SHRUG 2005 - Pre Workshop Survey

SHRUG 2005 PRE WORKSHOP SURVEY

The SHRUG workshop planning committee is in the process of planning this years workshop on November 7th-10th and we would appreciate your help. To ensure that this years conference is a success please take few moments to complete the survey below. If you complete the survey before June 1st, 2005 you will be entered into a drawing for a free registration. Thank you for you time and you cooperation.

1. How long have you been working with GIS or GIS related technologies?

Less than 1 year
1 - 3 Years
4 - 6 Years
7 - 9 Years
More than 10 years

2. What kind of organization do you work for?

Federal government
State government
Local government
Non profit
Private sector
Other

3. What is your GIS level of skills?
Level 1 Introductory Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and data Management Systems
Introductory Knowledge of common Cartographic and tabular data gathering techniques.
Level 2
General Understanding of all Business Line work processes
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (Processes and Software)
Knowledge of Basic Spatial Analysis Techniques
Knowledge of Photogrammetric Processes
Knowledge of Database Management Systems
Knowledge of Web Technologies and processes
Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (Processes and Software)
Knowledge of GPS
Knowledge of Cartographic Principle (Map projections/datums)
Level 3
Ability to compile and produce Cartographic products (Mapping. Imagery, etc)
Ability to manage AE contracts for Geographic Integration Projects, Aerial Surveys, Application
Development and related projects
Ability to perform field surveys/mapping
Ability to prepare Database Models and Data Integration Plans
Ability to Train personnel in GIS usage and Geographic Integration Processes
Perform Advanced Spatial Analysis Operations
Ability to coordinate data integration across multiple business lines
Knowledge of Industry Trends and Best Practices
Level 4
Lead integration teams in Enterprise/Corporate Geographic Information Projects and serve as a
Program Manager.
Working Knowledge of Geographic Information Deployment techniques.

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

4. What software do you work with?

ArcGIS
ArcInfo
ArcView
Autocad
Autocad Map
Erdas
ERMapper
Geomedia
Integraph
Mapinfo
Other

5. What GIS conferences do you attend regularly?

ESRI International Conference
GITA
SERUG (Southeast Regional User’s Group)
URISA
SHRUG
Joint Mapping Conference
GIS Symposium at Troy University
Other

6. What is your level of interest in GIS for technical workshops?

Low High

1 2 3 4 5

Database standards

Emergency response

Mobile GIS and Sensor Web

Permit tracking w/ GIS

Public Health

Public Safety

Real Estate Apps

Satellite imagery

Using GPS

7. Which AutoDesk training class would you most like to attend?

AutoCAD Basic
AutoCAD Upgrade
Autodesk Civil 3D
Autodesk Map
Autodesk MapGuide
Autodesk Applications and their interaction with GIS
None

8. Which MapInfo training class would you want to attend?

Introduction to Vertical Mapper
Introduction to Anysite Analyzer
MapInfo TargetPro PSYTE Segmentation
Introduction MapBasic
Geocoding with MapInfo MapMarker
Introduction to MapInfo Professional
Introduction to MapInfo TargetPro
Intermediate MapInfo Professional
Advanced MapInfo Professional
None

9. Which URISA class would you want to attend?

Managing GIS Implementation
GIS-Transportation
GIS and Information Systems Integration
Public Data, Public Access and Security: U.S. Law and Policy
None

10. Which ESRI training class would you want to attend?

Introduction to ArcGIS I
Introduction to ArcGIS II
What's New in ArcGIS 9
Introduction to Programming ArcObjects with VBA
Working with ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
One Building Geodatabases I
One Building Geodatabases II
ArcSDE Administration for Oracle
ArcSDE Administration for SQL Server
Introduction to ArcIMS
None

11. To be eligible for the free registration please fill in the blank below.

Name

Email

Phone Number

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