Faculty Development

Recovering from the Crisis: Financial Services, the Real Economy, and Civic Banking
July 29, 2009  - University of Maryland   [Details]

The Wharton School's Lauder Institute, together with the Spanish savings bank Caja Navarra (CAN), pioneer in civic banking, hosted a conference July 29-31, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania titled, "Recovering from the Crisis: Financial Services, The Real Economy, and Civic Banking." Professor Cliff Rossi from the Smith School of Business participated in the conference.
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International Financial Reporting Standards and Fair-Value Accounting &
June 3, 2009  - University of Maryland   [Details]

Sponsored by the Department of Accounting and the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at the Fox School of Business at Temple University in collaboration with the International Accounting Section of the American Accounting Association. A full day of training sessions geared towards accounting educators and focused on incorporating IFRS into introductory financial accounting, intermediate accounting I, and intermediate accounting II courses. Experts from academia, public accounting and industry will conduct these sessions. Professor Collin Dinsley attended the conference
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Faculty Development in International Business - Africa
May 5, 2009  - University of Maryland   [Details]

This program provides participants with an opportunity to experience first-hand the business challenges of sub-Saharan Africa as they travel to Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa; Livingstone and Victoria Falls, Zambia; and Chobe, Botswana, as well as participate in numerous business visits, culture tours, and academic seminars. Professor Sandy Boyson participated in this event.
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China Faculty Development Program
January 29, 2009  - University of Maryland   [Details]

The Study Tour for faculty aims to compare the dynamic growth of China’s two leading economic regions – the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta – and explore China’s transformation from a planned economy to a globally competitive market oriented economy. Professor Zhi-Long Chen participated in this event.
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Academy of Entrepreneurship at Local High School
June 30, 2005  - University of Florida   [Details]

UF CIBER is sponsoring an effort by the Academy of Entrepreneurship at a local high school to bring an international component to his courses. The Academy describes itself as follows: "Our goals aim at relevancy - to provide you the opportunity to develop marketable skills for successful employment while pursuing higher educational goals. Expand your entrepreneurial spirit as you experience opportunities such as the stock market simulation via the Internet, an international economic simulation, operate a Junior Achievement Company, develop and market your own products, and manage the School Spirit store. Explore the global marketplace evolving for the successful entrepreneurs in the year 2000 and beyond."
Location:  Gainesville FL

Special Private Sector Post-Summit Debriefing
February 23, 2004  - University of Florida   [Details]

The private sector was informed about the Summit process. Follow-up to the Latin America business meeting in Monterrey Mexico in Jan 2004
Location:  Coral Gables, FL

Special Summit of the Americas
January 11, 2004  - University of Florida   [Details]

Briefing of the private sector on the summit process. Enhanced awareness and understanding of international relations in Latin America.
Location:  Monterrey, Mexico