecturer in the Directorate of Student Development and Support in Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)-Pretoria, South Africa. She is co-author of the Mind Synergy Course and has developed and implemented the Student Mentor Program in TUT. Maryke is working toward her Master's degree with a concentration in Emotional Intelligence and is developing an E-Mentor Program for TUT. Maryke also works with alternative education programs in Northland (Whangarei), New Zealand, where she now resides with her family. 

Judith Cox, M.Ed.
Presenting -  The Impact of Folk Music in Developing Emotional Intelligence and  Quantifying Emotional Intelligence: The Validation of the Relationship Skills Map (RSM). Ms. Cox  is a doctoral candidate in the Educational Leadership program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Her research focus is the factorial structure and validation of the RSM.

Pearl Reyes-Dominguez, Ed.D.
Co-Presenting with Mr. Joseph Fisher - Organizational Excellence: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Professional Development Training Programs.  Dr. Dominguez is the Dean of Curriculum and Professional Development in Hallmark College of San Antonio, Texas. Consulting regularly with business and industry partners, Pearl aligns curriculum and instruction with industry demands. Pearl takes particular pride in helping students make positive transitions from college to productive careers. She also enjoys using principals of the Education Model of EI in organizational development initiatives. 

Michael Elkins, Ph.D.
Co-Presenting with David Worley, Ph.D. and Gary Low, Ph.D. -  A Tree with Unlimited Diversity. Dr. Elkins is Assistant Professor of Communication at Indiana State University. Michael includes Emotional Intelligence, interpersonal communication, communication education, intercultural communication, and The First Year Experience among his research and teaching interests.

Ross F. Ellis, Ph.D.
Co-Presenting with Mr. Len Heflich - Teaching and Training EI in the Manufacturing Environment: Not One Size Fits All! Dr. Ellis is the President and founder of Strategic Resources Assessments, Inc. He is also a Master Therapist, Certified Relationship Specialist, and Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association. Ross holds degrees in Psychology, Counseling, and Business, and is a certified Adlerian Psychotherapist. Ross is a founding faculty member of the Emotional Intelligence Training and Research Institute (EITRI) specializing in business..

Forouzan Farnia, M.Ed.
Presenting - Relationships between Emotional Intelligence Skills and Foreign Language Proficiency. As the education supervisor and materials developer at the Nahid Language School (NLS) in Tehran, Iran, Ms. Farnia runs the TOEFL preparation courses and teaches general English to adults in both Azad University and NLS.

Joseph Fisher, President of Hallmark College of San Antonio.
Co-Presenting with Dr. Pearl Dominguez - Organizational Excellence: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Professional Development Training Programs. Mr. Fisher has worked in higher education for the past 18 years and has particular expertise in the area of accreditation and administration. Joe's previous postings include Chairman of Career Colleges and Schools of Texas (CCST), Chair of Governmental Affairs for CCST, Chair of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Committee for CCST, Treasurer of Aviation Technician Higher Education Council, and committee positions with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Career College Association. 

Beverly Gammill, M.S.
Co-Presenting with Deeanna Antosh - EI, EI Everywhere! Dr. Gammill serves as the Emotional Intelligence Coordinator and Coordinator of English in Galveston College. Emotional Intelligence is a principal component in GC's QEP.

Cara Glidewell, B.A.
Presenting
The Effects of Emotional Intelligence within Intimate Relationships. Ms. Glidewell is working toward her Master's Degree in Human Development at the University of Arkansas. She is employed as a research assistant at the University of Arkansas and has presented at the National Council on Family Relations.

Beth Hammett, M.A.
Presenting - The Edutainer: Emotional Intelligence Activities for Active Learning.  Beth is a published author and presents nationally. She works with first year students in college success. Please see <http://www.bethhammett.com> to learn more.

Karen L. Hammett, RN, BSN, CCM. 
Co-presenting with Rick Hammett - The JCAHO Standard for Reducing Disruptive Behavior in Hospitals: Leveraging EI and Personal Excellence in Critical Health Care Training. Mrs. Hammett is the Case Management Division Officer in a regional headquarters for Navy Medicine. Karen has taken all the graduate courses in EI offered at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and is working toward her Master's degree in Adult Education.

