What's New
February
Connect·Ed did not end on January 24, 2008. As the conference title implies, Connect·Ed intends to link participants in a global-education network. The below news and information is offered as a follow up to the conference.
Download Revised Program
The Connect·Ed survey results are available for review of the real-time results. If you haven’t participated in the initial survey, there’s still time to help us assess the value of the conference
The online higher-education email daily, Inside Higher Ed, published two articles on Connect·Ed:
Connections, Collaborations and Competition
Integrating International Faculty
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David Rothkopf offered closing remarks to the conference citing his forthcoming book, “Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the World They Are Making”. You can read more about the book and view his talk.
Jorge Castañeda’s book, “Ex-Mex,” was reviewed in Foreign Policy Association.
Connect·Ed conferee, Dr. Asha Gupta, University of Delhi, has just published, "Education in the 21st Century: Looking Beyond University " (Shipra Publications)
For those of you who would like a confirmation letter of your participation at Connect·Ed, CLICK HERE
January
One way to begin the year is to participate in a global education conference in one of the most beautiful locations in California. And with only days until the start of Connect·Ed we want to wish you the safest, and least eventful, travel possible.
ON-SITE REGISTRATION– Opens on Monday afternoon 2-5pm at the Conference Center. It continues throughout the conference before the opening remarks and during breaks.
CONNECT·ED RECEPTION – Tuesday evening 6-7pm, food, drink, and conversation before the keynote speaker, Jorge Castañeda.
INSIDE HIGHER ED – Elizabeth Redden, reporter for Inside Higher Ed, the online education news service, who frequently writes on international education issues, will be in attendance at Connect·Ed.
POWERPOINT – Media and tech support for panels will include: portable computer hookup, large screen video projection for PPT, microphones, and other media.
WIRELESS – Is available in the conference center for a fee. Information is available at the arrival desk.
RESEARCH – Before setting out for the conference, visit the Connect·Ed website for background information on global education
HOTEL – Rooms are still available at the Marriott Hotel with the conference rates.
December
Please REGISTER online! ConnectEd’s organization depends on knowing participant nos.and there are large institutions that will register if individuals have not.
RESERVE your hotel. The deadline for ConnectEd rates is December 31, 2007. We will not be able to reserve rooms after this date – they will be open on a first-come basis to any customers/tourists in Monterey.
After you register, you can MODIFY YOUR REGISTRATION information by returning to the registration feature.
You can view the - LIST OF ATTENDEES and see who’s coming.
PANELS have been updated. Please confirm your presentation is listed, if you are presenting.
Registration For Evening Reception
Full-time participants are invited to join us for a reception on Tuesday evening in the Conference Ballroom prior to the evening talk by the Honorable Jorge Castañeda. Please sign up: CLICK HERE
November
New Website
The ConnectEd website has the same look but new features. Information on presentation topics, research articles, and more. Take a look!
Registrations
Register Now! ConnectEd is filling up fast because of the many nearby universities in the scenic city of Monterey. Registration is easy and is on a “first-come” registration basis.
Only 125 rooms have been set aside for ConnectEd participants at the reduced rate. Register online before they are filled: http://www.connectedconference.org/hotel-travel/
Keynote Speaker and Evening Reception
Jorge Castañeda has had the ultimate “global education.” With degrees from the Sorbonne and Princeton; teaching at Berkley, NYU, and Cambridge; and as a noted multilinguist, Castaneda will be the keynote speaker on the first evening of ConnectEd.
The former Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Mexico, professor, author, and politician, Dr. Castaneda is an internationally-recognized intellectual who continues to represent the world of public diplomacy and Mexican politics. Speaking about global education as an unequal education among countries and regions, Dr. Castañeda will provide perspective on the brain drain, role of governments, and the means to address educational disparities. His talk is open to the public and participants will be joined by students, government officials, community, and others.
Closing Speaker at ConnectEd Talks about Forthcoming Bestseller on Global Elites
Did you know that the top 100 global influentials went to the same 20 universities?
David Rothkopf will be at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland after the ConnectEd conference. He will be unveiling his new book, “The Superclass” (to-be-published in March, 2008) which examines the global elite, their networks, their “thought models,” and their influence on world events and how it affects our education systems. Rothkopf will provide a provocative and meaningful summation to the ConnectEd conference. Make plans to attend and then enjoy a post-conference afternoon in Monterey.
“I simply must attend conferences…”
With permission from the New Yorker and George Meyer; May 28, 2007
Check “What’s New” for the latest on ConnectEd developments, including schedule presentations. Travel suggestions and other items relevant to ConnectEd will be listed on a weekly basis. If you find something missing on the website that would be helpful, please write us at submissionsREMOVETHISBEFORESENDING@connectedconference.org
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