Sexta Conferencia Internacional de HACU’s
titulada “Technology and Culture: Towards International Convergence” que se llevará a cabo del 22-24 de Mayo del 2005 en la Ciudad de Santa Fe, New México.

La Asociación Hispánica de Universidades y Colegios (HACU) en su 6ta conferencia Internacional ofrecerá una oportunidad excepcional de discutir las últimas tendencias, los programas modelo, aplicaciones de la investigación y tópicos de importancia para la Comunidad Hispánica Internacional de Educación Superior.

HACU’s 6th International Conference incluirá:
Talleres interactivos de Información, Sesiones Plenarias, Oportunidades únicas de participación en red. Coffee breaks, actividades de esparcimiento, excursiones culturales.
Además se ofrece la posibilidad de exhibir, los últimos productos, servicios, investigaciones, iniciativas tecnológicas, programas internacionales, posibilidades de colaboración, además de becas, estancias, y oportunidades de intercambio.

Visite www.hacu.net para conocer mas detalles de este evento y formas de participar.
Call for Presentations: HACU 6th International Conference. Office Conference and Special Events. 8415 Datapoint Drive Suite 400. San Antonio, Texas 78229 USA. Voice (210) 576-3213. Fax (210) 692-0823 email: conference@hacu.net

HACU’s 6th International Conference

“Technology and Culture: Towards International Convergence”
May 22-24, 2005
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Call for Presentations

Extended Submission Deadline: DECEMBER 15, 2004

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) 6th International Conference will offer an exceptional opportunity to discuss latest trends, model programs, research and cutting-edge issues of importance to the international Hispanic higher education community. The conference will attract an internationally renowned roster of keynote speakers and an extraordinary gathering of participants representing higher education, government, business, community and philanthropic sectors.

The setting for HACU’s 6th International Conference will be the historic Eldorado Hotel in the heart of multicultural Santa Fe, New Mexico, the oldest capital city in the United States and a favorite international tourism destination, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Who should attend (and submit proposals for presentations):

• Higher education administrators, faculty, staff, program directors, students

• Representatives of corporate and nonprofit sectors and organizations

• Representatives of government and civic agencies, elected offices and associations

• Representatives and members of higher education and allied associations

• Individuals interested in promoting international and transnational collaboration in support of Hispanic higher education success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to:

• Discuss key topics on higher education in the global community.

• Network, exchange ideas and information, and establish new links to facilitate international cooperation among higher education institutions.

• Promote new affiliations, partnerships and funding opportunities among the Hispanic higher education community, and governmental, business, community and philanthropic sectors in support of Hispanic higher education success in the global economy.

HACU’s 6th International Conference will feature:
• Informative interactive workshops
• Special plenary sessions and outstanding keynote addresses
• Unique networking opportunities
• On-site fine dining, entertainment and cultural excursions
• A Conference Exhibit Hall showcasing the latest products and services, research and technology initiatives, international programs and partnerships, and career, fellowship, internship and scholarship opportunities.

Visit www.hacu.net for special early conference registration and lodging rates.

Call for Presentations

Submission Deadline: November 21, 2004

Notification of Acceptance: January 14, 2005


CONFERENCE TRACKS

Track I:
Creating a Cultural Context for Successful Technology Partnerships

Track II:
Promoting a Multicultural, Multilingual Approach in Higher Education

Track III:
Cross-Border Technology Trends and the Role of Hispanic Higher Education

Track IV:
Future Directions in International Policies on Education, Culture and Technology



About the conference theme and format:
• All proposals should relate to the conference theme, “Technology and Culture: Towards International Convergence,” however, alternative topics may be considered.
• HACU does not pay presenters honoraria, expenses, or waive the conference registration fee.
• Each presenter will be entitled to a discounted registration fee.
• More than one proposal may be submitted, but only one may be accepted. Proposals can be submitted individually or in groups.
• Submissions for roundtable presentations are encouraged to reflect diverse contributors.
• A panel or roundtable session is composed of three or four presentations on different aspects of a specific topic providing a comprehensive presentation of the topic. No more than four individuals may serve on a panel or roundtable. The duration of panels or roundtables should be a maximum of 75-90 minutes, including time for questions and discussion.
• A workshop is composed of one to four presentations related to a specific topic. The aim of the workshop is to enable participants to develop a particular skill related to a specific topic, or to develop knowledge in a specific area. Varied learning activities for participants are encouraged. The duration of workshops should be a maximum of 75-90 minutes, including time for discussion and demonstrations.
• All conference rooms will be set up in a predetermined style to accommodate the maximum number of conference participants possible.
• Overhead projectors and screens will be made available at no cost. Additional equipment, such as VCRs, laptop computers and LCD panels, is available at an additional cost to presenters.

