Weather and Dress
Attire at the conference varies from casual to dressy. Your dress for outside should anticipate variation in November weather. While all of the sessions are held at the Armstrong Student Center, you may want to enjoy the beautiful campus or go uptown for a visit.
Transportation
Airport Shuttle
The Cincinnati International Airport is about one hour south of Oxford in northern Kentucky off I-275. The Dayton International Airport is about one hour northeast of Oxford in Vandalia, Ohio, off I-70. Listed are the shuttle/taxi services that will provide transportation to and from either airport. Please contact the company of your choice directly to make transportation arrangements. You may also check with Uber or Lyft for a ride. Note: It may be less expensive to rent a car at the airport.
- Executive Transportation: (859)261-8841/(800)990-8841; Website
- Oxford Transportation: (513)523-8728; Website
- Statzer Services: (513)616-2828; Website
Directions and Parking
Interactive Google Map to Armstrong Student Center:
Armstrong and Other Maps:
Parking
The venue for the Conference is the Armstrong Student Center, 550 East Spring Street, Oxford, Ohio.
There is limited parking near the Armstrong Student Center. The Conference, in conjunction with Miami University Parking and Transportation Services, offers several different parking options. More information coming soon.
- Use the Visitor Parking Permit to park in ALL campus parking lots EXCEPT those where Admission Guest parking permits are required. Parking meters MUST be paid to avoid violations.
- Use the Visitor Parking Permit to park at the Campus Avenue parking garage for no fee. The address of the parking garage is 501 S. Campus Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056.
The Conference offers a complimentary shuttle service between the Armstrong Student Center, the local hotels, and the parking garage. Be sure to call (513-529-9263) in advance to reserve shuttle space. We suggest calling 30 minutes before desired pick-up.
Registration, Lodging and Meals
Registration
When you arrive at the Armstrong Center, please check-in at the conference registration desk to pick up your conference materials.
Lodging Information
Lilly Conference attendees are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. We strongly recommend making your reservation as soon as possible; rooms sell out quickly. We are holding blocks of rooms at the following hotels for your convenience. Please call the hotel of your choice and mention the Lilly Conference when you make your reservation to receive the conference rate.
Hotels with Reserved Blocks
College Inn
(513)523-2722
5190 College Corner Pk
Oxford, OH 45056
Rate: $59 – $89: rate dependent on night(s) of reservation
Cut off Date: 11/15/23
Best Western Sycamore Inn
(513)523-0000
6 E Sycamore St
Oxford, OH 45056
Rate: $152
Cut off Date: 10/16/23
Hampton Inn
(513)524-2013
375 S. College Ave.
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Rate: $139 – $239: rate dependent on night(s) of reservation
Cut off Date: 10/15/23
Hueston Wood Lodge and Conference Center
(513)664-3500
5201 Lodge Road
College Corner, OH 45003
Rate: $125.10 – $161.10: rate dependent on night(s) of reservation and room type
Cut off Date: 9/15/23
The Marcum Hotel and Conference Center
(513)529-6911
951 E. Withrow St
Oxford, OH 45056
Rate: $129 – $249: rate dependent on night(s) of reservation
Cut off Date: 10/20/22
Please see the list of additional lodging options in and around the Oxford area. You may also check on AirBnB or VRBO for additional accommodations. However, we cannot guarantee shuttle service for any location other than the local hotels.
Meals
If you purchased meals as part of your registration, you will receive your meal tickets when you check in at the conference registration desk. To enter the dining room, you must have a meal ticket for that meal and wear your nametag. Please note that changes to purchased meals and dietary restrictions cannot be made after you arrive. Changes to how meals are served may be necessary due to health and safety policies.
If you did not purchase conference meals, there are plenty of dining establishments in the Armstrong Student Center, on the Miami campus, and in uptown Oxford (6 to 7 blocks from Armstrong). Also, several local pizza and sandwich establishments will deliver to your lodging unit; your hotel’s front desk may have menus and can recommend where to order.
For questions concerning other establishments, feel free to ask anyone at the conference registration desk
No-Smoking Policy
The following no-smoking policy, mandated by the State of Ohio, has been adopted by Miami University and applies to the Armstrong Student Center:
In order to promote the health of our students, faculty, staff & visitors, all Miami University campuses are designated Smoke-Free Environments, effective August 1, 2008. Smoking is prohibited in all University-owned facilities and grounds. Smoking is only permitted in personal automobiles.
Code of Conduct
The Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching is dedicated to providing a friendly, safe, supportive experience for all conference attendees regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, or religion (or lack thereof). We do not tolerate harassment in any form. Offensive language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including during presentations, workshops, meals, and breaks, and on Facebook, Twitter, and other online media.
Conference attendees violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference immediately by conference staff and organizers. Anyone asked to leave will not receive a refund.
Expectations of Attendees
The Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching reminds participants of the following expectations:
- Report any behavior that violates the Code of Conduct.
- Respect personal space and use common courtesy rules for personal interaction.
- Wear your conference name tag at all times during conference hours.
- Remember that only registered conference attendees are permitted to attend conference sessions, meals, and social events.
- Be mindful of others around you to ensure a great experience for other attendees.
- Follow the rules and regulations of the conference venue, Armstrong Student Center.
- Dress and behave in a professional manner.
Miami University Policies on COVID-19 Safety
Information on Miami’s response to the pandemic can be found at https://miamioh.edu/covid19/index.html.
Activities and Entertainment
Join us after the plenary presentation in the Armstrong Red Zone for our own special “Lilly Trivia Contest” and fellowship. For Trivia, sign up at the registration desk as a team and test your knowledge of everything from assessment techniques to pop music! Don’t have a team? Sign up anyway and we will put one together for you.
If trivia is not your thing or you’re seeking a more relaxed community atmosphere, come to the Armstrong Shade Family room on Friday evening to enjoy music by The Lilly Hammers.
For a Quiet Moment
If you would like a quiet moment, there are many comfy spaces in Armstrong’s Shade Family Room.
Internet Access
During the Lilly Conference, the Armstrong Student Center provides attendees access to a wireless network specifically for the conference.
Attendees will receive this information when they check-in at the conference.
Conference App
Lilly conference attendees will have access to a mobile conference app, via Guidebook, prior to the start of the conference, that works on iOS devices (ipads and iphones) as well as Android devices. It will allow users to customize their conference experience: Create a personalized schedule, download session documents, even take notes that you can later send to yourself! The app will also allow you to interact with other conference attendees and presenters via messaging and email.
Attending Sessions
Preconference Workshops
Several half-day preconference workshops are offered on Thursday afternoon. Registration for the workshops must be made prior to the start of the conference.
Conference Sessions
There are several types of sessions, varying in length from 45 minutes to over an hour. The titles, abstracts, and proposals for sessions are available on the Presenters and Sessions page and in the mobile app (Guidebook). Please look these over before the conference to determine which sessions you would like to attend. Build your own personal schedule in Guidebook!
Presenter Round Tables
If you have purchased meals at the conference and would like to join one of the presenters at a special presenter’s round table during one of the meals, please check the Friday and Saturday luncheon tables and Friday dinner tables listed in the conference schedule. Space at the presenter round tables is limited, so we recommend that you sign up at the registration desk as soon as possible. NOTE: may be subject to change due to health and safety measures.
Arrive at Sessions Early!
We recommend that you arrive at sessions early in order to guarantee seating. For sessions that run concurrently, select more than one to attend—if your first choice is full, move to your second choice, etc. It is difficult to predict which sessions will be in most demand, and room sizes vary.