Richard D. Hammett, Ed.D.
Presenting - Gemeinschaftsgeful Revisited: EI for Building Healthy People, Organizations, and Communities and Co-Presenting with Karen Hammett -The JCAHO Standard for Reducing Disruptive Behavior in Hospitals: Leveraging EI and Personal Excellence in Critical Health Care Training. Dr. Hammett is owner of Hammett and Associates, Principal of Emotional Intelligence Learning Systems, Inc., founding faculty member of Emotional Intelligence Training and Research Institute (EITRI), and the U.S. Representative of the Forum for Emotional Intelligence Learning (FEIL) in India. Rick advocates for EI through the development and delivery of collaborative education, training, coaching, and meaningful research projects.

Janis Innis, M.A. Presenting - Not for Students Only: Benefits of Integrating Emotional Intelligence Skills in the Classroom Extend Beyond the Students. Mrs. Innis is Professor of English and Assistant Chair of Developmental Studies at Houston Community College-Southwest. She is the principal author of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) at Galveston College, a strategic plan that prominently leverages the Education Model of Emotional Intelligence. Janis was voted Teacher of the Year by her students, is a recipient of the NISOD Excellence Award for Teaching, and she uses the Education Model of EI in all her classes!

Kenda Josselet, M.A.
Co-Presenting with Jenni Willis-Opalenik - Strengthening Student Success through Embedded Emotional Intelligence. Ms. Josselet serves as the Instructor of Government and Chair of General Studies in Galveston College. She is also a GC Teacher of the Year (2006) and recipient of the NISOD Excellence Award (2008). As a distance education instructor, Kenda's research interests include under served populations and student success.

Madeline Justice, Ed.D.
Co-Presenting with Lynn Veitch - Community College Developmental Education and Emotional Intelligence.  Dr. Justice is Professor and Head in the Department of Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Charles Leitner, M.A., LCSW.
Co-Presenting with Svetoslava Leitner and Rick Hammett - EI Interventions Among Diverse Populations with 1st, 5th, and 9th Grade students in Bulgaria. Mr. Leitner is a Clinical Social Worker with experience across a wide range of mental health specialties. Chuck brings over 30 years of counseling experience to create EI interventions for children.

Svetoslava Leitner, M.PSY.
Co-Presenting with Charles Leitner and Rick Hammett - EI Interventions Among Diverse Populations with 1st, 5th, and 9th Grade Bulgarian Students.
Mrs. Leitner is an experienced psychologist working with disabled children and their families through schools in Bulgaria. Sveta is currently working with the Roma Culture and Education Research Centre to study the impact of the education model of EI in K-12 Education.


Gary R. Low, Ph.D. 
Co-Presenting with Dr. Darwin Nelson & Dr. Rick Hammett Gemeinshaftsgeful Revisited: Healthy People, Organizations, and Communities, A Tree With Unlimited Diversity with Dr. David Worley and Dr. Michael Elkins, and Building Healthy People: Practical Applications of the Emotional Learning System with Dr. Nelson. Dr. Low is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Counseling at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He is co-author of several assessment models based on an education approach to EI, as well as Emotional Intelligence: Achieving Academic and Career Excellence (2003).

Shao-Chieh (Vicki) Lu, Ed.D. Presenting - Evaluation of EI Assessment in a National Award Winning Program with First-Year College Students in a Hispanic Serving Institution. Dr. Lu received her doctorate through the Joint Doctoral Program for Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in Kingsville.  Currently an assistant professor in the Department of Education and English Education Center at Tzu Chi University in Taiwan, Vicki's area of concentration is educational research and statistics. Her research interests include cross-cultural communication, instructional technology, and educational psychology.

Patricia R. Maggard, Ph.D. Co-Presenting with Dr. Hank Dasinger and Terri Amatuzzi -  A New Leadership Development Course at Air University: Embedding the Education Model of EI for Company Grade Officers (CGO). Dr. Maggard is a Professor of Leadership, Ethics, and Communication Studies at the Squadron Officer College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. In collaboration with her colleagues in Air University, and with input from Nelson, Low, and Hammett, Patricia is developing an EI-Centric Leadership course for implementation in the CGO leadership curriculum. A cross-sectional (and prospective longitudinal) comparison is planned to  evaluate the efficacy of EI education on the leadership potential of Air Force Officers.

Santos Martinez, Ed.D.
Dr. Martinez is Vice President for Student Services in Coastal Bend College. Santos has published an online monograph titled Determining Student Readiness for Online Instruction and collaborated with Nelson and Low on the Personal Responsibility Map Professional Manual published by Oakwood Solution, LCC and the Conover Company.

Juan Mejia, M.Ed.
Mr. Mejia is Chief Academic Officer and Provost at South Texas College. Juan provides leadership to the instructional team through a model of shared governance, and with 18 years in higher education, ably represents the academic college community at the local, state, national, and international levels. Juan is also a doctoral candidate in the Joint Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Margo Murray, MBA & CPT.
Presenting EI Skills - A Must For Mentors. Margo is a preeminent researcher, designer, and evaluator of facilitated mentoring and has collaborated with clients on strategic planning and mentoring processes in over 100 organizations in 26 countries.  Her best-seller book, Beyond the Myths and Magic of Mentoring:  How to Facilitate an Effective Mentoring Process, is considered the seminal work on facilitated mentoring. Margo is President & Chief Operating Officer of MMHA The Managers' Mentors, Inc., an international consulting firm founded in 1974. 

Terry Miller, Faculty Member at South Texas College.
Co-Presenting with Mr. Gardner Reynolds and Mr. Jorge Botello - COLLEGE SUCCESS: Creating A Transformational Course with Emotional Intelligence. Mr. Miller is Lead Instructor in the College Success Department of the Developmental Division in South Texas College. Terry brings 35 years of career teaching and administrative experience in Texas public schools. 

Darwin B. Nelson, Ph.D.
Co-Presenting Gemeinschaftsgeful Revisited: EI for Healthy People, Organizations, and Communities and Building Healthy People: Practical Applications of the Emotional Learning System with Dr. Gary Low.  Dr. Nelson is a Consulting Psychologist, author, and Principal of EI Learning Systems, Inc. He speaks and presents research findings and theoretical papers at state, national, and world professional conferences.

Priselda Perez, M.A.
Presenting TRiO Programs: The Impact of Emotional Intelligence Skill Development on Academic Performance. Ms. Perez is the Director of the TRiO-Upward Bound Programs at Galveston College, as well as adjunct professor of Psychology and ESOL.

Nancy Pettigrew, The Healthy Workplace, LTD.
Presenting This Work Matters: Why We Do What We Do In Emotional Intelligence and Enhancing Emotional Wellness in K-12 Schools.  Mrs. Pettigrew is the President of The People Skills Company formed in 1989 and founder of The Healthy Workplace, Ltd., established in 1995. Nancy provides coaching, consulting and training in the people side of business, emphasizing the nature of the work experience as a key indicator of personal job satisfaction and organizational productivity.

George R. Potter, Ed.D.
Presenting Educational Leadership: A Longitudinal Correlational Study of Emotional Intelligence Skills and Success Factors of Graduate Education Administration Students. Dr. Potter is an Assistant Professor of Educational Administration in the Department of Professional Programs, College of Education, in Texas A&M International University. George's career experience includes Counselor, Consultant, Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Education, and Adjunct Professor.

Gardner "Spud" Reynolds, M.A. Co-Presenting with Terry Miller and Jorge Botello - COLLEGE SUCCESS: Creating A Transformational Course with Emotional Intelligence. Spud serves as the Program Chair of College Success in South Texas College (STC) in McAllen, Texas.

Michelle Stallone Brown, Ed.D.
Co-Presenting with Dr. Carmen Tejedo Delgado Online Learning: The Adult Learner and Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Stallone Brown is an Associate Professor of Education in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, as well as the Director of the Doctoral Program in Education Leadership at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

NEW Barbara G. Stottlemyer, Ed.D. Co-presenting with Ellie Perez, M.Ed. - School Redesign: EI-Centric Initiatives for Increasing Student Success and Achievement. Dr. Stottlemyer has twenty-five years experience as a teacher including eighteen at the middle school and high school level, and has served as the Academic Dean at Presbyterian Pan American School for the past eight years. She collaborated with Dr. Nelson and Dr. Low on the Personal Responsibility Map Professional Manual published and by Oakwood Solution, LCC and Conover Company. Her research interests include maximizing teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Ellie Perez holds certifications in Special Education, Educational Diagnostician, and Guidance and Counseling. She is currently the Guidance Counselor and Testing Coordinator at Presbyterian Pan American School.

