Dear IALLT Members,
As plans are in full swing for FLEAT VI at Harvard University in 2015, we are also beginning to think about plans for our 2017 conference. If you are interested in hosting an IALLT Conference at your institution, please send a proposal
following the Guidelines below. Any questions you have may be directed to Stacey Powell, IALLT Conference Coordinator ([log in to unmask]).
PREFERRED DEADLINE FOR 2017 CONFERENCE SITE PROPOSALS: MARCH 15, 2014
Proposal Guidelines:
Your proposal should be no more than ten pages in length (conciseness is appreciated).
Your proposal should include the possible dates for the conference (i.e. late June, August, etc.)
E-mail your proposal to IALLT Conference Coordinator, 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.
• Why do you think your institution would be a good location for an IALLT conference?
• 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
• facilities: lecture halls, computer labs, seminar rooms, meeting rooms, etc.
• technical support: e-mail access, platforms supported, trouble-shooting, etc.
3. A description of your local support for conference planning & preparation
• organizational support
• conference services on campus, your staff
• institutional support: from your dept., dean/college, university/college (financial, staff, etc.)
• experience: have you planned conferences, symposia, colloquia or meetings before?
4. A description of travel & lodging options for the conference
• housing: anticipating approximately 200-300 participants (some with spouses & families) what types of lodging are available? - on/off campus, proximity to campus, etc.
• transportation: What transportation comes into and is available in your area?
• long distance: air, rail
• local: buses, shuttles
• meals: on campus cafeteria, local restaurants, etc.
5. A summary of local attractions and points of interest for spouse, families and evening events.
• Daytime: attractions, activities, festivals, gardens, parks, museums, etc.
• Evening: restaurants, pubs, shows, etc.
Stacey L. Powell
Director, Foreign Language Multimedia Center
College of Liberal Arts
Auburn University
Advisor, Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Chapter
Conference Coordinator, IALLT (www.iallt.org)
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334-844-6381