The technical communication landscape is changing rapidly. New tools, techniques, expectations and opportunities are making it necessary to expand the definition of what a technical communicator does and the Society for Technical Communication is at the forefront of communicating these changes to government and industry. Susan Burton, Executive Director of the Society of Technical Communication (STC) will discuss efforts to broaden the definition used by the U.S. government Bureau of Labor Statistics to describe technical communicators and the work they do. She

1. The Changing Face of TechComm and STC Susan Burton, CAE Executive Director 31 October 2008 DocTrain East

5. Define the Profession 1

10. TRENDS IN THE PROFESSION

17. WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED IN DEFINING A PROFESSION?

19. UNIQUE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

23. ETHICAL REQUIREMENT

25. RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS

27. Communicate the Value By Telling Our Powerful Story 2

30. Globally Improve the Practice 3

33. NEW! Attendees will have access for one year after the conference to audio recorded sessions synched with PowerPoint on STC website.

35. Expand Strategic Partnerships 4

37. Ensure the Viability of the Organization 5