“I see NPI seminars as an important way for preservation professionals to have opportunities to gain new information, keep abreast of ever-changing laws affecting the preservation field, and learn from other professionals through networking opportunities.” * “I feel like I’ve learned a lot without having to read a dozen text books.”

Applicability: “NPI’s seminars are not only theoretical, but also necessary for everyday use in preservation.” * “I am leaving greatly enriched and educated. I see more clearly what I need to do and how.” * “The seminar provided beneficial information that I can use to do my job more effectively.” * “Absolutely valuable and applicable to my real-world project needs.” * “With an emphasis on practical applications, the seminar was firmly based in reality and real experience.”

Instructors and participants: “I especially appreciated the fact that the NPI instructor was a working professional. I was also impressed by the caliber of attendees. The seminar drew a wide variety of professionals which facilitated discussion tremendously.” * “The first-hand experiences of the instructors and participants was very helpful.” * “The many relevant examples helped to understand how to apply the things I learned in class.”

Complexity: “The NPI seminar gave me valuable insight into the issues and process.” * “As someone who has attended many seminars, this one was by far the most helpful.” * “It allowed me to think outside of the box and to develop different approaches.” * “The presentation made a complex subject more understandable.”

Descriptions of NPI seminars: exceed expectations * very interesting * useful * practical * valuable * applicable to the real world * terrific * pragmatic * thought provoking * extremely timely * high quality * relevant • stimulated intellectually * well organized * intensive * in depth * easy to understand * informative * exciting * excellent * hit the mark * holistic approach * well balanced * comprehensive in scope

From a seasoned professional: “As someone who works in historic preservation, I rely on your seminar series as a guide to what I should know about. I consider your series incredibly useful.” To a novice in the cultural resource management field: “It was more interesting and fun than I thought it could be. As a student I was able to participate and understand as well as the professionals the priorities in the process.”