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Our Hawaii
conferences are now over.
We hope to see you
at one of our upcoming international conferences!
This page is
under construction!
This page is
under construction for an upcoming conference. As soon as we
have dates and contracts signed, we will get this updated.
Thanks!
The
College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conference and
Applied Business Research (ABR) Conference are being held
at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on the island of
Oahu in Hawaii (www.marriottwaikiki.com),
from January 5-8, 2009
(Monday-Thursday).
The TLC Conference provides a forum for faculty and administrators to share proven and innovative methods in teaching at the
college level. Come to present papers on teaching issues such as: curriculum, ethics in higher education, promotion and
tenure, accreditation, teaching methods and styles, administration, faculty welfare, technology in the classroom, teacher
evaluation, department-specific issues, and related topics.
The
ABR Conference provides a forum for faculty to present their
research on any business, economics, or business-related topic. For
both conferences, a Best Paper Award is issued for the best paper in
each session. Papers winning the Best Paper Award will
automatically be reviewed
for possible publication in one of our academic journals. Papers not
winning an award may also be submitted for journal review.
For those who cannot
attend the conference and still wish to present a paper at this
conference, we now offer an E-session for your
convenience. You must still pay the registration fee and submit
a paper; however rather than physically attending the
conference, your paper will be available electronically at the
conference for viewing and comments. We will need your
presentation emailed to us in PowerPoint format, or with
"voice-over"
PowerPoint, by December 15, 2008.
You are invited to attend the
conference, even if you choose not to present a paper.
Please register for either conference and you may attend both for
one registration fee. Please put "Attending only" in the paper
title line on the registration form.
The final version of
your abstract or paper must be
received by December 15, 2008
(now extended). The conference registration fee is
due December 18, 2008.
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Hotel and
Travel Reservations / Information:
A
block of rooms is available at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
& Spa at
a special rate of $219.00
per night (single/double) for January 5-8, 2009
plus tax and
a $7.33 (round trip) portage charge and $2/day housekeeping fee. (A third adult is an additional $40.)
The extended deadline for this rate is December 15, 2008, so please make your
reservations soon.
To receive the special
$219.00 rate, you must call
1-800-367-5370 or 1-808-922-6611 and mention "The
Clute Institute" conference.
Please note that there is a limit on the number of
rooms reserved for all preferred rates, so book your room as soon as you can.
Hotel conference sleeping room rates are only good for reservations
made by December 15, 2008.
We also have
a special pre-conference rate for January 1 & 2 of $319.00, plus tax
etc. For rates after the conferences, you will need
to negotiate directly with the hotel.
For additional hotel information,
visit their website at www.marriottwaikiki.com/.
Parking:
If you have a car to park, the resort has additional
charges.
The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is located on Waikiki Beach
in Oahu (the island known as "the gathering place").
The closest airport is Honolulu. To arrange for shuttle
from the airport, below are recommended shuttle and taxi services:
1.
Robert's of
Hawaii Airport Shuttle: phone 808-539-9400
They do not require advance
reservations and provide service to all Waikiki hotels. They
pick up at the airport every 30 minutes and run 24 hours. (Discounted fare may ONLY
be purchased at the airport).
2.
Airport Island
Shuttle: phone 808-521-2121
Reservations may be made
via phone from 8am to 6pm with 24-hour advance notice.
3.
Airport Express
Island Shuttle: phone 808-674-0101
Reservations are suggested
24 hours prior to pick-up time or you may call upon arrival at the
airport (pick-up time is not guaranteed).
4.
Oahu Airport
Island Shuttle: phone 808-681-8181
You will
need reservations made 24 hours prior to pick-up or the price is
higher.
5. The following are
taxi services. The cost was approximately $25.00 one way (2
years ago) between
the airport and all hotels:
Charley's: phone
808-531-1333
The CAB: phone
808-422-2222
City Taxi: phone
808-524-2121
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| Submit
a Paper
The use of
email and email attachments is highly encouraged for all
correspondence; however, if you prefer, you are welcome to send us a
hard copy and CD via regular mail.
Please note that e-session presentations require your paper to be
submitted in PowerPoint format, preferably with "voice-over".
Email: Submit an abstract/proposal (not to exceed
1,500 words) or a full paper to
Staff@CluteInstitute.com
by email attachment.
Regular Mail: Send an
IBM compatible CD with your abstract/proposal (not to exceed
1,500 words) or a full paper to the Clute Institute for Academic
Research, P.O. Box 620760, Littleton, CO 80162, USA.
The submission due date (extended
deadline)is December 15, 2008. Please contact us if you
need an extension.
Style Guidelines
for Accepted Papers
The final version of
your abstract or paper must be
received by December 15, 2008. The conference registration fee is
due December 18, 2008.
(extended deadline)
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or rejection. Near conference deadlines we usually send
this notification within 1-2 business days. The Registration Form, required for all participants
including those who are "attending only", is available online by pressing on the appropriate button above.
