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2010 AHRD International Research Conference in the Americas

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24 Feb 2010 28 Feb 2010 Knoxville, TN
USA
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The deadline for early bird registration was February 5.

February 24-28, 2010 | Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

Annual conference where members present research, network and collaborate for future research, socialize, and recognize each other's accomplishments.

Preliminary Presentation Schedule
Click here to review the preliminary presentation schedule.

Hotel Information:
Knoxville Marriott | 500 Hill Avenue SE | Knoxville, TN 37915

The AHRD group rate for single and double rooms is $125/night. To make reservations, call 800.228.9290. The reservation cut-off date has been extended to February 9, 2010.

Click here to visit the Knoxville Marriott website and book your room today.

Tourism Information:
For information on local attractions visit www.knoxville.org.

Weather:
February temperatures in Knoxville range from low 30s to mid 50s.


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Conference Rates Announced!

  • The member full conference rate is $325.00
  • The SIG only full conference rate is $550 and includes full AHRD membership
  • The non member rate is $550.00 and includes AHRD membership
  • The member student conference rate is $245
  • The non member student rate is $370.00 and includes AHRD membership
  • One Day Only registration is $200 for members or non members
  • Saturday Presidential Reception & Banquet only - $50.00

AHRD Preconference Schedule

Emerging Research Course*: $85 AHRD members

Wednesday February 24, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 6 to 9 p.m.

Thursday February 25, 2010
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

*All participants must plan to arrive in the Knoxville area on Tuesday, February 23, and participate in full in the AHRD conference through Saturday evening, February 27, or later.

Emerging Scholars Preconference: $150 AHRD members, $200 non-members
Making Connections: A Development and Connecting Experience for Emerging Scholars and Scholarly Practitioners

Wednesday February 24, 2010
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday February 25, 2010
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Successful Virtualization: Converting In-person Courses to Virtual Training without Reducing Impact: $125 AHRD members, $175 non-members

Wednesday February 24, 2010
1:30 to 5 p.m.

Making the Road by Walking: A Workshop on Collaborative Action Research for Learning in the Workplace at the Highlander Education Center: $175 AHRD members, $225 non-members

Tuesday February 23, 2010
5 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday February 24, 2010
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday February 25, 2010
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Workplace Violence Prevention: Identifying and Minimizing Organizational Risk Training-The-Trainers: $125 AHRD members, $175 non-members

Thursday February 25, 2010
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Conference At-a-Glance:

Wednesday, February 24

7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Conference Registration Desk Open

8 to 9 a.m.

Emerging Research Scholars Class

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Preconference Sessions

12 to 6 p.m. AHRD Board of Directors Meeting

12 to 6 p.m.

Preconference Sessions

5 to 7 p.m.

Publications Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 25

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Conference Registration Desk Open

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Emerging Research Scholars Class

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

AHRD Board of Directors Meeting

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Preconference Sessions

9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Program Excellence Network Meeting

1 to 2 p.m.

AHRD Annual Business Meeting

2 to 3:30 p.m.

New Student/Member/Professional Conference Orientation Session

2 to 3:30 p.m. European Conference in Pecs Planning Team

3 to 4:30 p.m.

Symposia & Innovative Sessions

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Symposium Chairs Meeting

4:30 to 6 p.m. Dinner on your own

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Town Hall Reception

7:30 to 9 p.m.

Town Hall Networking & Socializing Session

Friday, February 26

7 to 8:30 a.m.

ADHR Editorial Board Breakfast

7:15 to 8:15 a.m.

Food 'n' Thought Sessions

Alfred & Rice
Research Horizons
The Future of HRD: Perspectives and Research Agendas of Graduate Students

Rolle & Fowler
Research Horizons
Inquiring HRD Minds Want to Know

Baillie
Research Horizons
Where are our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Employees?
An overview of LGBT Voluntary Self-Identification in the Workplace

Yoder
Title coming soon.

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Conference Registration Desk Open

8:30 to 10 a.m.

Symposia & Innovative Sessions

9 to 10:30 a.m.

HRDI Managerial Board Meeting

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Network with Leading HRD Scholars
This session provides an opportunity to spend 25 minutes each with three leading HRD scholars, to hear about an HRD topic that they are passionate about, and to discuss this briefly with them. This is a wonderful chance to spend time with some of the scholars whose names you see in HRD journals and books. You choose which three to spend time with … and come early to make sure that you get your first choice for the opening discussion.

12 to 2 p.m. AHRD Foundation Lunch Meeting
12 to 2 p.m. Conference Redesign Meeting

12 to 2 p.m.

HRDI Editorial Board Meeting & Lunch

12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Food 'n' Thought Sessions

Sandall, Walton & Henderson
Research and Practice
Occupational Information Network Detailed Work Activities: What does the future hold?

Herd & Githens
Research and Practice
Executive Coaching Tools and Techniques
Which Tools are Best for Which Purposes?

Caudill
Research Horizons
Integrating Technology Specialists into Corporate Culture

Weas
Research Horizons
Adult Learners and Technology: An Exploratory Study regarding the Needs of Adult Learners for Today’s Technological Workforce & Social Media

Bennett & McWhorter
Research Horizons
Virtual HRD: A Paradigm Shift?

Zheng, Li & Sun
Research Horizons
Getting to the next level – A research agenda on advancing careers for Asian women professionals in the US workplace

1:30 to 3 p.m.

Symposia & Innovative Sessions

3:30 to 5 p.m.

Symposia & Innovative Sessions

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Awards Presentations

6 to 8:30 p.m.

HRDQ Editorial Board Dinner and Meeting

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Student Reception

Saturday, February 27

7 to 8:30 a.m.

HRDR Editorial Board Breakfast

7:15 to 8:15 a.m.

Food 'n' Thought Sessions

Vivona
Research Horizons
Sudden Death in the Workplace
HRD Perspective

Wilkinson
Research and Practice
Terms to Consider When Creating a Workforce Development Partnership

Warren & Worlow
Research Horizons
Impact of a Down Economy on Adult Learning

Hamp, Cole, & Gabriel
The Application of Transformative Learning Theory to Enhance Leadership Development Program Outcomes

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Conference Registration Desk Open

8:30 to 10 a.m.

Symposia & Innovative Sessions

10:30 to 12 p.m.

SIG Meetings (Including China and International SIGs)

12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Food 'n' Thought Sessions

Nimon & Boulay
Research and Practice
Qualitative Research Special Interest Group (SIG) Planning Meeting Discussion

Thomas
Research Horizons
Social Media and HRD

Hutchins, Wang & Whitener Fellows
Research and Practice
Facilitated Panel Discussion: A critical challenge for researchers in gaining access, sharing resources and strategies when conducting empirical studies

Sponsored By Scholar Learning & Development SIG

12 to 1 p.m. SIG Leadership Luncheon

1:30 to 3 p.m.

Symposia, Innovative Sessions , Poster Session & Research Roundtable

3:30 to 5 p.m.

Symposia, Innovative Sessions , Poster Session & Research Roundtable

5 to 6 p.m. Asia Chapter Meeting

6 to 7 p.m.

Presidential Reception

7 to 9 p.m.

Presidential Banquet

Sunday, February 28

7:30 to 11 a.m.

AHRD Board of Directors Meeting


Refund policy: With written cancellation notice, received by February 5, 2010, you will receive a full refund, less a $25 administrative charge. Cancellations after February 5, 2010, are non-refundable. Notices of cancellation must be faxed to the AHRD office at 651-290-2266. No shows will be billed.


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