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Date:         Tue, 26 Jan 1993 19:56:00 EDT
Reply-To:     Ray Pass <PASSRAY@CPMAIL-NZ.CIS.COLUMBIA.EDU>
From:         Ray Pass <PASSRAY@CPMAIL-NZ.CIS.COLUMBIA.EDU>
Subject:      SUGI 18 Round Tables - PART 1
Comments: To: SAS-L@uga.bitnet

Dear SAS-L'ers,

     Wanna do lunch?  We're talking real New York, mid-Manhattan
power lunch here.  We're talking the most expensive SUGI lunches yet.
We're talking FREE!  (That should do it Neil).

     Let's get serious for a minute, only a minute.  As some of you may
know if you've perused the SUGI 18 program, Neil Howard and I are
co-chairing the Round Tables Section at the conference this year.  That
means we get to run around and count heads at 150-200 tables on Monday.
Then we get to do it again on Tuesday.  As you all may also know (should know
by now), each table has an assigned topic for discussion, and the
discussion at each table is "led" by a facilitator.  That's where you
come in.  At first Neil and I were going to lead all the discussions
ourselves, but we decided that wasn't quite feasible.  So now we've
agreed to lead all those tables for which we don't get facilitators.  So
we need your help - much help.

     This list is read by the brightest and the best (that oughta really
do it).  At any rate, its read by a lot of people.  And people know
people.  What we'd really appreciate is if you would consider being a
facilitator for us at SUGI (that is if you'll be attending the
conference.  Actually, you don't really have to attend - you could
commute.)  Also, if you could pass this plea for help on to everybody
you know (preferably people who've heard of SAS), we'd be mighty
appreciative.  Many of you are members of local and in-house SAS users
groups.  That's about the best place to recruit for SAS Round Table
facilitators.

     We've let this go too long already without asking for help, and now
we're beginning to feel a little pressure.  Time is absolutely of the
essence.  At the end of this spiel, you'll find the list of RT topics.
If you're interested in being an RT facilitator, please peruse the list
and pick up to ten topics for which you'd be willing to lead a
discussion.  Don't worry, we'll only ask you to do one a day at the very
most.  In Part 2 of this submission (not part of this one - a separate
e-mail) you'll find a return form.  Please send this back to Neil (NOT
to Ray, to Neil, got it?).  Various means of return are noted on the
form.  Please do not send this one (Part 1) back to Neil (or to Ray). We
already know the topics.  List the topics in rank order on the form and
we'll try to accomodate.  We're looking for facilitators for both days,
and you're not limited to only one day.  The best thing you could do
would be to agree to be available for a whole list of topics with no
real preference.  If so, then just list as many topics as you like and
give them all a rank of 1.  Remember that you do not have to be an
expert in the topic.  It's not your job to deliver a lecture or answer a
barrage of questions.  Your only task is to try to keep a light,
focussed, interesting discussion going at the table while lunch is
served.

     If you have any questions, write or call or e-mail me at the
address in the sig box at the end of this thing, or you can contact Neil
(addresses and numbers in Part 2).

     Now its time to say TIA.  That's Thanks In Advance for those who
like things spelled out.  If all goes right, Neil and I can slip out
quietly for a hot dog or something on Monday and Tuesday.

     And now for the list.  Oh, once again, Thanks.


     SUGI 18 Roundtable Discussions Topics
     -------------------------------------

Applications Development
------------------------
  1. Developing Applications Using Version 6 SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Software
  2. Converting Version 5 SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Applications to Version 6
  3. First Experiences with SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Software
  4. What's New in Release 6.07 SAS/AF and SAS/FSP Software
  5. Tips and Techniques for Effective Use of Screen Control Language (SCL)
  6. Designing and Implementing an Executive Information System (EIS) Using
     SAS/ASSIST Software
  7. Designing and Implementing an Executive Information System (EIS) Using
     SAS/EIS Software
  8. Developing Applications Where Data Are Shared (SAS/SHARE Software)
  9. Software Validation Techniques for SAS Software Applications


Base SAS Software
-----------------
 10. Moving from a Simple SAS Ad Hoc Environment to an Integrated
     Information Delivery System
 11. Designing and Implementing Information Delivery Systems Using SAS
     Software
 12. Developing Customized Reports Using Various SAS Software Procedures
 13. First Experiences with the REPORT Procedure
 14. Creating Intermediate/Advanced Reports with the REPORT Procedure
 15. Using the TABULATE Procedure
 16. Using Simple Descriptive Statistics Procedures
 17. Processing Large Data Sets with SAS Software
 18. Techniques for Promoting DATA Step Efficiency
 19. Techniques for Table Lookups
 20. First Experiences with the SAS Macro Language
 21. Intermediate/Advanced Macro Techniques
 22. What's New in Release 6.07 Base SAS Software
 23. Experiences with Data Set Indexing and Compression
 24. Substituting SQL for Conventional DATA Steps and Procedures


Performance and Tuning
----------------------
 25. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under MVS
 26. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under CMS
 27. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under VMS
 28. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under MS-DOS
 29. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under Windows
 30. Installing, Testing, and Tuning the SAS System under OS/2
 31. Using MXG Software for CPE
 32. Using SAS Software and MICS for CPE


Database Management Facilities
------------------------------
 33. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under MVS: DB2, IMS-DL/I, CA-IDMS/R,
     CA-DATACOM/DB, ADABAS, SYSTEM 2000
 34. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under CMS: SQL/DS, SYSTEM 2000
 35. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under VSE: IMS-DL/I, SQL/DS
 36. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under VMS: Rdb/VMS, ORACLE, INGRES
 37. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under PRIMOS: Prime INFORMATION, ORACLE
 38. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under AOS/VS: ORACLE
 39. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under OS/2: AS/400 Data, Database Manager,
     dBASE DBF Files, Lotus DIF Files
 40. Using SAS/ACCESS Software under Windows: dBASE DBF Files, Lotus DIF
     Files
 41. Database Access Using the SQL Procedure
 42. User Experiences with SYSTEM 2000


Econometrics, Operations Research, and Quality Control
------------------------------------------------------
 43. Using SAS/QC Software for Statistical Quality Control
 44. Using SAS/OR Software for Routing, Scheduling, and Other
     Optimization Processes
 45. Using SAS/ETS Software for Time Series and Forecasting


Host Systems and the C Language
-------------------------------
 46. The SAS/C Compiler: User Experiences
 47. The SAS System Under MVS: Current and Future Directions
 48. The SAS System Under CMS: Current and Future Directions
 49. The SAS System Under VMS: Current and Future Directions
 50. The SAS System Under UNIX: Current and Future Directions
 51. The SAS System Under NeXT: Current and Future Directions
 52. The SAS System for Personal Computers: Current and Future Directions
 53. The SAS System Under PRIMOS
 54. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems: OSF/Motif (X Windows)
     and Openlook under UNIX
 55. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems for IBM 3270 Style
     Devices
 56. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems and DECwindows
 57. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems and OS/2 Presentation
     Manager
 58. Version 6 SAS Display Manager Windowing Systems and Windows
 59. Comparing the SAS System for OS/2 with the SAS System for Windows
     3.0, Windows 3.1, and Windows NT


Information Visualization
-------------------------
 60. First Experiences with SAS/GRAPH Software
 61. Intermediate/Advanced SAS/GRAPH Software Techniques
 62. Modifying Graphics Output Using the Graphics Editor, the Annotate
     Facility, and the DSGI (DATA Step Graphics Interface)
 63. Producing Maps Using SAS/GRAPH Software
 64. Producing Presentation-Quality Graphics
 65. Using IBM PCs as Output Devices for Host Systems
 66. Building SAS/GRAPH Front-Ends Using SAS/AF Software
 67. SAS/GRAPH Software on the PC
 68. JMP Statistical Graphics for the Macintosh
 69. First Experiences with SAS/INSIGHT Software
 70. First Experiences with SAS/NVISION Software
 71. Statistical Graphics with SAS/GRAPH Software


