Announcements

Subscribe to the new International Journal of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning

The International Journal of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (IJCELL) was launched by the Centre for Research in Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning, School of Professional and Continuing Education at the University of Hong Kong. First published in early November, 2008, the IJCELL is available in both English and Traditional Chinese versions twice a year in November and May.  

The purposes underlying the publication of the IJCELL are:

• To strengthen institutional, local, regional and international research collaboration
• To establish an international platform for information sharing and academic exchanges on continuing education and lifelong learning
• To disseminate research findings on continuing education and lifelong learning through academic activities and publications

For subscription information, visit the Centre for Research in Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning website. 

2nd Sloan-C Symposium on Emerging Technology Applications for Online Learning
Online Registration is now Available!
June 17-19, 2009
Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California

Attend the conference face-to-face, or attend virtually.  Symposium tracks highlight and demonstrate research, application and best practices of important emerging technological tools related to social networking, assessment, open educational resources, new media and support services.

Who Should Attend
This conference, which will provide the latest information on emerging technology applications for online learning, is geared to both experienced professionals and interested newcomers to online learning who hail from a variety of work sectors, including higher education, continuing education, business, government, health care, professional associations, and nonprofit organizations.

Online registration and additional information is available at the Symposium Web site.

NUTN 2009 – Annual Conference on Distance Education: Quality in Motion

June 21 - 23, 2009
Saratoga Hilton, in Saratoga Springs, NY

Look around---university layoffs, budget cuts, travel restrictions, faculty sabbaticals eliminated—is there any educational environment in the world that hasn’t been impacted by the economic situation?

During times such as these, we depend on our trusted colleagues and respected visionaries to guide our thinking as we align our distance education programs to respond and contribute to those we serve.

We know you’ll find this year’s NUTN 2009: Quality in Motion, a thoughtful response: plenary speakers provide interpretation and inspiration for the challenges ahead in distance education, pre-conference workshops and conference sessions will generate interesting discussion and practical suggestions and finally—a network of colleagues who are transforming distance education at their own universities. You’ll leave this conference armed with a network of colleagues and great ideas to put into action.

If you are wondering whether this should be the conference you choose this year, think about the following plenary speakers:

• Elliot Masie, CEO of The Masie Center and internationally recognized futurist, analyst, researcher and organizer on the critical topics of workforce learning, business collaboration and emerging technologies

• Robert Richards, Senior Director of the Higher Colleges of Technology, and President of Dubai Men’s College a thought leader in the human and education issues arising from technology and change

• Frank Mayadas, Program Director, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

President’s Panel:
Dr. Alan Davis, President Empire State College
Dr. Wright Lassiter, Chancellor, Dallas County Community College District
Dr. Susan Aldridge, President University of Maryland University College

NUTN 2009, June 21-23, held in Saratoga Springs, NY is the perfect location for June: an incredible area of historical importance and charm, great walk-around town, several area colleges which add to the ambience and activity, home to famous race tracks and great restaurants, all located at the foot of the Adirondacks Mountains. Don’t miss this!

10th National Outreach Scholarship Conference

Pathways of Engagement:
Connecting Civic Purpose to Learning and Research - Locally and Globally

September 28 - 30, 2009
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel
on The University of Georgia Campus in Athens, Georgia

Make plans now to attend! 
Registration information is available at www.outreachscholarship.org       

Who should attend?

• Faculty members interested in connecting their disciplinary expertise to the needs of communities through the scholarship of engagement, engaged research, or student service-learning projects.
• University leaders interested in discussing structural issues and incentives to expand and strengthen the engagement of their institutions with communities, locally and globally.
• Students who are connecting their learning to the needs of communities through service-learning projects.
• Community members who are working to increase university engagement.

Through participation in interactive sessions, networking opportunities, and keynote addresses by internationally recognized speakers, you will learn more about the current thinking on these questions:

• What is the future of outreach and engagement in higher education?
• How can engaged scholarship enhance a broad, integrated approach to teaching, research, and service?
• How do colleges and universities provide support and incentives for faculty members and students to connect their research and learning to the needs of communities, locally or globally?
• How do faculty members build strong relationships between communities and universities, locally or globally?
• How do faculty members practice the scholarship of engagement, and what is the impact of such work on the faculty member, on the faculty member's students, or on the communities served?
• How do students connect their learning to the needs of communities, and what is the impact of their service-learning projects on their academic learning, personal growth, and development of civic purpose?

Information about the 2009 conference is available on-line at http://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/conferences/ outreach_conference/index.phtml  

Sponsored by the members institutions of the National Outreach Scholarship Partnership

• Michigan State University
• North Carolina State University
• The Ohio State University
• The Pennsylvania State University
• Purdue University
• The University of Alabama
• The University of Georgia
• The University of Kentucky
• The University of Wisconsin-Extension