Rito Silva, Ph.D.
Dr. Silva is the Director of Coastal Bend College-Alice Campus and former Mayor of Alice, Texas. Rito earned his doctoral degree from Texas A&M University-College Station, and his BBA and Masters in Guidance and Counseling from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. His graduate research project at TAMUK was among the first studies utilizing the education model of emotional Intelligence.  

Carmen Tejada-Delgado, Ed.D.
Co-Presenting with Dr. Brown - Online Learning: The Adult Learner and Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Delgado is an Assistant Professor of Education in Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Carmen's research interests include teacher quality, the effects of varied implementation processes in bilingual education programs, and the implications of school leadership on student achievement and success.

Maxine Trent, M.S., LPC, LMFT.
Presenting The Emotional Skills Assessment Process (ESAP) in a Medical Residency Program and The Relationship Skills Map (RSM) in Scott & White's Homefront Project.  Ms. Trent has a variety of counseling experiences including private and non-profit, hospital, outpatient clinic, private practice, and military family service centers. Maxine has 20 years of therapy skills development from which to draw in partnering with clients and families in seeking new solutions to old problems.

Lynn Veitch, M.Ed.
Co-Presenting with Dr. Madeline Justice: Community College Developmental Education and Emotional Intelligence. Lynn studies as a doctoral candidate in the educational leadership program at Texas A & M University-Commerce and works as a special education teacher in the Discipline Alternative Education Program (DAEP) at Lindale ISD.

Robert Vela, Ed.D., LPC, NCC.
Dr. Vela is the Dean of Student Affairs at San Antonio Community College. He has also served as an adjunct professor for Sam Houston State University and Capella University. Robert has worked in higher education administration and as an educator for the last eleven years. His work with EI started as a graduate student under the mentorship of Dr. Low and Dr. Nelson. Robert actively and successfully pursues educational innovations using EI. 

Barbara Voss, Master Trainer.
Presenting - City of Corpus Christi Workshops in Emotional Learning. Barbara is an experienced personal coach who serves currently as the Training Manager for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. She is also a retired HR director with the US Army.

Jenni Willis-Opalenik, M.Ed.
Co-Presenting with Kenda Josselet - Strengthening Student Success through Embedded Emotional Intelligence. Jenni is the Coordinator of Distance Learning, Instructional Design Specialist, and Adjunct Instructor of Education in Galveston College.

David W. Worley, Ph.D.
Co-Presenting with Michael Elkins, Ph.D. and Gary Low, Ph.D. A Tree with Unlimited Diversity and Emotional Intelligence and Servant Leadership.  Dr. Worley is the Director of Communication 101 and Chairperson of the Department of Communication at Indiana State University. A well published author and award winning educator, David counts classroom instruction, communication education, instructional communication, communication and people with disabilities, and nonviolent communication among his passions and interests.

Note: Presenter Highlights is not a comprehensive listing. Programs will be added.


Three program tracks:
K-12 Education, Higher Education, and Business, Government, & Organizational

K-12 Education

K-12 Who Should Attend

K-12 educators, counselors, administrators, staff, community service professionals, and
volunteers who desire to develop and implement EI curriculum for student populations,
success strategies for at-risk students, and personal excellence initiatives for advanced
placement students.

School superintendents and principals who want to build stronger, more effective school teams.


JROTC, community, and business leaders interested in developing transformational leadership
 qualities in K-12 students.


Curriculum specialists who want to integrate social-emotional learning into education.

K-12 Education Conference Objectives

Include EI in Campus Redesign Plans.


Build stronger, more effective partnerships between

     - Admin & Teachers

     - Teachers & Students

     - Schools & Communities


Share strategies for teaching social-emotional skills including verbal communication,
goal setting and achievement, and organizing for success.


Improve self-directed learning.


Share research derived initiatives for Academic Success.

