RAMP Conference
RAMP 31st Annual Conference
February 2 - 4, 2012
Houston, TX
Theme:
The New Normal (Revisited): Addressing Minority Concerns Through Research in Multiple Disciplines
The 31st RAMP Annual Conference is coming to Houston, Texas.
Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city and the largest city in Texas, is home to 2.1 million people – with a metropolitan area population of over 6 million - Houston’s leaders are also focusing their attention on making their city not only a great place to live, but a great place to visit as well.
The Houston area is home to several major universities (Texas Southern University, Rice University, University of Houston, Houston Baptist University, St. Thomas University, Prairie View A&M University, to name a few). Houston is also the home of the Texas Medical Center - the world's largest concentration of healthcare and research institutions - and NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Mission Control Center is located. Rated as a global city, Houston's economy has a broad industrial base in energy, engineering, health, manufacturing, technology, aeronautics, and transportation.
It is also leading in health care sectors and building oilfield equipment. Houston boasts many Fortune 500 headquarters, a hub of international businesses, and other leading organizations and institutions that are part of its vibrant community. The Port of Houston ranks first in the United States in international waterborne tonnage handled and second in total cargo tonnage handled. Houston has many cultural institutions and exhibits that attract more than seven million visitors a year to the Museum District. The city has an active visual and performing arts scene in the Theater District and offers year-round resident companies in all major performing arts.
There are two methods by which you may register for the RAMP conference. The first way is to download the Conference Registration Form using the hyperlink below, complete the form, and mail it with a check made payable to RAMP to Dr. Leon Dickson at the Howard University address listed. The second method is by using the PayPal payment button which appears below. If you use PayPal to register, you must still download and fill out the Conference Registration Form indicating that you have used PayPal and then send it by mail to Leon Dickson at his listed address or scan and attach the registration form to an email to Dr. Leon Dickson at ldickson@howard.edu.
Conference Preliminary Schedule
Hotel and Travel Information
Hotel Information
The 31st RAMP Conference will be held at the Renaissance Houston Greenway Plaza Hotel. The conference begins Thursday, February 2, 2012 and continues through midday Saturday, February 4, 2012. The mean temperature in Houston during this time is 50 degrees.
The Renaissance Houston Greenway Plaza Hotel is an upscale modern premier AAA Four Diamond Hotel with 388 spacious guest rooms, including 5 suites. The hotel is located in the heart of Houston and has an impressive array of facilities, amenities, and services. It is one (1) mile from Rice Village offering 300 shops and restaurants; two (2) miles from the prestigious and upscale Galleria; three (3) miles from the Texas Medical Center; and approximately four (4) miles from Downtown Houston, Rice University, and The Museum District. The hotel is also within walking distance to fine dining and nightlife. Complimentary transportation is available up to three miles.
The guest room rate is $99.00 for single/double occupancy plus tax, per night. The rate includes in-room WiFi. The hotel will honor this rate one (1) day before and after the primary conference dates. Guest rooms and suites boast sensational skyline views of the city and feature walk-in closets, work stations, and plush Revive bedding.
To ensure you receive the conference special room rate, reservations must be received at the hotel on or before Wednesday, January 20, 2012. After this date, any reservations shall be on an availability basis and at the hotel’s then current available rate. When reserving your room, be sure to identify yourself as a RAMP Conference attendee. Individual reservations must be made directly with the hotel by calling the hotel reservations department at 1-800-266-9432. All reservations must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. If you need special accommodations, be sure to request them when making the reservation.
Reservations can also be made by accessing RAMP’s personalized web page on the hotel website: Renaissance Houston Greenway Plaza Hotel
Transportation
The Renaissance Houston Greenway Plaza Hotel in Houston, TX is easily accessible from both major airports, George Bush Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and Houston Hobby (HOU), as well as all major Texas interstates in the Houston area. The hotel is located near the intersections of Buffalo Speedway/Edloe and US Highway 59 in the Greenway Plaza office/shopping complex. The hotel is approximately 20 miles from IAH airport and 11 miles from HOU airport. Taxi and Super Shuttle Services are available from both airports.
The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service within a 3-mile radius of the hotel, including service to The Houston Galleria shopping experience.
Discounted self parking ($10/day) is available at the hotel. Valet parking is $18 per overnight.