THE CENTER FOR INTEGRATED LATENT VARIABLE RESEARCH (CILVR) is pleased to present two back-to-back workshops:

INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING

and

ADVANCED TOPICS IN STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING

Taught by

Gregory R. Hancock  

Dr. Hancock has taught or co-taught dozens of SEM workshops for more than a decade, in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. This coming year in College Park he will be offering two workshops.

Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling: This three-day course assumes no prior experience with SEM, and is intended as both a theoretical and practical introduction.  An understanding of SEM will be developed by relating it to participants’ previous knowledge of multiple linear regression, and then by expanding it to allow for correlated and causally related latent constructs.  We will start with path analysis among measured variables, move into confirmatory factor models, then structural models involving latent causality, and finally into multi-group models and a preview of more advanced topics.  Examples from a variety of disciplines will be accompanied by input and output using the SIMPLIS/LISREL software package.  Throughout the course participants will be able to do practice exercises using SIMPLIS/LISREL; participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own laptop PCs to do these exercises. (Participants will be instructed on how to download the free student version of SIMPLIS/LISREL prior to the course.)

Advanced Topics in Structural Equation Modeling: This two-day course assumes experience with introductory level SEM, such as that provided in our three-day introductory course (immediately preceding this course, or taken previously) or from a fairly typical university course exposure elsewhere.  Topics covered will draw, as time allows, from such topics as: latent means models, latent interactions, latent growth models, categorical data, complex samples / multilevel structural equation models, and power analysis in SEM.  Although this material is necessarily more complex, it will be presented in an approachable hands-on manner for the applied researcher.  Throughout the course participants will be able to do practice exercises using SIMPLIS/LISREL; participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own laptop PCs to do these exercises.  (Participants will be instructed on how to download the free student version of SIMPLIS/LISREL prior to the course.)

 

Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling
January 4-6, 2010, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Monday - Wednesday)
Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union (Building # 163), room to be announced
$595 for all three days; $395 for full-time students

Advanced Topics in Structural Equation Modeling
January 7-8, 2010, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Thursday - Friday)
Location:Adele H. Stamp Student Union (Building # 163), room to be announced
$495 fee for both days; $345 for full-time students

Discount for taking both courses: $995 fee for all five days; $695 for full-time students

 

Workshop information sheet

Workshop registration form

 

AIRPORT INFORMATION

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Baltimore Washington International Airport

 

 

Dulles International Airport

 

Washington National (Reagan) Airport

 

METRO (SUBWAY)

The Campus is conveniently located approximately 1 mile from the College Park-University of Maryland Metro Station. The stop is on the green line of the D.C. Metro System. The University of Maryland Shuttle Bus runs from the College Park Metro stop on a twenty-minute schedule through the Campus. Or, a brisk fifteen-minute walk up a moderate hill through the Campus will bring you to all locations.

D.C. Metro Map: http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm

                           

DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND PARKING INFORMATION

Directions to the University of Maryland can be found below. Once at the University, the workshops will be held in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Building [Campus Map G4, Building #163] and the Benjamin Building [Campus Map G4, Building #143], with rooms as specified above.  You may refer to the interactive campus map provided at: http://www.parking.umd.edu/themap/.

Participants may park at the Union Lane Garage (located between the Adele H. Stamp Student Union and Cole Field House) for a daily fee. There are numerous metered spaces on campus but the University police are diligent about ticketing cars at expired meters as well as cars without appropriate stickers in reserved parking lots. More information about parking on University of Maryland Campus can be found at the web site: http://transportation.umd.edu/visitor.html.

 

From Baltimore and Points North

  • Take I-95 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
  • Take Exit 27 and then follow signs to Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
  • Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
  • Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
  • Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle).
  • Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.

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From Virginia and Points South

  • Take I-95 North to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
  • Continue North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore.
  • Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
  • Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
  • Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
    • Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.

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From Virginia and Points West

  • Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
  • Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore/Silver Spring.
  • Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
  • Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
  • Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
  • Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.

