2015 HETL – SoTE Utah Conference

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Theme: Reaching the Summit: Explorations in Meaningful Learning through Community Engagement

Aim: To examine the impacts of community engagement on learning environments in higher education

Proposal Deadline: Due to a technical glitch with the proposal submission form, the deadline has been extended to Monday, April 21, 2014

Conference Dates: January 20 – January 22, 2015 (Tues., Wed., Thurs.)

Venue: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CONFERENCE PROPOSAL

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Overview

The International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL) and Utah Valley University’s Office of Engaged Learning invite you to attend the 2015 International HETL – SoTE Conference, to be held in Orem, Utah, USA. The Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement (SoTE) is an annual conference hosted by Utah Valley University, an institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Community-Engaged Institution. At the conference, you will have the opportunity to explore new developments in community engagement with colleagues from around the world.

Utah provides a great backdrop for the 2015 International HETL – SoTE Conference. Orem, Utah is located at the foot of Mt. Timpanogos and minutes away from many world class attractions. UVU is only a half hour south of Salt Lake City and a half hour from the internationally famous Sundance Film Festival and Park City Ski Resort. Utah is a unique destination with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The January climate in Utah is ideal for many winter activities and sightseeing, offering average temperatures of 32F/0C. In Utah, you will enjoy the great mountain ranges of the American West – national parks, beautiful mountain landscapes, world-class ski resorts, and a thriving cultural life with a pioneering flair. Tap into your sense of adventure! See Visit Utah for more information about Utah. Utah is one cool place to visit.

About the Theme
Community-based engaged learning in higher education has traditionally been facilitated through programs such as internships, cooperative education programs, and more recently, service-learning programs. Not only have these programs helped to bridge the divide between “town and gown” but they have also provided a more authentic and experiential based means to enhance learning through application of curricula-based knowledge to real-world scenarios. However, the demands of the interconnected global society of the twenty-first century will undoubtedly require educators to rethink what community engagement means in the modern era. It will also require educators to rethink how best to prepare students to not only be better prepared for the twenty-first economy but also how to live more meaningful lives, personally and socially.

The perspective on community engagement by Hoy and Johnson (Deepening Community Engagement in Higher Education, 2013) helps educators envision an emerging future for higher education institutions—a future that challenges students to be more engaged and more self-directed in all aspects of their learning and for institutions to be more democratic in their governance and in their relationship with the wider community in which they exist. The continued development of higher education around the world will, no doubt, depend in large measure upon the continued development of meaningful and sustainable partnerships with the communities and organizations beyond the boundaries of the campus. As such, the partnerships and collaborations that are forged between educators and the community should be purposeful, integrated, symbiotic, and meaningful.

This conference will explore various ways to enhance and transform teaching and learning through meaningful community engagement by students, faculty and administration. This conference will explore community engagement for deep and meaningful learning from multiple disciplinary and institutional perspectives. This conference will cover a wide range of research and perspectives on learning-centered teaching practices, curricular activities, and assessment methods related to community engagement.

It’s More Affordable than You May Think
Utah is an ideal location in the American West making travel from many locations convenient. The conference organizing committee has worked hard to make the total cost of attending the conference affordable. Airfare and lodging is very reasonably priced. Please submit your presentation proposal before the April 21, 2014 deadline.

Utah is a very ecologically friendly city with a high quality of living. Utah is known for its beautiful landscapes, mountains, and ski resorts. It also has a thriving cultural life with such international events such as the Sundance Film Festival. This site makes for an ideal backdrop to participate in presentations and workshops by leading scholars and faculty, distinguished international speakers, as well as informal networking and dialogue. Please join us!

We look forward to seeing you in Utah!

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Organizing Committee

Special Delegates

Keynote Panelists
TBD

Track Chairs

Advisory Committee

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This conference will explore various ways to enhance and transform teaching and learning through meaningful community engagement by students, faculty and administration. This conference will explore community engagement for deep and meaningful learning from multiple disciplinary and institutional perspectives. This conference will cover a wide range of research and perspectives on learning-centered teaching practices, curricular activities, and assessment methods related to community engagement.

Conference Tracks:

All submitted proposals will be blind peer reviewed by referees to ensure academic quality and appropriateness of the proposal topic.

Track 1: Students and Community Engagement

Possible topic areas under this track may include: service learning in local and global communities, community-based student research, human, social, economic, and environmental sustainability, democratic engagement for local and global citizenship, perspectives on citizenship, social action, and identity development in democratic societies, cultivating student learning communities for community engagement, integrating political and religious activities into community engagement as pathways for meaningful and high impact learning.

Track 2: Faculty and Community Engagement

Possible topic areas under this track may include: faculty research with industry, faculty service to community, faculty development for community engagement across disciplines, cultivating faculty learning communities for community engagement, connecting coursework to community work.

