UPDATES: WHAT’S NEW ON THE WEBSITE!     A REVISED Participant List is now available for download.  This list includes all attendees who registered onsite at the conference.  (posted 4-23-07)      A Participant List is now available for download.  Take a look...see who's attending the conference.  (posted 2-21-07)    Online registration is no longer available for the 2007 CIES.  You may register on-site at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel.  A $20 on-site fee will apply.  (posted 2-17-07)   A REVISED Conference Program is now available (posted to the Conference Schedule page 2-10-07)   Philip Altbach to give Eggertsen Lecture and Lois Weis to give Kneller Lecture.  See details on the Conference Features page (posted 2-10-07)   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:  LCD projectors (not laptops) and overhead projectors will be available in all meeting rooms (we found a reasonable vendor!)   Information on the New Scholars Committee sponsored panel, "Family Stress and Academic Life," (posted to the Conference Features page on 1-28-07 )   Information on the Gender and Education Symposium (posted to the Conference Features page on 1-16-07) Information about the New Scholars Workshop on doctoral dissertation research (posted to the Conference Features page on 10-3-06)   The room block at the conference hotel is full.  Suggestions for alternative hotels have been posted on the "Hotel Information" page (posted 1-9-07)   The deadline to receive the Early registration fee has been extended to 1/15/07.  Registration fees will increase after 1/15/07 (posted 12-19-06)   Information about the workshop that will be run by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics at the conference (posted to the Conference Features page 11-21-06)

WELCOME!

I want to welcome you to the website for the Comparative and International Education Society’s 2007 Conference to be held in Baltimore, Maryland at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel from February 25 to March 1.  On behalf of my colleagues on the Conference Planning Committee I would like to invite you to attend what promises to be a very exciting conference.  The conference is being hosted by the University of Maryland, in conjunction with our partners in the Washington Consortium of International Education and Training – American University and George.Washington University

 

 

Theme:  Engaging Our Differences

 

When Gail Kelly was CIES President she was asked why our Society did not consider and pass the kind of resolutions that groups like the Latin American Studies Association and the African Studies Association did.  Gail replied that our Society brings to the table a very diverse range of opinion and perspective that makes it hard to agree on such resolutions but instead offers an unparalleled richness.  That diversity is one of the most important strengths of our Society.  We bring together people engaged in grassroots efforts, field projects, NGOs, universities, and local, national, and international agencies.  Moreover, within and across these sites of practice we bring together people with very different understandings, perspectives, and theoretical frameworks.  This diversity illuminates our discussion of all issues and makes the annual CIES conference a fascinating and engaging cross-roads where people, perspectives, and positions meet, sometimes even clash, always raise issues.  The 2007 CIES Conference theme, “Engaging Our Differences,” is meant to stimulate even more debate and dialogue than usual. 

 

 

Location:  Baltimore
 

Baltimore is a large city with excellent museums, great restaurants, and interesting neighborhoods.  The Inner Harbor is the revamped seaport area that is a major tourist attraction for the whole family boasting the National Aquarium, the Maryland, excellent eating, and much more.  Baltimore is best reached by air to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) (see “Transportation & Directions” page).  Please remember, the conference will be held in Winter – so bring warm clothes! Science Center

 

Some Issues

 

A/V Equipment – Unfortunately, at the moment, it seems likely that there will not be capabilities for laptops and LCD projectors.  It is simply too expensive even if you bring your own (there is a hookup fee).  So plan on using old technology – overhead projectors.  We are investigating alternatives and will notify people if things change.

 

Registration Discount to Stay at Conference Hotel – When CIES holds a conference at a hotel, like this one, it must guarantee that a large block of rooms will be used by CIES members.  There is a substantial financial penalty if we don’t fulfill that guarantee.  Thus, to help this happen, we are offering a small incentive.  If you make reservations at the conference hotel, regular members will get $20 off registration fees and student members will get $10 off.  Please try and stay at the conference hotel!

 

Sincerely,

 

Steve Klees

CIES President-Elect

 

 

 

 

Conference Planning

There are a number of people involved in conference planning and you may contact any of us for more information or to offer suggestions.

President Elect Steven Klees, University, sklees@umd.edu  of Maryland

Conference Program Co-Chairs:  Flavia Ramos, American, framos@american.eduUniversity Carol Anne Spreen, University, spreen@umd.edu  of Maryland Jim Williams, George, jhw@gwu.eduWashington University

Conference Planning Committee  Carolyn Brown, George Washington University, cabrown7@gwu.edu  William Cummings, George, wkcum@usa.netWashington University Mark Ginsburg, Academy for Educational Development, mginsburg49@yahoo.com Jack Levy, George, jlevy@gmu.eduMason University Jing Lin, University, jinglin@umd.eduof Maryland David Post, Pennsylvania, post@pop.psu.eduState University Preeti Shroff-Mehta, World Learning, Preeti.Shroff-Mehta@worldlearning.org (also includes the President-Elect and Program Co-Chairs)

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: If I cannot register with a credit card, what can I do?   A:  Instructions for mail registration are on the “Register Online Now” page.

Q: How long is a presentation on each panel?   A: Generally 15 minutes, but this may vary according to the number of panelists.  The chair will make the final decision.

Q: Do I need to send a paper before the conference?   A: Only if you are on a panel and have a discussant – arrange this with your panel.

Q: Will there be a publication from the conference?   A: No.

Q: Where can I find information about hotels other than the Conference hotel?   A: Please check the Internet.

Q: Will there be a book exhibit at the conference?   A: Yes.  If you are a potential exhibitor, please contact Jim Williams at jhw@gwu.edu

Q: Can I use an airport other than BWI to get to the conference?   A: Dulles, Washington National, and the Philadelphia airports are all about 2 hours driving from Baltimore so they are not convenient.  If necessary, from Dulles or National, you can take a shuttle car to BWI and then proceed from there to Baltimore.

Q: I would like to participate in the 2007 CIES.  But I have a financial problem with traveling.  Does CIES provide any financial support to the participants?   A: Unfortunately, we do not have funding sources available for travel or honoraria.

Q:  Do I have to be a member of CIES to attend the conference?   A:  No, but you do have to be a member to present at CIES.  The website for joining CIES is given on the “Call for Papers” page or simply click on the CIES icon below and the CIES website will give instructions for joining.