 

From Annapolis and Points East

  • Take U.S. 50 to Washington, D.C.'s Capital Beltway (I-495).
  • Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore.
  • Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
  • Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
  • Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
  • Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.

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From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest)

  • Take 16th St. North which becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line.
  • Go East on I-495 toward Baltimore.
  • Take Exit 25 (U.S. 1 South toward College Park).
  • Proceed approximately two miles south on U.S. Route 1.
  • Turn right into Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
  • Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.

 

From Washington, D.C. (Northeast/Southeast)

  • Take Rhode Island Ave. (U.S. 1 North) which becomes Baltimore Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line.
  • Proceed through the city of College Park.
  • Turn left at Campus Drive entrance (main gate).
  • Proceed up Campus Dr to the "M" circle, go halfway around the circle and continue on Campus Dr (second right after entering the circle) until you see Stamp Student Union on your right side.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. For out-of-town guests, there are several sources of accommodations in the immediate area. Information about hotel pricing and reservations can be found at the web site: http://www.cvs.umd.edu/visit/accommodations.html. Note that participants will need to make their own arrangements for transportation to and from campus.

Some Hotels in the University of Maryland Area

Best Western Maryland Inn: (301) 474-2800
8601 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM and College Park Metro station 
Reservation phone: 1-800- 442-1644
Number of rooms: 118
Mileage from UM: 0.05 Miles

Comfort Inn and Suites: (301) 441-8110
9020 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM
Reservation phone: 1-800-228-5150
Number of rooms: 125
Mileage from UM: 0.8 Miles

Courtyard by Marriott: 301-441-3311
6301 Golden Triangle Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20770
Free cable w/HBO, indoor pool, exercise room, hydrotherapy pool, restaurant/lounge
Special rates for long term stays and weekends
Reservation phone: 1-800-321-2211
Number of rooms: 152
Mileage from UM: 3.7 Miles

Days Inn College Park: (301) 345-5000
9137 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Continental breakfast, cable TV, HBO included, near shuttle and Metro stops
10% discount rate for students
Reservation phone: 1-800-328-7466
Number of rooms: 68
Mileage from UM: 1.1 Miles

Greenbelt Marriott:
6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Reservation phone: 1-800-228-9290
Number of rooms: 283
Mileage from UM: 4.3 Miles

Hampton Inn: (301) 345-2200
9670 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740

Holiday Inn College Park: (301) 345-6700
10000 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Complimentary shuttle service to UM and College Park Metro station
Restaurant, indoor pool, whirlpool sauna, exercise room
Reservation phone: 1-800-872-5564
Number of rooms: 221
Mileage from UM: 1.9 Miles

Holiday Inn Greenbelt: (301) 982-7000
7200 Hanover Dr., Greenbelt, MD 20770
Restaurant/ Lounge, outdoor pool, health spa, coin-operated laundry
Located near Greenway Shopping Center
Reservation phone: 1-800-280-4188
Number of rooms: 204
Mileage from UM: 4.1 Miles

Quality Inn: (301) 864-5820
7200 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Reservation phone: 1-800-221-2222
Numbers of rooms: 154
Mileage from UM: 0.3 Miles

Ramada Limited College Park: (301) 345-4900
9113 Baltimore Ave., College Park, MD 20740
Continental breakfast, cable TV, HBO included, near shuttle and Metro stops
Reservation phone: 1-800-272-6332
10% discount rate for students

Sheraton Calverton: (301) 937-4224095 
4095 Powder Mill Rd., Beltsville, MD 20705
Restaurant/lounge, pool, meeting facility, exercise room
Complimentary shuttle service to UM, Metro and 5 mile radius
Reservations phone: 1-800-325-3535
Number of rooms: 206
Mileage from UM: 4.5 miles

Super 8 Motel: (301) 474- 0894
9150 Baltimore Ave., College Park
10% student discount rate

The Inn and Conference Center:
University of Maryland, University College
Adelphi Rd., University Blvd.
College Park, MD 20740
Reservation phone: 301-985-7509
Numbers of rooms: 108
Mileage from UM: 0.03 Miles