Bubba Awards: Recognition on a Shoestring  

This paper is an explanation of a low-cost and high-fun method used by the Lone Star Chapter to recognize officers and committee managers for their work during the past year.

Skinner, Judith N. STC Proceedings (1993). Articles>Collaboration>Community Building>STC

My Brain Works...My Legs Don't! Let's Take the "Dis" out of Disabilities  

STC’s Special Needs Committee has begun its work of information collection for and dissemination to technical communicators with disabilities. This paper by the Committee chair is a “call to arms,” sets out what has been learned so far, and solicits your participation in the ongoing effort.

Skinner, Judith N. STC Proceedings (2000). Presentations>Accessibility

Son Of Bubba: Applying Chapter Experience To Business  

Being a chapter leader can lead to extensive learning and skill development. Many of us overlook the fact that these skills are transferable. Many of us attend the STC Annual Conference with expenses paid by our employer. We often do not attend chapter development sessions because we feel that, as employees, we should attend sessions more applicable to our jobs. Actually, many of the skill we learn in chapter development sessions and in being chapter leaders can be applied equally in well and effectively in our jobs. This paper explores an avenue of recognition that can be applied at work or in the chapter.

Skinner, Judith N. STC Proceedings (1994). Presentations>Management>Assessment

Unstress for Success  

Achieving a balance between one's work life and personal life is not just a 'nice to have.' As more demands are placed upon us, we must be able to achieve balance, to attain a sense of perspective, in our lives. Employers, including you Ifyou are selfemployed, are interested not only in your getting the job done and remaining mentally and physically healthy, they also want you to help them stay alive in a very competitive world. It IS your responsibility to find a way to maintain the balance that is necessary to remain professionally and personally vital.

Skinner, Judith N. STC Proceedings (1995). Careers>TC