If you wish to have
your full paper included in the proceedings, the final
manuscript should be formatted as follows:
Use Microsoft Word on 8.5" x 11" paper,
fully prepared in the way you want it to look in the
proceedings. For example, tables must be placed where
you want them to appear. If you have complex tables,
diagrams, or symbols in the paper, please send us a hard
copy for reference purposes in case the tables do not
transmit successfully.
Single-spaced,
left-justified, have 1-inch margins on all
four sides
Any "Times"
font, (Times New Roman, CG Times, etc.) at 10
points (with the exception of the title, which must
be at 26 points), and not exceed 15 pages in length. To
ensure the quality of the published proceedings, authors
are urged to take care while preparing their
manuscript.
Papers exceeding fifteen pages will be assessed a $10
fee for each page over the limit.
The following information
is required with submitted papers:
Name and title, institute affiliation, mailing address,
and email address for all authors (please specify a
contact author, if there is more than one)
Conference for which the paper is submitted
Paper title
Academic department to which paper pertains (if
appropriate)
Abstract
Key Words
Body of paper.
Please do not use
Microsoft Word features (columns or styles) in the
formatting of your paper. References and endnotes need
to be consistent and in a generally-accepted format.
If necessary, please indicate the conference day on
which you prefer to present (checked on the Registration
Form or via a separate email message).
For questions, please
contact us at
Staff@CluteInstitute.com.
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History
and Social Activities
The Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is located on Waikiki Beach in
Oahu (the island known as "the gathering place").
Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian islands. It is 40
miles long and 26 miles wide and is the location of the state's
largest city and capital - Honolulu, which means "protected bay" and
is on the southern end of the island.
Two mountain ranges divide the island from northwest to southeast.
The Waianae Range to the west and the Koolau Range to the east mark
the edges of Oahu's central plain.
Here are a few
suggestions to
occupy your non-conference time:
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Waikiki offers
palm-fringed, sandy beaches; rocky shores; serene valleys;
waterfalls; jungles; plantations; vibrating nightlife; superb
shopping for all tastes; a multitude of first-class restaurants and
hotels; a bubbly art scene with many interesting galleries and
events; museums; the Zoo; Waikiki Aquarium; and many concerts with
international performers.
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Check out the art at the
Zoo fence on the weekend and the crafts in Kapiolani Park.
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See a FREE movie on
Waikiki's Queen Beach every Saturday night.
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The "North Shore" area of
the island is famous for being the world's best surf spot where, in
winter, the waves can reach heights of around 40 feet or more.
Between November and March, international surf pros show their
skills in many competitions.
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The scenic windward
(eastern) coast of Oahu offers great views of the majestic Koolau
Mountains and beautiful bays. As there is more rainfall on
this side of the island, the vegetation is lush and even jungly.
The beautiful beaches of Kailua and Waimanalo, with their shallow
turquoise waters, are inviting to swimmers and snorkelers, as well
as sun worshippers.
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The leeward (western)
side of Oahu is dryer and less green. The beaches offer great
surfing in the winter and snorkeling in the summer.
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One of the top historic
sites on Oahu is "Pearl Harbor" where World War II began for the
United States. It is located just a few miles to the west of
Honolulu. After browsing through the museum, you can board a
ship that will take you to the USS Arizona Memorial.
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Downtown Honolulu has
many historic sites: Iolani Palace, the famous statue of King
Kamehameha, and historic Chinatown; and the Bishop Museum is
overflowing with artifacts and reminders of Hawaii's rich and
colorful history.
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Benefits of Attending the ABR and TLC Conferences
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We offer a
variety of sessions: regular, e-session,
workshop, panel, and poster.
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Professors will
be able to improve research and teaching
skills.
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For those who
cannot attend the conference for whatever
reason, our e-session offers them the
opportunity to present their papers
electronically and still receive their peers'
feedback.
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Papers winning
the Best Paper Award will automatically be
reviewed for possible publication in one of
our academic journals. All of our journals are
listed in appropriate Cabell's directories.
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All accepted
papers/abstracts are double-blind reviewed and
will be published in our refereed conference
proceedings, unless otherwise requested.
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"Abstract only"
publications in the conference proceedings are
permitted. The proceedings are not copyrighted,
allowing authors to submit their papers to other
journals and conferences.
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Conference
attendee voting will determine recipients of
both the TLC and IBER conference Best Paper
awards. However, to actually win a Best Paper
Award or to be considered for publication in one
of our academic journals, we must have the
completed paper to evaluate.
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Faculty may
organize a session, invite participants, and
serve as the session chair. If you are
interested, please contact the conference chair,
Ronald C. Clute, Ph.D. at
Staff@CluteInstitute.com.
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Faculty may
specify their preferred presentation day.
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Important Dates
Abstracts/proposals must be received by
the extended deadline of December
15, 2008. Emails of acceptance or rejection will be transmitted within
one week. Near
conference deadlines we usually send this notification within 1-2
business days.