Personal Computers and Workstations
-----------------------------------
 72. The SAS System for Personal Computers
 73. The SAS System under UNIX
 74. The SAS System for Personal Computers: A Complement to Mainframe
     Applications
 75. Comparing PC Hardware Platforms for Personal Computers
 76. Getting the Most Out of Your 286-, 386-, and 486-based Machines
 77. Sharing SAS Data with Spreadsheet or Database Software
 78. Connectivity with SAS/CONNECT Software
 79. Running SAS Software on a LAN, Files Servers, and Other Workgroup
     Computing Strategies


Special Interest Topics
-----------------------
 80. DATA Step and Data Set Views: When, Where, How, and Why
 81. Coding Conventions for Writing Readable and Maintainable SAS Code
 82. Standards and Methods for Validating and Testing Your SAS Code
 83. Estimating the Time and Cost for Application Development
 84. Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, and the SAS System
 85. Building User-Friendly Front-Ends for Clinical Information Systems
 86. Using SAS Software in the Pharmaceutical Industry
 87. First Experiences with SAS/PH-Clinical Software
 88. First Experiences with SAS/LAB Software
 89. Networking with Other SAS Consultants
 90. The Life of the Independent SAS Consultant
 91. Using SAS Software in the Insurance Industry
 92. Using SAS Software in the Financial Services Industry
 93. Using SAS Software in the Public Utilities Industry
 94. Using SAS Software in Manufacturing
 95. Using SAS Software in the Transportation Industry
 96. Using SAS Software for Yield Management in Hotel and Airline Industry
     Applications
 97. Using SAS Software in Local and Federal Government
 98. Using SAS Software in the Health Insurance Industry
 99. Using SAS Software in the Health Care Industry
100. Using SAS Software to Analyze Census Data
101. First Experiences with SAS/ENGLISH Software
102. First Experiences with SAS/PUBLISH Software
103. First Experiences with SAS/TOOLKIT Software
104. User Experiences with FSCALC Applications and SAS/CALC Software


Statistics
----------
105. Using the SAS System for Market Research
106. Using the SAS System for Clinical Trials Statistical Analysis
107. Exploratory Data Analysis
108. Analysis of Categorical Data
109. Analysis of Linear Models: Classical and Robust Techniques
110. Developing Statistical Expert Systems Based on the SAS System
111. Non-Parametric Statistics
112. What's New in Release 6.07 for Statistical Procedures
113. Multiple Comparisons Tests in ANOVA (Analysis of Variance)
114. Statistics Used in Quality Control and Manufacturing
115. Applications of SAS/IML Software
116. First Experiences with the MIXED Procedure


Training and User Support Services
----------------------------------
117. Providing Your Own In-House Software Training Program
118. Training End Users to Use the SAS System: Techniques for Success
119. Training Methods Comparison: SAS/TUTOR Software, Instructor-Based,
     In-House, Consortium, and Video-Based
120. Providing On-going Decision Support and Problem Solving
121. Technical Support Options: SAS Institute Telephone Support, Online
     Customer Support Facility (OCSF), In-House, and SAS-L
122. Supporting the SAS System at a Large Commercial Site
123. Supporting the SAS System in a Large Academic Community
124. Version Conversion Management
125. Authoring in the Institute's Books by Users Program
126. Suggestions for New SAS Documentation
127. Establishing, Running, and Promoting Local and Regional Users Groups

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Now go find Part 2 of this plea and fill it out and get it back to Neil
ASAP.  We thank you from the bottom of our stomachs, and also from the
bottom of this letter.

Ray
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