Faculty Development

The University of Wisconsin and University of Hawaii are pleased to host the 2009 Vietnam Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB). The program will focus on the unique aspects of doing business in Vietnam, comparing and contrasting the business environments of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi. Each city will begin with background briefings from U.S. Commercial Attaches, followed by site visits to a diversity of firms in the manufacturing, professional services, and retail industries. Ho Chi Minh City will emphasize the rapidly growing SMEs and MNE outsourcing, while Hanoi will emphasize the transition of State Owned Enterprises. Targeted audience are business faculty from two or four year colleges and universities interested in incorporating Asian content into their curriculum. Timeframes: Deadline for Application (September 19), Acceptance Notification and Deposit Due (October 3), Payment Due (November 7), Passports with Vietnam Visa should be in hand (December 19), Departure Date from US Origination City (January 3). The Vietnam FDIB website is at: http://www.bus.wisc.edu/ciber/vietnamfdib/

Participants in the “China: An Emerged Economic Powerhouse in the Global Economy” program gain firsthand knowledge of the dynamic growth of two of China’s leading economic regions – the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta/Hong Kong, and see how China is being transformed from a planned economy into a globally competitive market oriented economy. They visit Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Hosted by the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Maryland.

Invited panelists: Román de la Campa, María de los Angeles Torres, Louis Perez Cuba Roundtable January 28th, 2009 Román de la Campa Edwin B. and Lenore R. Williams Professor of Romance Languages Chair, Romance Languages Department University of Pennsylvania María de los Angeles Torres Director, Latin American and Latino Studies Program UIC Louis A. Perez J. Carlyle Sitterson Professor & Editor, Cuban Journal UNC

The conference will be held on February 1 & 2, 2008 at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is committed to fostering the knowledge and practice of global strategic corporate leadership through cutting-edge research, high quality education, constructive public outreach, and networking activities. The Asia Business Conference brings this commitment to life by connecting companies with students and fostering dialogue around issues relating to Asian markets as well as companies from Asia.

The monthly GB Club luncheons provide outstanding speakers and relaxed networking opportunities. With extensive international experience, the speakers wrap personal insights around a practical and up-to-the-minute approach to conducting international trade. The luncheons are open to the general public. Typically, about 100 business executives, public policy makers, and academics attend each luncheon.

The workshops will serve as a unique forum for the exchange of ideas among the participants. The workshop leaders offer: • numerous insights into the relationship between foreign language, culture and international business; • discussions on how to develop and teach a business language curriculum; • exploration of the resources available in this new and fast-changing field; • introductions to the business language examinations (i.e., Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International (PWDP); • ways to structure a business language program for varying needs; and • instruction in the use of the internet.

In consultation with the National Advisory Committee, the conference program will be developed to: 1) highlight the significant impacts of Title VI programs in the United States over the past 50 years; 2) demonstrate the pressing need for Title VI programs given future and current needs; and, 3) address future directions of Title VI programs. Presenters at the conference will include invited keynote speakers to be determined in consultation with the National Advisory Committee. In addition, concurrent breakout session panels will include speakers solicited in a "Call for Proposals."

2009 CIBER Business Language Conference Navigating the World of Business Through Language and Culture

The 22nd annual Asia Pacific Business Outlook (APBO), produced in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce, is North America’s premier event for businesses that want to develop and improve their trade and investment opportunities in the Asia/Pacific region. Get the current intelligence on 15 economies, as well as practical, applicable solutions to your logistical, legal, financial, marketing, planning, and human resource issues. The interactive format of the conference will allow you to meet one-on-one with the experts. In order to ensure that participants have as much personal interaction with speakers and fellow participants as possible, we are limiting attendance to 250 participants. So register early!

CATJ annual conferences provide a forum for discussion of major issues relating to the quality and future of Japanese language instruction in the U.S., as well as problems unique to our setting. One of the major issues to be discussed at this year's conference is the preparation of students for entry into business communities.

