PA539: National Policy Process

A. Registration

For students and those seeking credit (3 graduate): Pease register via the PSU Online Registration page. Use CRN 12526. Tuition is based on PSU graduate tuition (does not include travel and meals).

For non-students and those not seeking credit: Please complete the Non-Credit Registration Form and fax it to: (503) 725-5111. Fee: $950 (does not include travel and meals).

B. Hotel Accommodations

We have made arrangements for you to stay at The Quincy while we are Washington, DC. It is important that we all lodge at the same location due to the very full schedule we keep while in Washington. The hotel's contact information is:

The Quincy
1823 L Street
Washington, DC 20007
(202)-223-4320 phone (Refer to the Executive Leadership Institute at Portland State University)
(202) 239-4977 fax

A block of rooms has been reserved at the hotel for the entire group. Please arrive on Saturday, December 5; if you would like to arrive earlier, you should be able to get the same room rate. The program will start promptly with a bus tour beginning at 9:00 am on Sunday, December 6, so it is important that you arrive the day before. It is important that the group stay at the same location. In order to receive the reduced rate ($149 single king/$169 double double + tax), please refer to group name "Executive Leadership Institute at Portland State University " when making your reservations. Participants are responsible for making their own reservations.

Reservations must be made by November 6, 2009.

If reservations are not made by November 6, 2009, room availability and the special rate will no longer be guaranteed. If you have problems or concerns, please call Christine Hanolsy at Portland State: 503-725-5114.

C. Travel to and within Washington, DC

Flying to Washington, DC:

Please note: participants are responsible for making and paying for their own travel arrangements.

Events begin at 9:00 am on Sunday, December 6 with a bus tour of the city. Activities will end on Friday afternoon, December 11.

Airport Information:You can fly into Reagan National or Dulles airports.

• From National, share a taxi (~ $18) or take Metro (Blue line getting off at Farragut West).
• From Dulles share a taxi. The Hotel does not have its own shuttle.
• You can also fly into Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Airport. You would then need to take a train from Baltimore to Washington, D.C. The Amtrak station is about a 1 mile bus ride from BWI and it is about a 30 minute train ride. Amtrak deposits passengers at Union Station, which has a METRO stop in it. Occasionally flights are cheaper into this airport, even considering the train ticket.

Local Transportation:

In D.C. we mostly walk and use the METRO. We may end up taking a taxi on occasion. If the weather is bad, you might elect to take more taxis. You can purchase a METRO pass on arrival at a METRO station. There is no need to rent a car, and it will be a hassle to find parking if you do. You can also purchase a variety of Washington METRO rail line passes on-line at the following address: http://www.wmata.com/. Please note that there is a difference between the passes for the bus and the subway. You can also choose between a fare card that has a set value, or a pass which will allow unlimited travel during certain times or for a week. Be careful to note whether you are buying a pass or card for the bus or train, you will be using the train on this course!

We walk everywhere. Make sure your shoes are comfortable.

The dress for our meetings in Washington will be business attire. Men should wear suits or sports jackets and ties. Everyone should bring a warm coat, hat, gloves and umbrella! Weather can range from warm and sunny to freezing and snowing.

D. Meals

The program requires three dinner sessions with speakers on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. These are part of the program and we assume you will be there. Unless you make arrangements with us 24 hours in advance, we will be charged by the restaurant for your meal and these charges will be passed on to you. Sunday and Thursday are fixed menu meals for about $30 - $40 (not including alcoholic beverages). Be prepared to make your contribution to the group in cash on those nights. We hope to be able to tell you the exact amount during the morning sessions.

Other meals are on your own. Breakfasts for $2.50 - $7. Lunch for $4 - $12. Dinner for $10 - $100!! (We know the cheap eats). We recommend that you buy breakfast foods and store them in your room refrigerator. Arts and entertainment are on your own. There are low cost things to do, but also extraordinary theater and music

E. Schedule

We will have a final schedule upon your arrival in Washington, D.C. Our first event is on Sunday morning, December 6. We will meet in the Hotel Lobby at 8:45 am and board a motor coach for a 5-hour tour of Washington, D.C. You do not have to pay for this service; however a few dollars for a tip to the driver would be appreciated. We also plan to visit a unique soup kitchen and you may want to give them a small donation.

The Sunday tour will end at 1:00 pm back at the hotel. You will be free from that time until approximately 6:00 pm when we will meet for dinner at the Hunan Dynasty. You will be given directions during the tour. This is a good time to sightsee or grocery shop The Sunday evening speakers know that this will be an informal dress day so there will be no need to return to the hotel and change.

The program ends on Friday, December 11. Friday will be used for students to make small group and individual appointments with colleagues and counterparts in D.C. Therefore it is important that you plan to remain in D.C. at least through the late Friday afternoon.

F. Reading Materials and Other Resources

The links in the upper left hand corner of this page will take you to the library for this program and will also have the program agenda as it is made available.