Track 3: Institutions and Community Engagement

Possible topic areas under this track may include: integrating community engagement into the institutional mission and vision, creating institutional culture and infrastructure for community engagement, strategic planning to bridge the divide between campus and community, forging strategic partnerships for community engagement, social media and technology as a tool for campus and community collaborations, the nexus of institutional & community culture, negotiating boundaries between campus and community.

Conference Session Types
This conference will have individual presentations in roundtable (panel) discussion format and interactive workshop format as well as a poster session.

• Intimate Discussion Panels. Each discussion panel will consist of about five or six presenters. Each panel will last 90 minutes and is a more intimate discussion format where each presenter will each give a brief oral presentation followed by an in-depth Q & A discussion (dialogue) by all presenters and audience members. The following format will be used:
  Part I: 60 minutes, panel statements (oral presentations) by panel members
  Part II: 30 minutes, questions from audience for panel members and interactive dialogue between panel and audience.
• Interactive Workshops. A limited number of 90 minute workshop sessions by up to five or six delegates per workshop will be available during the conference. For the workshops, the structure is open – the workshop presenter decides what format to use within the allotted 90 minutes.
• Poster Session. The poster session will last 60 minutes. Presenters discuss their poster with conference attendees who are viewing their poster. Easels will be provided. Posters should not exceed the size of 4′ x 6′. Form boards will be available to hang posters on. Presenters need to ensure that posters are readable and easy to follow and make their points concisely and clearly.

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HETL-SoTE Hotel, Transportation, and Maps

Hotels

Hampton Inn 

• 70 rooms available for HETL-SoTE Conference
• Rate: $79.00 plus tax
• Hotel website
• Phone number: 1-801-426-8500
• For room availability at conference rate or to make a room reservation, visit this link
• Complimentary shuttle service to UVU
• Distance from UVU: 0.5 mile (0.8 km) – walking distance
• Google Walking Map (click on labels for descriptions)

Holiday Inn Express

• 60 rooms (20 Single-king & 40 2-Queen) available for HETL-SoTE Conference
• Rate: $79.99 plus tax
• Hotel website
• Phone number: 1-888-465-4329
• For room availability at conference rate or to make a room reservation, visit this link.

• Complimentary shuttle service to UVU
• Distance from UVU: 0.7 mile (01.1 km)
• Near Orem Frontrunner station

Courtyard by Marriott 

• 70 rooms available for HETL-SoTE Conference
• Rate: $85 plus tax
• Hotel website
• Phone number: 1-800-321-2211
• For room availability at conference rate or to make a room reservation, visit this link
• Complimentary shuttle service to UVU
• Must register before December 29, 2014
• Distance from UVU 3 miles (4.8 kms)

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

• 50 rooms available for HETL-SoTE Conference
• Rate: $92 plus tax
• Hotel website
• Toll-free phone numbers
• For room availability at conference rate or to make a room reservation, visit this link
• Complimentary shuttle service to UVU
• Must register before December 29, 2014
• Distance from UVU 3 miles (4.8 kms)

Baymount Inn & Suites

• 40 rooms available for HETL-SoTE Conference
• Rates: 1 or 2 people: $69.99; 3 people $74.99; 4 people: $79.99 plus tax
• See website for rooms and amenities: link
• Call to make reservations: (801) 373-7044 FREE (Tell them you are with HETL-SoTE)
• Complimentary shuttle service to UVU
• Must register before December 19, 2014
• Distance from UVU 2.7 miles (4.3 kms)

Transportation

These transportation options are available to get from the Salt Lake City International Airport to the hotel and back.

Express Shuttle  

• Rate: $34 for a shared van one way or $68 round trip
• See website for details and reservations: link 

All Resort Shuttle 

• Rate: $34 for a shared van one way
• See website for details and reservations: link

Public Transportation

Bus and rail services are available to use throughout the conference. Fares and details can be found on Utah Transit Authority’s RideUTA webpage. Frontrunner, the high speed rail service, and Trax or Bus are less expensive ways to reach your hotel in the Provo/Orem area. UTA provides users with a “Trip Planner” tool to help plan your trip. Maps can be foundhere.

Rental Cars

Rental cars are available from Salt Lake City International Airport. Information rental cars can be found on their website.

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Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival is one of the premier film festivals in world for the last 35 years. It promotes and recognizes excellence in independent film making and takes place annually in Utah, USA. Sundance attracts about 50,000 people from all over the world. The festival showcases new films from film-making artists from all over the world. The festival hosts competitions in several different categories. May films showcased at the festival have gone on the receive Oscars, especially in the documentary category. In addition, many directors who have debuted their films at the festival have gone on to receive worldwide acclaim, including Steven Soderbergh, Darren Aronofsky, and Quentin Tarantino. Also see, 5 things to do during Sundance besides watching films.

Ski Resorts

Nestled in the mountains behind the grand Timpanogos peak, Sundance Resort has a world-class restaurant, spa, and ski area. Less than 15 miles from Utah Valley University, the core of Sundance was established in 1969 by Robert Redford and has become a haven for environmental conservation and artistic experimentation. As their website states, “Years of experimentation and refinement have ultimately resulted in what we now call Sundance. The Sundance Institute, the spectacular skiing, the stunning natural scenery, and the tasteful excellence of the accommodations combine to make Sundance dynamically unique. Sundance’s ability to blend process and place puts it in uncharted waters on a steady course of its own.” Find out more at Sundance Resort and Visit Utah.

