Please help in circulating the attached CFP with extended deadline for submissions.
The 7th International Conference of the <st1:placetype w:st="on">Academy</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">HRD</st1:placename> (Asia Chapter) will be held in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bangkok</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Thailand</st1:country-region></st1:place> during November 3-6, 2008. Considering the overwhelming interests and requests for the extension of submission deadline, the conference management team has decided to extend the deadline until July 15. Please see that attached call for papers and send your papers soon!
Thanks.
Dr. AAhad Osman-Gani
Conference CEO
Human Resource Development in <st1:place w:st="on">Asia</st1:place>:
Ethics and Quality of Work-life for Sustainable Development
7th International Conference of the <st1:placetype w:st="on">Academy</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">HRD</st1:placename> (<st1:place w:st="on">Asia</st1:place> Chapter)
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bangkok</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Thailand</st1:country-region></st1:place>
November 3 – November 6, 2008
(Pre-Conference of Workshops: November 3 – 4, 2008)
Submission deadline extended to July 15
The Asian Chapter of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Academy</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">HRD</st1:placename></st1:place> (the top global scholarly organization in the field of HRD) cordially invites papers for its 7th International Conference to be held from November 3-6, 2008. The conference will be hosted by the <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Human Resource Development</st1:placename>, National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bangkok</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Thailand</st1:country-region></st1:place>. The goal of the conference is to bring together scholars and practitioners in the field of HRD (and its relevant disciplines, such as HRM, education, business management, public administration, economics, sociology, psychology, and others). It will also be an effective platform for networking and professional interactions among HRD scholars and practitioners from around the globe.
Based on the six successful Asian HRD Conferences (held in India – 2002, Thailand – 2003, Korea – 2004, Taiwan – 2005, Malaysia – 2006, and the People's Republic of China - 2007), the participants of this seventh conference are expected to come from all over Asia, as well as from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Europe. The theme of this year's conference is: Ethics and Quality of Work Life for Sustainable Development. The term, "sustainable development,". HR practices in Ethics and Quality of Work Life have been of interest in the Thai society due to the King's philosophy of efficiency economy that offers a way to sustain a company by balancing stakeholder benefits. This philosophy is reflected by HRD in terms of theoretical framework and context of practice. Thus,, nothing can stop HRD from growing in terms of its global paradigms and perspectives. The consequence of pervasiveness and dynamism is changing in HRD. It is, therefore, inevitable that everyone in HRD should be committed to face challenges as a result of globalization and fast intrusion of technology, as well as the need to unleash human expertise coming from the demand for HRD to work better, faster, and economical. The focus of HRD, particularly in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Thailand</st1:country-region></st1:place> and elsewhere in the world, is in developing human resources in organizations and communities.
Submissions
All scholars, practitioners, consultants, and policy-makers interested in HRD are invited to submit papers to be presented at the conference. These may be under the following streams:
· Relevance of HRD theories and practices to Asian context
· Values, Politics, Power, Ethics and HRD
· Decent Work and Quality of Work Life
· Community Resource Development
· Dynamism, Change and HRD
· Information & Communication Technology and HRD
· Workplace Learning
· Networking in HRD
· Innovative Practices of HRD
· Performance and Career Development
· Gender/Diversity and HRD
· Global/Cross-Cultural HRD
· Emerging Issues in HRD
· Other relevant issues
Please note that, if you feel your contribution does not fit into any of the above, you are very welcome to make your submission in the last listed category.
Types of Submissions
Submissions may be in one or more of the following types:
1. Refereed Papers: Should be submitted as a full manuscript. On acceptance, completed refereed papers should be between 5,000 and 6,000 words. Selected papers will be published in the Proceedings book.
2. Work-in-Progress Papers (Poster Session): Please submit a brief summary of your proposal/paper in no more than 2,000 words.
3. Practice Workshops: If interested professionals and institutions (research institutes, companies, consulting agencies, etc.) would like to organize a workshop to demonstrate examples of practice in HRD, please submit a proposal/outline of up to 5,000 words. Proposals should have significant learning potential, must be based on sound theory and research, and must not aim at publicity or any commercial benefits.
Submission Procedures
All submissions should include in a separate cover page:
· Title, Name of the authors(s), Organization affiliation,, and Positions(s),
· Address (surface mail), E-mail address,
· Submission type (i.e., full refereed paper, work-in-progress paper, or practice workshop proposal)
· New Submission Dates:
· Manuscripts submission deadline: July 15, 2008
· Authors notified of decisions and rework status: August 22, 2008
· Camera-ready deadline for accepted manuscripts: September 1, 2008
· Formatting and Referencing before paper submissions
All submissions must strictly follow the guidelines posted at the websites. Please follow APA style using Times New Roman 10 point font with single spacing, and one inch margin around the pages designed for A4 paper. Details on formatting are available at the conference website: www.ahrd.nida.ac.th, and at the Asian Conference link of the AHRD website (www.ahrd.org)
· Submission Process
All manuscripts are to be submitted through e-mails as file attachments to: wasita@nida.ac.th, or wwasita@hotmail.com; wwsita@gmail.com, Or, through: http://hrd.nida.ac.th.
