21st Annual College Consortium for International Studies Conference
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If you are interested in becoming an official sponsor for the conference, please contact Harlan at (202) 223-0330. There are many opportunities available at all levels of sponsorship.
Conference Hotel
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Conference Hotel
Hyatt Regency Jersey City
The Hyatt Regency Jersey City, located on the Hudson River provides exquisite views of New York City and will be an incredible setting for the 21st Annual CCIS Conference. The PATH train, located right outside the hotel, offers a quick 5-minute ride to lower Manhattan and 15-minute ride to mid-town Manhattan. The Hyatt Regency has exercise facilities open 24 hours, an indoor heated pool, the Vu Restaurant and Lounge, the Business Center, and many other amenities. Many restaurants, a food court, and a convenience store are located near the hotel.
The deadline to receive the special CCIS rate for the following occupancies is February 15, 2010:
| Single Occupancy | $149 | |
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| Double Occupancy | $149 |
To reserve a room at the special CCIS rate, please visit the CCIS Lodging Reservation Website
You may also make a reservation by calling (888) 421-1442. The conference rate is also available for CCIS member’s pre- and/or post-conference weekends.
CCIS Board and Committee members are reminded that governance meetings take place from 1pm, March 9, 2010 through March 10, 2010, and they should make their reservations accordingly.
Both workshops are from 1-4pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 and the conference starts on Wednesday at 6pm and ends Friday at 1pm.
Jersey Boys on Broadway
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2006 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical
An exciting opportunity to get group rate tickets for Jersey Boys for Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 8:00pm!!!
“It’s just to good to be true!” Broadway’s biggest success story takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – and, as the New York Times says, the crowd goes wild!” Follow the grads to-rock-to riches take of the four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom. Featuring such hits as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,:” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Oh, What a Night” and more.
To get information about tickets please download the following attachment: Jersey Boys Tickets
Conference Schedule
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 |
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| 1 - 4 pm | Workshop – Orientation and Training: Using the Consortial Model | ||||
| 1 - 4 pm | Workshop – Safety, Responsibility and Pandemic Planning in Education Abroad | ||||
| 6 - 6:15 pm | Annual CCIS Business Meeting | ||||
| 6:15 – 7 pm | Plenary | ||||
| 7 – 8:30 pm | Opening Reception | ||||
Thursday, March 11, 2010 |
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| 9 – 10:00 am |
Study Abroad on Purpose: Opening Lines of Communication and Networking | ||||
| 10 – 10:30 am | Coffee/Tea Break | ||||
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | Student Panel | ||||
| 11:45am–1:30pm | All-Conference Luncheon & Awards | ||||
| 1:45 – 2:45pm | Academic Issues in Community Colleges That Impede Study Abroad | ||||
| 2:45 - 3:45 pm | Scholarships; Boren and Gilman: Expanding Study Abroad Participation | ||||
| 3 pm | Presidential Session | ||||
| 3:45 – 4:15 pm | Afternoon Coffee/Tea | ||||
| Evening Free – Depart for Jersey Boys | |||||
Friday, March 12, 2010 |
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| 8:30 – 9:30 am | Technology in the Study Abroad Office |
| 9 – 10 am | Coffee/Tea Break |
| 10 – 11 am | Study Abroad, Home Stays and Language learning; the Assumption, the Research, the Surprises |
| 11:15am-12:15pm | Fitting the CCIS Model into an Overall – International Strategy |
| NOTE: Board and Committee Meetings – March 9-10. 2010 | |
Pre-Conference Workshops Information |
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| Orientation and Training: Using the Consortial Model | |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | |
| This workshop is designed for new CCIS members and new staff of CCIS member institutions, and covers the mechanics of enrolling students in CCIS study abroad programs. Topics include: advising and orientation, granting academic credit, transcripting, processing payment, and issuing financial aid. This workshop is led by experienced international educators and provides an opportunity to ask questions and share information about CCIS programs. Workshop fee: $50.00 |
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| Safety, Responsibility and Pandemic Planning in Education Abroad | |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | |
| Safety and responsibility is examined in the context of liability, health and risk management for study abroad. An accompanying workbook will be provided. The workshop is led by authorities on international health and safety issues. Workshop fee: $50.00 |
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Conference Registration
To register for the 21st Annual CCIS Conference, please download the CCIS Registration Form and email to joshua@ccisabroad.org, fax to (202) 223-0330 or mail to:
College Consortium for International Studies
Attn: Joshua Lamangan
2000 P Street, NW, Suite 503
Washington, DC, 20036
Download: 2010 Conference Registration Form
This document is in MS Word format and will allow you to type in your information electronically.
The Preliminary Program is available for download.
Please note that this attachment will not print at normal size, and if you would like to request a Preliminary Program, please contact joshua@ccisabroad.org or call (202) 223-0330.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN MARCH!!!