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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Questions about Payment / Purchase Orders
Questions about Parking
Questions about Registration
Questions about Continuing Education Hours / Units
Questions about the Schedule
Questions about Overnight / Lodging

PAYMENT / PURCHASE ORDERS

Question: Who do I make the check payable to and where do I send it?
Answer: The check/PO should be made out to Board of Regents and sent to the CASAT address with a copy of your completed registration:

DASA Conference Registration
CASAT/MS 279
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557

Question: The registration form states to make my check or purchase order out to the Board of Regents. What is the Board of Regents and why does the address say to send it to CASAT?
Answer: CASAT is a department of the University of Nevada, Reno. The Board of Regents is the abbreviation for the official name the University of Nevada uses for business (i.e. Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada). The check is sent directly to CASAT so it doesn't get lost among all the other checks sent to the university.

PARKING

Question: Is there a fee for parking?
Answer: All parking lots are free in the summer.

Question: What is the best place to park for commuters?
Answer: The best lots to park in are as follows:

• Alumni Center Parking Lot (#41 on the map), accessed from West Nickerson Street. This lot is closest to Otto Miller Hall workshops.
• Ross Parking Lot (#51 on the map) accessed from Third Avenue West.
• Dravus Parking lot (#45 on the map) is closest to Gwinn Commons (location of registration, plenary sessions and exhibits).

Question: Where do I park if I'm staying overnight at Seattle Pacific University?
Answer: The best lot to park in is the McKenna Parking Lot (#48 on the map) directly behind the Residence Hall. It can be accessed from West Nickerson Street.  Download and print the Seattle Pacific University Map for more details.

Question: What is the handicapped parking situation?
Answer: If you require handicapped parking, please contact Amy Fikkema at the Seattle Pacific University Conference Office at (206) 281-2058. Handicapped spaces near Gwinn Commons are limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. There are other handicapped parking spaces in Dravus Parking lot (#45) which has a ramp with a wheelchair assist mechanism for access to Gwinn. Arrangements to use the wheelchair assist need to be made in advance with the SPU Conference office. Download and print the Seattle Pacific University Map for more details.

REGISTRATION

Question: Where is registration and when does it start?
Answer: Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Gwinn Commons building. Download and print the Seattle Pacific University Map for more details.

CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS/UNITS (CEH's/CEU's)

Question: How many continuing education hours can I receive for each day of training?
Answer: Each training day is worth 6.25 hours of continuing education credit. And you may register for one, two, or three days of the training. The total CEH's you will receive for the full three day training is 18.75.

Question: What agencies are continuing education hours approved for?
Answer: Chemical dependency credits (CDP-Chemical Dependency Professional) in Washington and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) continuning education hours are already approved. However, the participant may use the certificate to apply for CEH's from other certification/licensing boards.

SCHEDULE

Question: When does the plenary begin?
Answer: The opening plenary will begin at 9:00 am in Gwinn Commons. Download and print the Seattle Pacific University Map for more details.

Question: Where will exhibits be located?
Answer: Exhibits will also be located in Gwinn Commons. Download and print the Seattle Pacific University Map for more details.

OVERNIGHT / LODGING

Question: If I registered to attend the conference starting on Thursday, July 6th and will be staying overnight, does my overnight stay at the Residence Hall start on Wednesday, July 5th?
Answer: Yes, if you registered as an overnight attendee starting on Thursday, July 6th, your overnight stay at Seattle Pacific University starts on Wednesday, July 5th. You can check in to your room the night before the first day of your conference registration.

Question: Where is the Seattle Pacific University Residence Hall located and when do I check in?
Answer: The SPU Residence Hall for this conference is located in the Emerson Building (#57 on the map).  Download and print the Seattle Pacific University Map for more details.

Question: What time is check in for the SPU Residence Hall?
Answer: Check in for the Residence Hall runs from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.on Wednesday, July 5th. If you will be arriving after 6:00 p.m. or not until Thursday July 6th or Friday, July 7th, please contact Rori Parker, rparker@casat.org or (801) 581-8967. She will provide you with information as to how you can check in after hours.

Question: What time do I check-out of the Residence Hall?
Answer: Check-out is no later than 10:00 a.m. on the last day of your stay.

Question: What time is the dining hall open for dinner each night?
Answer: The dining hall will ONLY be open from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM for dinner. Because we are a fairly small group, they are providing us with only a half hour for dinner.

Question: Will I be sharing a room with someone?
Answer: You will have your own room (with two twin beds) in the Residence Hall, however, you will be sharing a bathroom with someone else. Two rooms share one bathroom. (The door to the bathroom locks on the bedroom side as to ensure no one can enter your room from the bathroom.) Please view the SPU website for more information about the room layout.

Question: Can I request to share a bathroom with a co-worker or other individual?
Answer: If you prefer to share a bathroom with a co-worker or someone from your organization, please email Rori Parker rparker@casat.org with both names and that you wish to share a bathroom. We will do our best to arrange this, however, we can not guarantee it.

Question: Is it possible that males and females be assigned to the same bathroom?
Answer: Males and females will be on separate floors, therefore, you will ONLY share a bathroom with someone of your same sex.

Question: If I want to share a room (two twin beds) with a co-worker, can this be done?
Answer: You can share a room, but there is no cost saving as the cost includes three meals a day as well as the room with linens. If you wish to share a room, please email Rori Parker at rparker@casat.org with both names and that you wish to share a room.

Question: Are there phones in the room?
Answer: Yes, there are phones in the residence hall rooms.