Discover the New Europe! Designed primarily for faculty from business, foreign language, and area studies, the ten-day program includes seminars on European business and cultural issues, on–site visits to a variety of industries, and exciting side trips to Frankfort and Stuttgart, Germany. Participants are exposed to the latest developments in European business issues through discussions with leading faculty and business experts, and develop an increased understanding of the function and structure of the European Union (EU). (All seminars and lectures are conducted in English)

The 3nd annual FDIB-Africa program, to be conducted in South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia, will once again combine over two dozen business visits, cultural experiences and academic visits and lectures over 18 days, to initiate and/or enhance faculty awareness and insight in the business, academic and cultural world of sub-Saharan Africa.

Learn important concepts and frameworks in international entrepreneurship with a focus on the intersection between the two disciplines of international business and entrepreneurship. Obtain resources to incorporate into your classroom and network with colleagues who share similar interests in international entrepreneurship. This program is for faculty members who wish to develop a course in international entrepreneurship, or to teach their IB course with an entrepreneurial perspective, or who are planning to conduct research in international entrepreneurship.

This workshop will be held at the University of Michigan, June 7-9, 2009. Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks (University of Michigan) and Quy Huy (INSEAD), co-organizers. This workshop will bring together a core group of international scholars and advanced doctoral students who share an interest in issues that relate to emotional attunement and attending in organizational contexts. In particular, we are interested in research on the development of collective emotion-based capabilities in organizations, as opposed to a single focus on individual level constructs; how such capabilities influence various dimensions of collective organizational behavior and performance; and how such capabilities influence and are influenced by the diversity of contexts and cultures that characterize global organizations. By Invitation. Please see our website for more information.

The 8th Biennial International Business Institute for Community College Faculty is a unique professional development program designed specifically for community and technical college faculty. The aim of the Institute is to provide participants with the knowledge, experience and resources they need to internationalize general business courses and/or develop specialized international business courses at the two-year college level.

The theme of the 2009 conference will be: International Marketing in or by Firms from Emerging Market Economies: Theoretical and Empirical Contributions

The Globalization Seminars are designed to help business faculty bring international context into the classroom and to expand teaching and research skills. Each Seminar is built around a comprehensive "coursepack" to support and demonstrate the globalization of business. These course materials will be available to seminar participants: course outlines, case studies, powerpoint slides, reference materials and experiential exercises. The FIVE seminars are held concurrently; therefore, each participant may select one seminar to attend. Also, three half-day workshops are available: Research, Teaching, and Grant Opportunities.

The Summer Institute for Teaching a Second Language for Business Communication is designed primarily for secondary and post-secondary language educators. This program includes an overview of basic business, combined with discussion of current issues in language-teaching methodology and curriculum design. Participants work on group projects in which they design curriculum modules that apply the concepts addressed during the program. After the institute, participants receive a compilation of all the projects to enable them to adapt and use the modules in their own classroom situations. Participants who are Pennyslvania or New Jersey public school teachers are eligible to receive continuing-education credit.

This cross-disciplinary program will facilitate research related to Institutions & Development from the perspective of a broad range of social sciences. Doctoral students selected for the summer 2009 SDI will: * Work with a specialist in their chosen field. * Form a community of scholars with intersecting interests. * Gain access to resources found only in Washington, DC. * Participate in research seminars and brown bag lunches. * Submit their work to be published in a top journal in their field. The program is open to doctoral students in any discipline, enrolled in U.S. universities, with an interest in the underlying theme of Institutions & Development. The application deadline is January 15, 2009.

This program will be the first symposium of its type especially for Ph.D. students in business languages to encourage greater long-term focus on business language research and teaching among future language faculty and leadership (deans, department heads, etc.). The conference will focus on three themes: Current environment for business language education; Career Development; and Instructional Design. This is a unique event that will influence future language education leaders early in their careers to recognize the importance of business language and culture in their academic preparation.

The purpose of the 2006-2010 GBS program is to equip HBCU faculty with the knowledge, skills, pedagogical tools, and international experience to enable them to internationalize their courses, programs, and institutions.

The NASBITE CGBP provides a benchmark for competency in global commerce. The CGBP designation demonstrates an individual's ability to conduct global business including Global Business Management, Global Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Trade Finance. For candidates experienced in international trade, the certification confirms that knowledge. For candidates just beginning, it establishes a professional development goal to ensure a full understanding of the profession. For companies, it assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today's competitive environment.