Announces the:
2005 MERLOT International Conference - "Engaging the Global Community - Looking Over the Horizon"
July 25-28, 2005, Nashville, Tennessee

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

*** Deadline for Proposals: March 14, 2005 ***
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IMPORTANT LINKS

Information on submitting a proposal:
http://conference.merlot.org/conference/2005/callforproposals.html

General Conference Information: http://conference.merlot.org/conference/2005/index.html

Registration site opens April 1, 2005
Hotel and Travel Information: http://conference.merlot.org/conference/2005/hoteltravel.html

INVITATION

Hosted by the Tennessee Board of Regents, the MERLOT International Conference will be held at the at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, July 25 - 28, 2005. The Conference provides forums for learning about shared content, peer reviews, learning objects, standards, and online communities. We welcome participation by the entire international higher education community.

Individuals are not required to be affiliated with a MERLOT institution to attend or present at the conference, nor do presentations need to address MERLOT specifically. Presentations from those engaged in the faculty development issues surrounding the MERLOT collection, use and evaluation of digital learning materials in the context of other projects are encouraged and welcomed.

The conference theme and tracks are geared toward the following audiences:

• Faculty
• Instructional Designers
• Provosts, Deans, Department Chairs
• Technical Support Specialists
• Librarians
• Faculty Development Professionals
• Members of Professional Organizations
• Authors of Instructional Materials
• MERLOT Users & Potential Partners
• Authors of Digital Learning Materials

PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

All proposals are peer reviewed and selected by the Program Committee for inclusion in the conference program and proceedings website.

The program includes:

• Keynote speakers
• Invited speakers and workshop leaders
• Pre-conference workshops
• Interactive Sessions
• Demonstrations/Posters
• Corporate Showcases & Demonstrations
• Papers
• Classics and Editors' Choice Awards ceremony
• Design Review Sessions

BUDGET and PLANNING INFORMATION

Early Bird registration deadline: May 31, 2005

MERLOT Partner Early Bird Registration fee: $225.00 (US)
Non-partner Early Bird fee: $450.00 (US)
Corporate Early Bird Fee: $600.00 (US)

Registration includes opening reception on July 25, lunches on July 26 and 27, refreshment breaks and all sessions except pre-conference workshops which are an additional fee.

Hotel rate: US$135.00 per day, single or double occupancy. This special rate is available 3 days prior and 3 days after the conference, based on availability.

DEADLINES

Proposals Due: March 14, 2005
Authors Notified: April 1, 2005
Early Registration: May 31, 2005
Conference: July 25 - 28, 2005
Questions about MERLOT International Conference? Email: MERLOTConference@merlot.org