Registration
· At least one author for each accepted submission must register for the conference by September 15, 2008, in order for the submission to be included in the program and proceedings. The registration form is available at http://hrd.nida.ac.th
· Participants are requested to register in advance either by submitting registration on-line (ON-LINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM) at http://hrd.nida.ac.th, or mail, fax, or e-mailing a completed Registration Form to the Conference Secretariat.
· Conference Registration Fees:
AHRD Member Non-AHRD Member
Regular Registration: 5,100 THB (US $150) (Early Fee*) 6,800 THB (US $200) (Early Fee)
6,300 THB (US $185) 8,000 THB (US $235)
Full-time Student Rate**: 2,600 THB (US $75) (Early Fee) 2,600 THB (US $75) (Early Fee)
3,800 THB (US $110) 3,800 THB (US $110)
* Early fees: Payments received by October 1, 2008.
** Must be currently enrolled. Only applies if the students are not being reimbursed by any institution.
- Fees might be adjusted upon the currency exchange rate changes (Currently US$ 1 = THB 34)
- Bank Transfer Fee is not included.
Conference registration fee covers opening cocktail reception (Nov 4), conference materials and proceedings, two lunches, coffee breaks refreshments (Nov 5 & 6), and the concluding dinner (Nov 6).
Conference Venue and Accommodation
Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel (Conference Venue)
- Part of the King Power Duty Free Complex
- Only one stop between Pullman Bangkok King Power and <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Siam Square</st1:address></st1:street> and MBK
- Close to <st1:country-region w:st="on">Siam</st1:country-region> Paragon, Pratunam market and Central World, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bangkok</st1:city></st1:place>'s main shopping districts
- Direct access to the Chatuchak weekend market via BTS Skytrain
- Direct access to airport via expressway
Contact Address:
8/2 King Power Complex, <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Rangnam Road</st1:address></st1:street>, Thanon Phayathai
Ratchathewi, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bangkok</st1:city></st1:place> 10400
Tel: +66 (0) 2 680 9999
www.pullman-hotels.com
www.accorhotels.com/asia
Special Room Rates for Conference Participants:
Room Type (Single/Twin) : Deluxe THB 3,400 ++ per room per night including ABF (~US$100++)
ROOM AMENITIES
– Fully IT equipped rooms
– Free Internet
– Separate bath and shower
– Rain shower head
– Flat screen TV
– King Power Discount Card
· Conference CEO and AHRD <st1:place w:st="on">Asia</st1:place> Chapter Coordinator:
Dr. AAhad M. Osman-Gani
Professor of HRD and International Management
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Nanyang</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Business</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place>, NTU. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Singapore</st1:country-region></st1:place>.
Tel: (65) 6790 4982
Fax: (65) 6791 8377
E-mail: aahad@ntu.edu.sg
· Conference Co-Chair and Site Coordinator:
Dr.Chiraprapha Tan Akaraborworn
Dean of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Human</st1:placename></st1:place> Resource Development
The National Institute of Development Administration
Tel: 662-727-3481, 662-727-3473
Fax: 662-375-3976
E-mail: chira123@gmail.com
· International COO of AHRD:
Dr. Larry Dooley
Department of Educational Administration & HRD
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Texas A&M University</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">USA</st1:country-region></st1:place>.
Tel: (979) 845-5300
Fax: (979) 862 4347
E-mail: l-dooley@tamu.edu
· Specific questions about Conference:
J Editor (Papers/submissions) - Dr.Wasita Boonsathorn
Assistant Director of <st1:placename w:st="on">NIDA</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Research</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype> and Lecturer of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">HRD</st1:placename></st1:place>
National <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Institute</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Development</st1:placename></st1:place> Administration (NIDA)
e-mail: wasita@nida.ac.th
J Associate Editor (Papers/submissions) – Assoc. Prof. Dr.Wichai Usahajit
Deputy Dean of Planning of HRD, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">HRD</st1:placename></st1:place>
National <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Institute</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Development</st1:placename></st1:place> Administration (NIDA)
e-mail: wichaiu@yahoo.com
J Site Manager – Dr.Jutamas Kaewpijit
Deputy Dean of Academic Affair of HRD, School of HRD
National <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Institute</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Development</st1:placename></st1:place> Administration (NIDA)
e-mail: kaewpijit@gmail.com
J Site Assistant Manager – Kwan Suebsakul Nualskul
Project Manager, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">HRD</st1:placename></st1:place>
National <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Institute</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Development</st1:placename></st1:place> Administration (NIDA)
e-mail: kwanusa@gmail.com
J Registration & Optional tours or excursions – Wena Prawena Phukowluan
Product Manager
Go Vacation <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Thailand</st1:country-region></st1:place>
e-mail: wena25@gmail.com
J Accommodation – Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel (Conference Venue)
Tel: +66 (0) 2 680 9999
www.pullman-hotels.com
www.accorhotels.com/asia
¿ Conference Web Site: http://hrd.nida.ac.th
¿ AHRD (HQ) website: www.ahrd.org