20th Annual CCIS 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 Events
Pre-Conference |
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| Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Optional day excursion to Cordova – Return to Seville at 5pm |
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| Cordova – Pre Conference Excursion A Day trip to Cordova is available to conference participants on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. This trip must be reserved and purchased directly through The International College of Seville (ICS). The deadline for booking the excursion is March 4, 2009. The price for the excursion is $150.00 (Price includes: taxis, AVE to Cordova, entrance to monuments, and tour guides. Lunch is not included). The contact at ICS for this excursion is Ignacio Martinez –imartinez@ics-seville.org |
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| Wednesday, March 11, 2009 | |||||
| 10am – 5pm |
Campus Tours The Int'l College of Seville The University of Seville (Sign up at the CCIS Registration Desk) |
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Conference |
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| Wednesday, March 11, 2009 | |
| 6pm | Annual CCIS Business Meeting |
| 6:15pm | Opening Plenary: “A Generation of Study Abroad” |
| 7 – 8:45pm | Opening Reception |
| Thursday, March 12 , 2009 | |
| 8 - 9am | Survival Spanish for Travelers |
| 9:15 – 10:15am | The Bologna Process and Spanish Higher Education |
| 10:15 – 10:45am | Coffee/Tea Break |
| 11am - Noon | Student Panel – The Study Abroad Experience in Seville |
| Noon | All-Conference Luncheon & Awards |
| 2:15 – 3:15pm | Developing Strategic Study Abroad Programs |
| 3:20 – 4:20pm | Spanish Culture Highlights the Bull Fight, Flamenco and Spanish Art. |
| 4:25pm | Afternoon Coffee/Tea |
| Free Evening - Dinner on Your Own | |
| Friday, March 13, 2009 | |
| 8 - 9am | Survival Spanish for Travelers |
| 9:15 – 10:30am | U.S. – Spain Relations: Then and Now |
| 10:30 – 10:45am | Coffee/Tea Break |
| 10:45am - Noon | Recession and Study Abroad – Instant Issues |
| Noon | Conference Ends |
Post-Conference |
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| Friday, March 13, 2009 | |
| Afternoon Post-conference walking tour – “Three Cultures: A Historic Walk Through Seville.” (Free) | |
| Saturday, March 14, 2009 | |
| Mid-Morning Post-conference visit to Italica (Roman ruins). Includes: Transportation, entrance ticket, tour guides, and lunch - Registration at CCIS Conference Desk. ($75.00) | |
CCIS Board and Committee Members are reminded that governance meetings take place on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 from 8am – 5pm (Conference Planning, however, meets the evening of March 10, 2009).
Hotel Reservations
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Conference Hotel
Hotel Meliá Sevilla
The Hotel Meliá Sevilla’s address is Dr. Pedro de Castro, # 1. The Hotel Meliá Sevilla is located in the heart of Seville in front of the Maria Luisa Park and the Plaza de España. It is 2 km from Santa Justa Train Station and 9 km from the San Pablo Airport (Taxi: Train station to Hotel Meliá Sevilla is approximately 10€) (Taxi: Airport to Hotel Meliá Sevilla is 25-30€). Note: The International College of Seville will provide complimentary shuttles on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 1pm, 3pm, and 5pm.
The Hotel Meliá Sevilla has restaurants, a spa, exercise facilities, and swimming pools. It is within three blocks of the trolley stop to the Historic District. There are several cafes near the hotel and a full service convenience store. Reservations are currently being accepted and you may reserve a room at the Hotel Meliá Sevilla by completing their reservation form. The Hotel Meliá Sevilla’s reservation form can easily be downloaded below.
Download: Hotel Reservation Form
This document is in MS Word format and will allow you to type in your information electronically and return it to the Hotel Meliá Sevilla via email: reservas.melia.sevilla@solmelia.com. This online hotel reservation form sent to this email address is the only way to reserve Hotel Meliá Sevilla rooms for the 20th Annual CCIS Conference.
Note: The date for the reservation cut off is January 10, 2009.
Conference Registration
Download: Conference Registration Form
This document is in MS Word format and will allow you to type in your information electronically and email the completed form to joshua@ccisabroad.org.
Reminder: Payments cannot be made on-line. Early registration deadline date is December 20, 2008.
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
College Consortium for International Studies
2000 P Street, NW Suite 503
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 223-0330
Fax: (202) 223-0999
Preliminary Program Info
Download Preliminary Program Brochure (1.5MB)
A Reminder: This brochure includes a conference registration form, but it will not print at full size. We request that you use the electronic Conference Registration Form posted above. If you would like us to send you a hard copy of the original Preliminary Program Brochure, please contact Joshua at CCIS .