K-12 Program Highlights

EI Initiative in Public Schools.


The Phoenix Foundation’s Leadership Program.


Ongoing EI Research in K-12 Education.


EI and Teacher Preparation.


Incorporating EI and mentoring in High School Curriculum in South Texas.



Higher Education  


Higher Education Who Should Attend

Academic Leaders: VPs, Division, and Department Chairs who are interest in engaging their students in positive ways.

Interdisciplinary and teacher preparation faculty interested in student success, institutional effectiveness, and formative assessment.

Student service and development administrators, college counselors, and advisors.

Community college faculty and personnel involved with high school-to-college bridge programs.

Faculty and personal interested in developing advanced placement and advanced college credit programs.

TRIO program personal interested in improving college success in diverse student populations.

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) administrators and staff personnel.


Higher Education Conference Objectives

 
        Increase student success, improve institutional effectiveness.

        Provide EI-Centric assessment and curriculum components for teacher preparation and student
        development.

        Create academically successful and emotionally healthy teachers and students.

        Teach academic and co-curricular learning to promote leadership and community responsibility.

        Facilitate college success skills in students before they arrive at your institution.

       Incorporate strategies to improve institutional effectiveness by developing metacognitive
       skills of students based on individual learner needs and potential.

Higher Education Program Highlights


        EI-Centric student and college success initiatives from San Jacinto College, South
        Texas College, Galveston College, College of the Mainland, Coastal Bend College,
        Hallmark College, and Tshwane University of Technology-South Africa.


        Air University’s (Maxwell AFB) utilization of the ESAP, PEM, and integrated
        EI leadership model in the leadership development course for junior officers.

        
        Updated positive assessment models, as well as the new, integrated
        EI Leadership Theory and related 360° assessment model.



Business, Government,

& Organizational



Business & Government Who Should Attend

 

Human performance professionals.

 

Human Resources professionals, leaders, and supervisors.

 

Training and HR Directors.

 

Consultants, coaches, mentors, and trainers.

 

Presidents and Chief Executive Officers interested in developing
emotionally intelligent employees and organizations.

 

Business & Government Conference Objectives

Discover ways to apply an integrative model of EI Leadership with superiors,
peers, and subordinates.

 

Reduce employee stress and harness emotional energy for positive outcomes.

 

Share methods for developing self-directed and emotionally skilled employees.

 

Develop more satisfied employees with improved customer service skills and
more positive attitudes.

 

Business & Government Program Highlights

 

Discover ways to apply an integrative model of EI Leadership with superiors,
peers, and subordinates.

 

Reduce employee stress and harness emotional energy for positive outcomes.

 

Share methods for developing self-directed and emotionally skilled employees.

 

Develop more satisfied employees with improved customer service skills and
more positive attitudes.

 

 

Certification Workshop

 

Workshop Topics


The Education and Transformational Theory of EI (Nelson & Low, 2003)

The ELS© process for learning and teaching EI skills (Nelson & Low, 2003)

EI Leadership Theory (Nelson, Low, and Hammett, 2008)

Emotional Skills Assessment Process  (ESAP)©


ESAP Form A©


ESAP Form B©


ESAP College Version©


ESAP Corporate Version©


Personal Excellence Map (PEM)©

 

Additional Learning Outcomes


Work with certification peers to develop an EI initiative for your area(s) of

interest (school, college, university, government, or business).


Develop a personal understanding of EI education and training strategies based
on your unique interests, context, and needs.


Demonstrate an understanding of the complimentary aspects of the Transforma-
tional Theory of EI (Nelson & Low, 2003) and the Cognitive-Experiential
Self-Theory (CEST) of personality (Epstein, 1997).


Identify and define at least three personally meaningful emotional skills.


Explain at least one EI-Centric method for improving one’s quality of life.


Develop and explain your own model of emotionally intelligent leadership and
answer the question, “How does EI enhance or detract from strong leadership?”

 

During the certification workshop, participants will spend two days with the authors of the education and transformational theory of Emotional Intelligence (Nelson & Low, 2003). Darwin Nelson, Ph.D., Gary Low., Ph.D., and Rick Hammett, Ed.D. will facilitate an interactive self-exploration and personal development experience designed to increase your knowledge, rejuvenate your spirit, and provide you with the tools and confidence to design and deliver emotional intelligence (EI) initiatives for your students, clients, or employees.

