Archive for November 2006

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATOR CERTIFICATION – BOON OR BANE?

Nov 29th, 2006 | By Tom Johnson | Category: News

By Bill Thomas, Sr. member, Rocky Mountain Chapter
Since I first joined STC in 1974, there have been discussions of whether Technical Communicators form a profession and whether certification would be a good idea. There have been roundtables, articles, recommendations, and hallway discussions in companies, chapter meetings, and presentations at STC conferences.



STC election: announcing the preliminary slate

Nov 28th, 2006 | By Tom Johnson | Category: News

The STC office is sending this message on behalf of the STC Nominating Committee. If you have any questions please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Vici Koster-Lenhardt at vkl_stc@yahoo.com.
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To: STC Members
From: Victoria (Vici) Koster-Lenhardt
Chair, STC Nominating Committee



Need Technical Documentation Money-generating Ideas

Nov 10th, 2006 | By AmyLisk | Category: Discussion

Does anyone have any ideas for turning the technical documentation area of a company into a profit-making center? Thanks!



Senior Documentation Specialist – Contractor, Tampa

Nov 8th, 2006 | By Ginger Doherty | Category: News

Position Title Senior Documentation Specialist – Contractor
Role Reports To US Finance Services Documentation Manager and
404 Compliance Project Manager



USF SSTC Needs Sponsors

Nov 7th, 2006 | By b appel | Category: News

All:
As you know, USF has a student STC chapter, and the organization is now one of the largest student orgs., with over 70 members, a full slate of officers and 3 standing committees that have been very active this year. In November alone we have three events scheduled, including a presentation by Suncoast STC’s own [...]



December Chapter Meeting Will Be With Susan Burton on Dec. 18

Nov 6th, 2006 | By Tom Johnson | Category: Meetings

Our next STC chapter meeting will be Monday, Dec 18, with Susan Burton – the executive director of the STC. Note that Dec 18 falls outside our regular chapter meeting schedule, so keep this in mind when planning your upcoming holiday events. (There will be no chapter meeting on Dec 7, which would have been [...]



Survey: Should job postings be restricted to members only?

Nov 6th, 2006 | By Tom Johnson | Category: Surveys

Should job postings be restricted to members only? Click the following link and answer the question:
http://s-j14z0-2017.sgizmo.com



Latest issue of Intercom posted

Nov 1st, 2006 | By Tom Johnson | Category: News

Dear STC Member,
The November issue of Intercom, which highlights current usability topics, has been posted to www.stc.org/intercom.



Membership Renewal Process for 2007 has Begun

Nov 1st, 2006 | By Tom Johnson | Category: News

From the STC 
Dear Valued STC Member,
The 2007 membership renewal process has begun! All renewals are due to the STC office by January 1, 2007.



Seeking advice regarding authoring tool

Nov 1st, 2006 | By Clyde Parson | Category: Discussion

I have recently had the opportunity to redesign an online help site from the ground up and, due to interface requirements set forth by my employer, the site was implemented using Dreamweaver.