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Stakeholders interested in international higher education collaboration are invited to submit presentation proposals for CONAHEC's Thirteenth North American Higher Education Conference. CONAHEC's conference "Innovation in International Higher Education Collaboration: Creating Opportunities in Challenging Times" will take place from April 21-23, 2010 at our host institution, Rice University, in Houston, Texas, USA.

While the climate surrounding resources for higher education and, more specifically, international engagement, is in many ways uncertain, the need for international education and collaboration has never been more pressing. It is essential that innovative best practices be developed, identified, reinforced and replicated, especially those which can be effective at various scales and which require realistic levels of resources and support. This event will provide a forum for discussion on what innovations are working, being developed or could be developed to facilitate international education and regional cooperation both within North America and between this region and the rest of the world.

Suggested topics:

Track I - Internationalization Issues

• Internationalizing or "glocalizing" institutions and their curricula while strengthening local connections and relevance of institutions
• Involving higher education in local and international economic development; and fostering international opportunities for those unable to leave their home country
• Best practices in efforts to internationalize institutions and curricula
• Fostering the participation of institutions, governments and the business sector in international education and collaboration

Track II - Mobility in Uncertain Times

• Developing, implementing and promoting student and faculty academic mobility
• Promoting quality assurance, recognition and transferability of courses, credits and degrees
• Comparative studies of the development, implementation and promotion of student exchange programs in other regions.
• Dealing with externalities in international mobility (health, safety, etc.)

Track III - Issues & Trends in International Higher Education in NA & Beyond

• Challenges and opportunities in North American higher education institutions
• New competitors and innovative partnerships for North America higher education in a global context
• Lessons learned from European, Asian and Latin American educational initiatives and from inter-regional collaborative programs

Track IV - Identity, Culture and Belonging

• Identities, cultures, languages and societies in a global knowledge-based society
• Preparing youth to adapt to an international & multi-cultural labor market
• Promoting and strengthening North American and Canadian studies

Track V - Innovation in Management of International Education: Doing More with Less

• Managing through the maelstrom: innovative restructuring strategies to position programs for a stronger recovery
• Innovative marketing strategies for international education
• Meeting the challenges in tumultuous times: seizing opportunities in international education

Concurrent sessions will feature 20-minute presentations. Case studies and original research will be considered. Diverse perspectives from all sectors are welcome, not just higher education. We encourage contributions from business, government, non-profit, primary and secondary education. In addition, we invite the sharing of innovative frameworks not traditionally addressed by higher education administrative and international education communities.

LANGUAGES: Presentations may be made in English, Spanish or French. However, due to the high cost involved, only a small number of presentations will benefit from simultaneous interpretation services. We cannot guarantee prior to the conference that any one particular session will be interpreted.

NOTIFICATION: Those who submit a proposal before the deadline will be notified by Friday, January 29, 2010, regarding the decision about its acceptance.

COMPENSATION: Regretfully, presenters will not receive any compensation. Travel, lodging and conference registration fees will be the presenter's responsibility.

DEADLINE TO POST PRESENTATION ON WEB SITE: If your proposal is accepted and you would like your presentation posted on CONAHEC's Web site prior to the event, it must be submitted to CONAHEC by Friday, March 5, 2010. CONAHEC will not provide photocopies of the papers at the event for distribution however, papers will be available in their original language(s) on the CONAHEC website. If desired, presenters are responsible for all costs associated with language translation of their papers/presentations.

Proposals must include:

• A brief abstract (maximum 180 words) summarizing how you plan to address the topic. Please write this in a way that will attract audience members since this will be incorporated into the conference program if your proposal is accepted.
• Complete contact information for each presenter
• A brief biographical summary that illustrates your expertise in the area you propose to address

Please note that abstracts, proposals, and biographical information can be submitted in English, French and/or Spanish, and translations you provide for the other two languages are also gladly accepted. If your proposal is accepted you will also be asked for a digital photograph of yourself (headshot) to be used to publicize your presentation. CONAHEC reserves the right to edit/modify any materials that are used in conference related materials.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM, CONTACT:

Sean Manley-Casimir
Associate Director
CONAHEC - University of Arizona
Telephone: (520) 626-8199
Fax: (520) 626-2675
smanleyc@email.arizona.edu

We look forward to receiving your submission!