If you need to restrict your presentation time to a particular day, please
write it in on the registration form that is due with your attendance
fee by December 18, 2008. The TLC and ABR Conference dates are
Monday through Thursday, January 5-8 , 2009.
Please note that there is a limit on the number of
rooms reserved for all preferred rates, so book your room as soon as you can.
Hotel conference sleeping room rates are only good for reservations
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Conference Fees
Fees for the 2009 ABR and TLC Conferences are:
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To attend either or both conferences (whether or not a paper is
being presented), there is a total one-time registration fee of
$325.00 per attendee. This fee includes: admission to both
conferences, an approximate 20-minute time slot to present one paper
at either conference, a printed copy of the conference program, a
copy of the proceedings on a USB flash drive, and admission to all
receptions, coffee breaks, etc. The conference proceedings will
also be available for anyone to download off of our website at no
cost after the conference. All attending conference participants
must pay the registration fee and at least one author per paper must
attend, unless the paper is being presented in an e-session.
- To present an additional paper at
either conference, or to present the same paper at both conferences,
there is an added fee of $100.00 per paper. For example:
- A faculty member may register for one conference and present
the same paper at both conferences for a total of $425.00.
- A faculty member may register for both conferences ($325.00
fee includes admittance to both) and present two papers at the
same conference for a total of $425.00.
The registration fee must
be received by December 18, 2008 to assure scheduling in the program.
There is a $50 fee if cancellation is received between December
18 and 24,
2008; and there will be no refund for cancellations received after
December 24, 2008.
A pre-paid $25 fee is imposed on all conference
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Please contact
our staff if you have any questions.
The Clute Institute For Academic Research
Ronald C. Clute, Ph.D.,
Conference Chair
Email:
Staff@CluteInstitute.com
Website: www.cluteinstitute.com
Telephone: 303-904-4750
Fax: 303-978-0413 |
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1. Dress
Code:
We do not have a dress code; what goes for classroom
attire goes for the conference. The important
thing is to be comfortable.
2. Presentation Room Equipment: Each
presentation room will be equipped with a laptop,
data projector and screen for PowerPoint
presentations. There will not, however, be a
transparency projector. Please bring your
presentation on a flash drive or USB drive, as well
as 10 - 15 copies of your paper for distribution.
3. Session Timing: We plan to allow
approximately 20 minutes for each presentation.
4. Best Airfare: Consult with your travel
agent and the Internet (priceline.com,
cheaptickets.com, expedia.com, and lowestfare.com)
for the lowest fare. We permit last-minute changes
in your presentation schedule to accommodate your
travel arrangements.
5. CPE Credit: Professionals seeking
Continuing Professional Education Credit should
contact the conference chair or indicate on the
Registration Form that they must receive CPE credit
for attending the conference. Necessary
paperwork is required and will be available at the
conference registration desk.
6. Organize a Session: Faculty may organize
their own session, invite participants, and serve as
the session chair. Please contact us at
Staff@CluteInstitute.com
to make arrangements.
7. Late Submission: If you missed a
deadline, please email
Staff@CluteInstitute.com.
8. Abstract-Only Publications: Authors
often elect to publish only the abstract of their
presentation in the conference proceedings. This
effectively gives the author until the conference
date to complete the paper. This also means that the
author is free to submit the paper to another
journal without copyright consequences. This is
possible because the paper has never been published
elsewhere since only the abstract was published in
the proceedings. The Clute Institute does not
copyright the proceedings, which means that authors
are still free to do as they see fit with the
paper. Consequently, authors can claim academic
credit for a conference presentation, a refereed
conference proceedings publication, and possibly a
journal publication (from one of our journals or a
different journal) from one piece of research.
9. Republishing A
Presentation: Authors are free to publish their
presentation elsewhere without fear of copyright
problems and without permission from the Clute
Institute. However, conference papers that are
selected for and published in one of our journals
are copyrighted by the Clute Institute with the
copyright given back to the author. We do this
because we need to protect ourselves in case the
paper has been plagiarized. Papers are only
published in one of our journals with the consent of
the author.
10. Attending Only: You may attend both
the teaching and the business conference at one
location for one
registration fee. A Registration Form for either
conference is all that is needed (obtained from the
"Registration Form" links above) as well as the
registration fee. Please indicate "attending only"
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TLC and ABR Conference Schedules
Your presentation will be scheduled for the day or days you
request on your Registration Form and we will email &/or post the
conference schedule for authors in the BLOG for this conference
approximately one week to 10 days before
the conference.
The conference schedule will include: author name, paper #,
presentation day, time, and room name.
If your name
is not listed or we have an incorrect date, please contact us
immediately so we can correct the error on the printed program.
Conference Schedule (arranged by author name)
is now available as a link to this. Updated 12/26/08.
Proceedings will be available
on our website after the conference. |
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