PROPOSAL DEADLINE: Early Bird Incentive** June 30, 2009
Final Deadline is August 1, 2009

NAFSA: ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS
2009 REGION IV CONFERENCE SESSION PROPOSAL
October 18-20, 2009
The Kahler Grand Hotel, Rochester, MN

**Early Bird Incentive: $100 per session maximum. (This may be split between two individuals in the form of two $50 checks.) Each individual may receive only one reimbursement, even if multiple sessions are proposed. Reimbursements will be distributed by Region IV treasurer, Heather Hoel, on the last day of the conference in the exhibit hall. Early Bird Incentives cannot be combined with a Travel Grant.

Please note: Sessions should be submitted as they should appear in print. Please double-check spelling and grammar before submitting your final session proposal. Any edits or additions to proposals will disqualify eligibility for the Early Bird Incentive. In the case that an addition or change should be made to a session proposal, please contact Heather Hoel, hhoel@ucmo.edu with the information.

1. Proposed Title of Session (10 word limit):
2. Session Abstract for Conference Program: (Provide a clear, concise summary of what will be covered in the session. This description will be used in the conference brochure, so please be sure it is edited and print-ready. Please limit to 50 words. A full session description for this proposal may be entered in at the bottom of this form. Once this information is submitted, you will not be able to make any changes. Any requested edits will invalidate the early bird incentive.):
3. Knowledge Community:
Multiple selections can be made if necessary, but please try to limit selections to the most relevant Knowledge Community.
International Student and Scholar Services This knowledge community provides professional development opportunities for international student and scholar advisers and for those who work or volunteer in campus-and community-based international programming.
Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation Recruitment, Admissions, and Preparation (RAP) addresses the needs of professionals working in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, marketing, credential evaluation, intensive English programs, sponsored program agencies, and overseas advising.
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship One of NAFSA's newest knowledge communities, Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) fosters connections among scholarship, policy, and practice in international education.
Education Abroad The Knowledge Community for Education Abroad serves professionals who advise U.S. students engaging in study, internship, work, and volunteer opportunities abroad; directors and administrators of such programs; representatives of overseas institutions that accept U.S. students; and faculty and administrators involved in international educational exchange.
International Education Leadership Focused on campus internationalization and leadership, this knowledge community addresses the needs and interests of professionals who are either chief international education officers or mid-career professionals aspiring to be international education leaders.
4.

Session Chair and Presenters: Identify below the Chair or Coordinator for the session or panel. Also provide names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of all presenters.

 

Session Chair/Coordinator (Contact Person)
* Indicates required information
*First Name:
*Last Name:
*Title/Position:
*Institution/
Organization:
Mailing Address:
*Phone:
Fax:
*E-mail Address:
NAFSA Member: Yes No
Presenter 1
First Name:
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NAFSA Member: Yes No
Presenter 2
First Name:
Last Name:
Title/Position:
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NAFSA Member: Yes No
Presenter 3
First Name:
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Title/Position:
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5.
Preferred scheduling: One-hour fifteen minute session
Double session (two and one half hours)
Preferred time for session: Monday October 19 am
Monday October 19 pm
Tuesday October 20 am
Tuesday October 20 pm
No preference
(Preferred time slots cannot always be honored.)

6.

Audiovisual Needs & Comments:

Rooms will have a standard theatre-style setup. No presenters will be charged for equipment, but please be considerate when ordering equipment as Region IV will be paying for each piece. Each room will be equipped with a podium, microphone, flipchart, laptop, LCD projector, and screen. If you will be using the computer and LCD projector, please bring your presentation on a jump drive or disk.

If you will need other audiovisual equipment, please describe your needs in the box below.

7.

If you would like to include a longer version of your session description, you may do so below: