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May 21–22, 2012
Tampa, Florida, USA

WHEN:
The seminar will begin Monday, May 21st at 7:30a.m. and end Tuesday, May 22nd at Noon.

Local information and helpful tips about your stay in Tampa
 

WHERE:
AACSB International – World Headquarters
777 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Suite 750
Tampa, FL 33602
 

DRESS CODE:
Business casual.
 
Registration and Fee Schedule

Event Code: SM-DOC512
 
Received by
April 21, 2012
After
April 21, 2012
1st & 2nd Member (per person)
3rd & Subsequent Member (per person)
Non-Member
645 USD
545 USD
795 USD
745 USD
645 USD
895 USD

Register Online

Fax or Mail Registration
Replacement / Refund Information
Replacement: Registration replacement will be granted if written notice and replacement registration are received (by email events@aacsb.edu or fax +1 813 472 5531 ONLY) at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. REPLACEMENTS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THIS DATE. A transfer fee of 50 USD will be applied.

Cancellation: Refunds, less 150 USD, will be granted if written cancellation notice is received (by email events@aacsb.edu or fax +1 813 472 5531 ONLY) at least 30 days prior to the meeting date. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GRANTED AFTER THIS DATE. Please allow 6–8 weeks for a refund.
 
Hotel/Travel Information
Westin Harbour Island Hotel
725 South Harbour Island Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33602

+1 813 229 5000
 
Hotel is connected to AACSB?s office building by a walkway on the second floor, follow the walkway to the adjacent building and take the elevator to the 7th floor.*

119 USD single/double plus applicable taxes

Reservations must be made before April 23, 2012 in order to receive the rate above.
All reservations made within the AACSB International room block directly with the hotel will include wireless internet in the room rate.
When making a reservation via the phone to the Westin, please ask for the AACSB International group room rate. Rates are based on availability.

Please view this information sheet for local information and helpful tips about your stay in Tampa.

TRANSPORTATION FACTS
Tampa, FL USA (TPA)
The airport is 10 miles from AACSB Headquarters, and it is an estimated 20 minute drive. A cab costs approximately 20 USD one way.

Blue One Transportation is recommended for shuttle service. The cost is 12 USD one way per person. Please call to make reservations prior to your trip into Tampa +1 813 789 8380.
Driving Directions from TPA: Exit Tampa Airport to I-275 North (Tampa); I-275 to Exit 44 (Downtown East/West) Follow the signs to Downtown East/West and get on Tampa Street; Take Tampa Street under the overpass and follow to South Franklin Street; South Franklin Street becomes South Harbour Island Boulevard. AACSB International will be on your right hand side just past the Tampa Convention Center and adjacent to the Westin Harbour Island Hotel.

St. Petersburg, FL, USA (PIE)
The airport is 25 miles from AACSB Headquarters and a cab costs approximately 40 USD one way.
Driving Directions from PIE: When exiting the airport turn left onto 686 East (Roosevelt Boulevard). Follow until you reach 688 East (Ulmerton Road). Take 688 East to I-275 North (Tampa); I-275 to Exit 44 (Downtown East/West). Follow the signs to Downtown East/West and get on Tampa Street; Take Tampa Street under the overpass and follow to South Franklin Street; South Franklin Street becomes South Harbour Island Boulevard. AACSB International will be on your right hand side just past the Tampa Convention Center and adjacent to the Westin Harbour Island Hotel.

 
Agenda
DAY 1
7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Welcome, Objectives, Introductions
8:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Overview and History of Delivering Online/Hybrid Education
  1. Warrington College of Business Administration's History
    1. Undergraduate
    2. Graduate; AACSB Postdoctoral Bridge Program
  2. Key Components of Successful Online/Hybrid Programs
    1. Building on Existing Strengths
    2. Faculty Buy-in (pedagogy, teaching load, intellectual property)
10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Assessing the Feasibility of Course and/or Degree Program Delivery
  1. Deciding Which Courses and/or Degree Programs to Offer
  2. Budgets and Pricing Models
  3. Brainstorming Possibilities for Your Institution (in affinity groups)
12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Infrastructure Necessary for Success
  1. Instructional and Administrative
    1. Faculty Staffing
    2. Student Services
  2. IT Infrastructure
    1. Personnel
    2. Leveraging Technology (addressing needs for equipment, technology tools, and services)
    3. University-level Coordination
3:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break
3:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Designing Online/Hybrid Courses
  1. Successful Strategies for Delivering Traditional Course Content in an Online/Hybrid Format
5:15 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Reception
DAY 2
7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Assessing of Courses and Assurance of Learning
  1. Assessment Strategies for Individual Courses
    1. Collecting Feedback and Assessing Course Materials Separately from Faculty Evaluations
    2. Evaluating Student Work
  2. Assurance of Learning Strategies
9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. Refreshment Break
9:15 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions:
Designing Online/Hybrid Courses (continued)
  1. Designing Intuitive, User-friendly Course Content Online
  2. Communication and Student Engagement
  3. Institutional and Faculty Support for Regular Redesign of Course Content

Program Development Q&A

11:30 a.m.–Noon Seminar Wrap-up and Conclusion