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Association of Pacific Rim Universities The 8 th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference 12 - 15 December 2007 Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Chulalongkorn University University in the City
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Association of Pacific Rim Universities The 8th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference 12 - 15 December 2007 Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Chulalongkorn University University in the City
On the occasion of our 90th anniversary, we are honoured to host a major APRU event,The 8th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference APRU-DLI 2007
Conference Committee Advisory Committee • Professor Khunying Suchada Kiranandana ChairPresident of Chulalongkorn University (CU) • President of the University of Tokyo (Previous DLI host)Member • President of Waseda University (Next DLI host)Member • Dr.Lawrence Loh MemberAPRU Secretary General • Assist.Prof.Dr.Kamales Santivejkul MemberCU Vice President • Assoc.Prof.Dr.Werasak Udomkichdecha Member & SecretaryCU Vice President
Conference Committee Program Committee • Dr.Werasak Udomkichdecha (CU Vice President)Chair • Dr.Kamales Santivejkul (CU Vice President) Co-chair • Dr.Kazunori Yamaguchi (The University of Tokyo, Japan)Member • Dr.Jianjun Hou (Peking University, China) Member • Dr.Alexei Falaleev (Far Eastern National University, Russia)Member • Dr.Jacqueline Brown (University of Washington, USA)Member • Dr.Jaime R. Valenzuela (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico)Member • Dr.Pimrumpai Premsmit (Chulalongkorn University)Member • Dr.Sudaporn Luksaneeyanawin (Chulalongkorn University)Member • Distinguished scholars from APRU member universities & CU Member • Dr.Pranut Potiyaraj (Chulalongkorn University)Member & Secretary
The Conference Venue Center of Academic Resources
The Conference Venue Chulalongkorn University, by the Center of Academic Resources (CAR), connected the University network to the Internet network since 27 July 1992. Accordingly, Chulalongkorn University is the first institution in Thailand that connects to the internet information highway.
The Conference Venue Today, CAR is equipped with state of the art infrastructure thanks to Global Development Learning Network Project (CU-GDLN) initiated by World Bank. Officially opened on 21 June 2000, CU-GDLN is the first World Bank’s Distance Learning Center in the Asia - Pacific region, along with the one in Singapore.
The Conference Venue Facilities • Auditorium equipped with videoconference systems (to seat up to 200 participants) • Meeting rooms equipped with A/V and videoconference systems (IPV4 & IPv6) • Computer rooms • Wireless Network through out the building • Internet broadcasting studio and mobile unit • Foyer and Refreshment areas
Conference Programs • 12 December 2007 • Welcome Reception • 13 December 2007 • Opening Session • Keynote Lectures • Academic Presentations • Cultural Night along the River
Conference Programs • 14 December 2007 • Keynote Lectures • Academic Presentations • Closing Ceremony • Conference Dinner • 15 December 2007 • Campus Tour / Study Tour
Academic Presentation • Abstract Submission & Reviewing • Online abstract submission • April – June 2007 • Announcement of accepted presentation • August 2007 • Full paper submission • September 2007 • Conference Proceeding • To be included in the conference proceeding, full paper in camera-ready format must be submitted before middle of November 2007.
Registration • Registration Fee is set at 250 USD • Call for Papers / Call for Participation(Three circulars) • First circular - March • Second circular - May • Third circular - October • Online Registration • 1 June – 15 November 2007
Travel • International Connection • Many airlines have direct flight to Bangkok. • Connection from airport to inner Bangkok is conveniently made by taxi. • Taxi/sky train/subway are recommended for traveling around Bangkok. • Picking-up will be arranged from designated hotels to conference site.
Accommodation • Although the university is surrounded by several good hotels, some with special rate will be short-listed.
Social Programs • Apart from arranged social programs, one can enjoy package tours or self-oriented tours around Bangkok surrounding areas and around Thailand.
Contact Information • Official Conference Website • http://www.academic.chula.ac.th/dli2007 • Secretariat Office • DLI2007 SecretariatOffice of Academic AffairsChulalongkorn UniversityBangkok, 10330 THAILAND • Tel.: +66 2218 0204 - 7 • Fax: +66 2218 0208 • Email: dli2007@chula.ac.th
Contact Information • Contact person • Associate Professor Dr.Pranut Potiyaraj • Office of the PresidentChulalongkorn UniversityBangkok, 10330 THAILAND • Tel.: +66 2218 3238 • Fax: +66 2218 3237 • E-mail: pranut.p@chula.ac.th