Instructions for Submission of Proposals for Call for Presentations

All submissions (typewritten, double-spaced) must include the following:

1. Cover page with the following information:
1. Title of presentation
2. List of name, title and organization/institution for each presenter
3. Contact name, title, address, telephone, fax number and e-mail address for purposes of notification of acceptance (Contact will be responsible for notifying other presenters)
4. Track under which the proposal fits
2. One copy of your proposal without author or affiliation for blind review. Your proposal should not exceed three double-spaced pages.
3. An abstract (maximum 50 words) on your proposal for use in our conference program.

Submit required material to:

Call for Presentations Voice (210) 576-3213
HACU 6th International Conference Fax (210) 692-0823
Office Conference and Special Events email: conference@hacu.net
8415 Datapoint Drive Suite 400
San Antonio, Texas 78229
USA

HACU reserves the right to edit accepted proposals to meet space constraints. HACU will encourage joint presentations at panel or roundtable presentations if proposals have been submitted on a similar topic. Proposals will not be returned.

Each presenter must be prepared to register for HACU’s 6th International Conference. A discounted registration will be available to each conference presenter.

For outstanding Sponsor and Exhibitor opportunities and rates, visit www.hacu.net


About HACU

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), founded in 1986, is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 association representing more than 350 colleges and universities in the mainland United States, Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. HACU, the only formally recognized voice for Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the United States, is also the leading international voice for Hispanic higher education communities worldwide. HACU’s reach extends from pre-collegiate to post-graduate outreach, research, programs, scholarships, internships, workforce development, public policy advocacy and formal partnerships with allied, philanthropic, corporate and governmental sectors.

SECRETARIA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES
DIRECCION GENERAL DE ASUNTOS CULTURALES
DIRECCION DE INTERCAMBIO ACADEMICO

BECAS DEL GOBIERNO DE BELGICA
COMUNIDAD FLAMENCA
AÑO ACADEMICO 2005-2006

NOVIEMBRE, 2004

1.- NIVEL DE ESTUDIOS: POSGRADO E INVESTIGACION

2.- AREAS DE ESTUDIO: CIENCIAS, TECNOLOGIA, HUMANIDADES Y ARTE

3.- IDIOMA: INGLES

4.- DURACION: DIEZ MESES (PRORROGABLE)

5.- EDAD: MAXIMA DE 35 AÑOS

6.-FECHA APROXIMADA PARA
EL INICIO DE LOS ESTUDIOS: SEPTIEMBRE A OCTUBRE DEL 2005

7.- FECHA LIMITE PARA LA ENTREGA DE
DOCUMENTOS EN LA S.R.E.: 19 DE FEBRERO DE 2005

8.- BENEFICIOS DE LAS BECAS:

A) MATRICULA Y COLEGIATURA EN UNA INSTITUCION PUBLICA SIEMPRE Y CUANDO NO REBASEN LOS 502 EUROS;

B) ASIGNACION MENSUAL PARA MANUTENCION: 720 EUROS;

C) SEGURO MEDICO Y RESPONSABILIDAD CIVIL EN EL MARCO DE LA LEY BELGA;

9.- EL PASAJE AEREO MEXICO-BELGICA-MEXICO CORRERA POR CUENTA DE LOS BECARIOS.

10.- REQUISITOS PARA OPTAR POR UNA BECA:

A) HOJA DE REGISTRO DE LA SECRETARIA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES, DEBIDAMENTE REQUISITADA (ORIGINAL Y COPIA CON FOTOGRAFIAS EN AMBAS);

B) CARTA DE POSTULACION DE LA INSTITUCION EN LA QUE SE LABORA O DE AQUELLA EN LA QUE SE REALIZARON LOS ESTUDIOS DIRIGIDA AL DIRECTOR GENERAL DE ASUNTOS CULTURALES DE LA SECRETARIA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES (ORIGINAL Y COPIA)

C) FORMULARIO DE SOLICITUD DE BECA DEL GOBIERNO DE BELGICA (COMUNIDAD FLAMENCA), DEBIDAMENTE REQUISITADO EN INGLES;

D) CURRICULUM VITAE (ORIGINAL Y COPIA) CON DOCUMENTOS PROBATORIOS (COPIA);

E) TITULO PROFESIONAL (COPIA);

F) CERTIFICADO DE MATERIAS CURSADAS Y CALIFICACIONES OBTENIDAS EN EL BACHILLERATO Y LA UNIVERSIDAD (COPIAS);