Other Cool Things to Do

Utah is a unique destination with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. The January climate in Utah is ideal for many winter activities and sightseeing, offering average temperatures of 32F/0C. In Utah, you will enjoy the great mountain ranges of the American West – national parks, beautiful mountain landscapes, world-class ski resorts, and a thriving cultural life with a pioneering flair. Tap into your sense of adventure! See Visit Utah for more information about Utah. Utah is one cool place to visit.

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[toggle title=”Where will the conference activities be held?”]All conference activities (sessions, luncheons, etc) will be held at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, USA. A detailed conference schedule/program will be emailed to all delegates prior to the conference.[/toggle]
[toggle title=”What does the conference registration fee cover?”]The conference registration fee covers the following items:
– allows you to participate in all conference activities for the three day conference
– if your proposal was accepted, you will present your proposal during one of the conference sessions
– if your proposal was accepted, your proposal will appear in the conference proceedings (online and hardcopy)
– if your proposal was accepted, you may submit a full paper for possible publication in our journals
– if you submitted a full paper, opportunity to win best paper or other awards
– conference lodging rate as long as rooms are available (so book your room early)
– wine and full array of appetizers during day one of the conference (reception)
– full sit-down lunch as well as coffee/tea/water during breaks for day two of the conference
– full sit-down lunch as well as coffee/tea/water during breaks for day three of the conference[/toggle]
[toggle title=”I reside outside the USA, can HETL help me secure a visa to enter the USA?”]We do not get directly involved in the visa application process. If you reside outside the USA and you will be attending the conference, it is your responsibility to determine what the visa requirements are, if any, for your particular country. If your proposal has been accepted, we will only provide you with a “letter of invitation” to attend the conference. The “letter of invitation” is not a legal document and it does not by itself grant you permission to enter the USA but you may use it to help you secure a visa if your country requires that you get visa approval before entering the USA. You should contact the appropriate government agency in your country of residence to determine your country’s visa requirements.[/toggle]
[toggle title=”How do I make air travel arrangements? Can HETL help with that?”]Each conference participant is responsible for making their own airline reservations and paying for their own airline tickets. Airfares may vary greatly from city to city and depending on the travel dates so it is advisable to not wait until the last minute to book your tickets. We suggest you plan early and look into airline departure and return dates/times and airfares as soon as possible. It is advisable to purchase refundable tickets if available in case of a personal emergency that would prevent you from attending the conference.[/toggle]
[toggle title=”Which hotel should I stay at while in Orem, Utah?”]Each conference participant is responsible for making their own hotel reservations and paying for their lodging. We suggest that you search the Web for hotels and accommodations in or near Utah Valley University for lodging options. If the conference committee is able to secure a discount at select hotels, we will post that information on this conference site. [/toggle]
[toggle title=”What about a car rental?”]If you wish to rent a car while at the conference, each conference participant is responsible for making their own car rental reservations and paying for their car rental fees. Most sites and locations in Utah require a car to access so we suggest that you rent a car during your stay in Utah for the conference. [/toggle]
[toggle title=”Will HETL offer an early-bird or discounted registration fee?”]See the registration fee dates on the conference web page.[/toggle]
[toggle title=”Will HETL publish a book of proceedings?”]Yes. All presentation abstracts will appear in the proceedings.[/toggle]
[toggle title=”Will HETL publish those full papers that are submitted?”]Any presenter may submit a full paper but full paper submissions are optional. All full papers received will go through the typical double-blind refereed review process and the best papers will be published in a special issue(s) of our journal(s). For the special issues published from our last conference, see https://www.hetl.org/publications/ and http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=2050-7003&volume=5&issue=2[/toggle]
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Tentative Summary Conference Schedule

Who should attend?

Representatives from all countries and from institutions of all types and missions, including:

• Higher education faculty members from all disciplines
• Graduate students preparing to become professional educators – we especially welcome joint proposals from graduate students and their faculty mentors/advisers
• Instructional technologists, course designers, and faculty developers
• Higher education executives, administrators, managers, and staff
• Representatives from business and government who work with higher education institutions.

Timeline

Fees

No refunds will be given once you pay your registration fee – no exceptions.

Proposal Submissions Form Back to Top

As with any academic abstract, your 250 word abstract should clearly and concisely describe the purpose of your presentation, the method(s) used, the results/findings, and the conclusion/implications. All submitted proposals will be peer reviewed by a screening committee to ensure academic quality and appropriateness of the proposal topic. Selected proposals will appear in the conference proceedings (book of abstracts). See the program and proceedings of the 2013 International HETL Conference to get an idea of the typical HETL conference style and format.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CONFERENCE PROPOSAL

The deadline for conference proposals is April 21, 2014