Dear IALLT Members,
As we look forward to IALLT 2013 in Ft. Lauderdale, it is not too early to be thinking about conference locations for 2015 and 2017. In 2015 we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NALLD/IALL/IALLT organization. It might also be
possible to once again partner with our Japanese colleagues of LET for FLEAT VI. However, if you are interested in hosting FLEAT, please keep in mind that the conference would need to take place during the last few days of July and first few days of August
in order to accommodate the members of LET, and it would be ideal to find a host in the western half of the United States. The IALLT Board would also need to work with the LET organization to approve a potential FLEAT conference.
If you are interested in hosting an IALLT Conference at your institution (or FLEAT in 2015), please send a proposal following the Guidelines below. Any questions you may have may be directed to Stacey Powell, IALLT Programs Director and
IALLT Conference Advisor ([log in to unmask]).
DEADLINE FOR 2015 CONFERENCE SITE PROPOSALS: FEBRUARY 15, 2012
Proposal Guidelines:
Your proposal should be no more than ten pages in length (conciseness is appreciated).
Your proposal should include your choice for the year 2015 (FLEAT?) or 2017 (if either year is possible, please state which is preferable) and the possible dates for the conference (i.e. late June, August, etc.)
E-mail your proposal to IALLT Programs Director, Stacey Powell ([log in to unmask])
In your proposal please include the following:
1. Why you would like to host an IALLT Conference at your institution.
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Why do you think your institution would be a good location for an IALLT conference?
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What would be the best/desired dates to hold an IALLT Conference on your campus? (Give at least two options.)
2. A general description of your institution & its facilities
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facilities: lecture halls, computer labs, seminar rooms, meeting rooms, etc.
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technical support: e-mail access, platforms supported, trouble-shooting, etc.
3. A description of your local support for conference planning & preparation
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organizational support
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conference services on campus, your staff
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institutional support: from your dept., dean/college, university/college (financial, staff, etc.)
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experience: have you planned conferences, symposia, colloquia or meetings before?
4. A description of travel & lodging options for the conference
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housing: anticipating approximately 200-300 participants (some with spouses & families) what types of lodging are available? - on/off campus, proximity to campus, etc.
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transportation: What transportation comes into and is available in your area?
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long distance: air, rail
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local: buses, shuttles
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meals: on campus cafeteria, local restaurants, etc.
5. A summary of local attractions and points of interest for spouse, families and evening events.
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Daytime: attractions, activities, festivals, gardens, parks, museums, etc.
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Evening: restaurants, pubs, shows, etc.
Stacey L. Powell
Director, Foreign Language Multimedia Center
College of Liberal Arts
Auburn University
Programs Director, IALLT
334-844-6381