Participants in the pre-conference workshop will become familiar with the Emotional Learning System (ELS)© certified by EI Learning Systems, Inc. to purchase and use the Emotional Skills Assessment Process (ESAP)©, Personal Excellence Map (PEM)© , and related products. New in 2009, an integrated EI Leadership model will also be introduced for the positive development of self and others within the organizational context. Both the Emotional Learning System (ELS)© and the integration of the experiential, rational, and behavioral systems are taught as essential constructs for understanding, applying, and teaching emotional intelligence.

Previously certified colleagues are invited to participate, update their knowledge, and contribute in a personally meaningful way at a reduced associate tuition rate. If previously certified, please contact Rick Hammett (888-680-7983) for more information about registering.

Continuing education units are offered for LPC and general education. For LPC’s, please include your LPC number on the registration form.


Instructions for using the conference website:

Under the "Summary" tab, general information about the conference is provided. Program details will be uploaded to this location.

Click on the "Flyers" tab to review and print content specific information about the conference (three program tracks emphasized: K-12 Education, Higher Education, and Business, Government, and Organizational), as well as the pre-conference certification workshop, and more.

Click on "Agenda" to review participation options. When ready to register, click on the "Register Now" button on any of the pages.

Use the link under the "Lodging" tab to make hotel reservations at the conference venue, the Westin Galleria Hotel. Prior to March 1, 2009 and as long as there are rooms remaining in the conference block, registration using this link will ensure you get the conference rate of $85 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees) at this beautiful venue!

Hotel reservations made after March 9, will be at the hotel's normal rates.


ABOUT THE LOCATION

Westin Galleria Hotel, Houston, Texas

The conference only comes around once a year. Darwin Nelson, Gary Low, and the rest of us staying at the beautiful conference venue hope you will also make your arrangements to take full advantage of the convenience and excellent opportunities for networking, fellowship, and shared learning the Westin Galleria Hotel will provide for conference and workshop participants.

ATTEND THE 6TH CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP
  LEARN ABOUT

An Education and Transformational Theory of EI

How Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, LTD. a Fortune 500 Company,
has used EI principles to become a center of excellence!

EI Research, Education, and Training Initiatives

Ways to apply an integrative model of EI Leadership with
peers, superiors, and subordinates!

The Global Forum for Emotional Intelligence Learning (FEIL)

EI in a Psychiatric Training Program

Emotional Intelligence in Teacher Preparation

EI as a Model for Counseling Married Couples

EI and Intimate Relationships

EI in Successful Mentoring Programs

EI & High School Leadership Programs

EI for 1st, 5th, and 9th Grade Students

EI-Centric Education at:
Air University
San Jacinto College
South Texas College
College of the Mainland
Coastal Bend College
Galveston College
Hallmark College
Nahid Language School
Tshwane University of Technology

The JHACO Standard for Reducing Disruptive Behavior in Hospitals:
Leverage EI and Personal Excellence in Critical Health Care Training
 
Reduce employee stress and harness positive emotional energy for
  highest levels of productivity and achievement!

Developing Self-Directed and Emotionally Skilled Employees & Students

The Emotional Learning System© for Learning, Teaching, and Modeling Emotional Intelligence

EI Leadership Theory

Emotional Skills Assessment Process (ESAP)©

ESAP Form A and ESAP Form B

ESAP College Version©

ESAP Corporate Version©

Personal Excellence Map (PEM)©

Integrated PEM-360 Formative EI Evaluation Process©

THANK YOU SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

Historically the annual Institute for Emotional Intelligence is hosted by institutions of higher education who use the education model of Emotional Intelligence in their work.

 Our deep appreciation to San Jacinto College for hosting this event!

Register here, register now!

         

Contact Information
Phone: 888-680-7983, Email: rick@eitri.org
Payment Instructions
Credit Card (Visa and Master Card) Payments are processed by phone. Call Rick Hammett at 1-888-680-7983.

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          EI Learning Systems, Inc.
          6029 Garden Court
          Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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