MSU invites papers for edu conference

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Dubai: Michigan State University in Dubai is pleased to announce the call for papers for: The 2nd Dubai International Conference in Higher Education: Sustaining Success Through Innovation .

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Sustaining success in the rapidly changing arena of Higher Education is a global challenge. Bringing creativity and innovation to the way we educate today is of the utmost importance. The aim of this international conference is to provide for all those closely connected with Higher Education, a forum for sharing experience and expertise in creating innovative and successful learning, teaching, research and outreach environments fit for Higher Education in the 21st century.

All submissions will be peer reviewed and acceptance will be based on quality, relevance, and originality. Presenters will be given the opportunity to have their submissions included in the on-line conference proceedings. Early registration for this two-day event is advised.

Date: 19-20 January 2014
Venue: The Conference Centre, Block 1, Knowledge Village, Dubai, U.A.E.
Audience: Educators, students, academic managers, quality assurance and educational system leaders, and researchers

CONFERENCE TRACKS

Providing excellence through innovation
Ensuring quality in learning and teaching
Demonstrating excellence in research and outreach

REGISTRATION
To register online, visit our website at http://dubai.msu.edu/conference/2014.

SUBMISSIONS

Participants are invited to submit proposals for paper presentations, workshops, or poster presentations. All submissions will be peer reviewed by the Conference Advisory Committee. Please read the ‘Submission Guidelines’ carefully before submission. Click here to go to the Submission Guidelines page.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Abstract submission: 1 November 2013
Final paper / Workshop / Poster submissions: 16 December 2013
Notification of acceptance will normally be within two weeks from date of receipt
Registration as a non-presenting delegate closes on January 12, 2014.
Late requests to present should be addressed to the conference coordinator - Lulett Escarpe at escarpe@msu.edu

Dr Tessa Dunseath,Executive Director
Michigan State University | Dubai, UAE
Chair, Conference Advisory Committee

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