G) CERTIFICADO DE DOMINIO DEL IDIOMA INGLES (IELTS, ALIGU O TOEFL);

H) DOS CARTAS DE RECOMENDACIÓN ACADEMICA O LABORAL (ORIGINALES CON COPIA DE CADA UNA);

I) CUESTIONARIO RELATIVO AL PLAN DE TRABAJO Y A LA EXPOSICION DE MOTIVOS DE LA SECRETARIA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES, DEBIDAMENTE CONTESTADO (ORIGINAL Y COPIA);

J) CONSTANCIA DE CONTACTO CON ALGUN PROFESOR DE LA UNIVERSIDAD EN LA QUE SE DESEA REALIZAR LOS ESTUDIOS (CON RESPUESTA);

K) ACTA DE NACIMIENTO (COPIA);

L) DOS FOTOGRAFIAS TAMAÑO CREDENCIAL, ADICIONALES A LAS DE LA HOJA DE REGISTRO Y DEL FORMULARIO MENCIONADO EN LOS PUNTOS A Y C;

M) CONSTANCIA DEL PROMEDIO OBTENIDO EN LOS ESTUDIOS DE LICENCIATURA

N) CARTA/COMPROMISO, DEBIDAMENTE FIRMADA DE ACEPTACION DE LAS CONDICIONES ESTABLECIDAS EN LA CONVOCATORIA

NO SE RECIBIRAN CANDIDATURAS CUYO PROMEDIO GENERAL EN SU LICENCIATURA SEA MENOR DE 8.

ESTE OFRECIMIENTO DE BECAS NO INCLUYE A LA UNIVERSIDAD EUROPEA

NO SE RECIBIRAN DOCUMENTOS ORIGINALES DE TITULOS ACADEMICOS, CERTIFICADOS DE ESTUDIO Y CUALQUIER OTRO DOCUMENTO QUE PUEDA SER DE IMPORTANCIA PARA EL CANDIDATO YA QUE ESTA DIRECCION GENERAL NO ASUME NINGUNA RESPONSABILIDAD POR EL EVENTUAL EXTRAVIO DE ALGUN DOCUMENTO.

PARA MAYOR INFORMACION DIRIGIRSE A LA OFICINA CULTURAL DE LA EMBAJADA DE BELGICA UBICADA EN MUSSET N° 41 POLANCO 11550 MEXICO, D.F. TELEFONOS 52 80 07 58 Y 52 80 10 08, A LA DIRECCION DE INTERCAMBIO ACADEMICO, LOCALIZADA EN REFORMA 175, PLANTA BAJA COL. CUAUHTEMOC C.P.06500 MEXICO, D.F. TELS 91 59 32 24 y 91 59 32 25 O A LAS DELEGACIONES FORANEAS DE LA SECRETARIA DE RELACIONES EXTERIORES.

LA FECHA LIMITE PARA LA RECEPCION DE CANDIDATURAS NO PODRA SER MODIFICADA EN VIRTUD DE QUE LOS EXPEDIENTES DE LOS PARTICIPANTES DEBERAN ESTAR EN LA EMBAJADA DE BELGICA EN MEXICO A LA BREVEDAD POSIBLE, DE LO CONTRARIO LAS CANDIDATURAS NO PODRAN PARTICIPAR EN LOS PROCESOS DE SELECCION DE BECARIOS. LOS EXPEDIENTES DE LOS CANDIDATOS QUE NOS SATISFAGAN TODOS LOS REQUISITOS SEÑALADOS EN ESTA CONVOCATORIA NO PODRAN SER TOMADOS EN CONSIDERACION, POR LO QUE SE RECOMIENDA PRESENTAR LA DOCUMENTACION DEBIDAMENTE REQUISITADA.
LAS CANDIDATURAS DEBERAN ENTREGARSE EN EL ORDEN MENCIONADO ANTERIORMENTE, EN FOLDER CON BROCHE Y CON SEPARADORES, CON EL NUMERO DE COPIAS SEÑALADAS EN CADA RUBRO.

FINALMENTE SE COMUNICA QUE LA DECISION QUE SE ADOPTE SOBRE EL POSIBLE OTORGAMIENTO DE LA BECA ES INAPELABLE.

Para mayores informes:
Miguel Ángel Muñoz González
Subdirector de Promoción y Difusión de Becas
Av. Paseo de la Reforma 175, piso 12, col. Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06500. México, D.F., Tels. 50633000, Ext. 2714, fax. 9159 3481. Correo electrónico: uaculturales@sre.gob.mx