San Juan, Puerto Rico March 22-26, 2015 International Business Conference

Our 2015 International Business Conference in San Juan will be hosted at the beautiful Caribe Hilton located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In addition to the business conference, we are also hosting an education conference that will be held on the same days, at the same venue, and one registration fee will allow you to attend both conferences.

The Doctoral Student Journey: Academic Intersections on the Road to Program Completion
Dr. Barbara Holmes

Despite selecting the brightest and most academically talented students into doctoral programs, colleges and universities are still challenged to move doctoral scholars from matriculation to program completion. This speech explores the doctoral student pedagogical experience, suggesting some academic intersections that can be further explored in develop possible remedies and more positive outcomes. Producing generators of new knowledge is essential to the academic world and we need our best minds actively engaged in contemplating how best to get doctoral students to finish their studies and graduate. The quality of future research and intellectual thinkers is inextricably intertwined with the quality of the academic learning environments that support and nurtures doctoral scholars. An important aspect of doctoral student development is inherent in the types of relationships that are developed with doctoral students, the quality and frequency of strong, assertive mentoring and faculty ownership of the persistence path for emerging 21st century academic researchers.

Dr. Barbara Holmes is a lifelong educator and has been in education over thirty-six years. Dr. Holmes’ research interest focuses on the progression and academic development of doctoral students. She offers insight and perspective into barriers to matriculation and dissertation completion. Dr. Holmes earned the Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and English and the Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Stetson University, Deland, Florida. Dr. Holmes went on to earn her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. Subsequent to earning her doctorate degree, Dr. Holmes was recognized as a Distinguished Graduate and awarded an honorary doctorate from Stetson University.

As Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Education at Hampton University, Dr. Holmes is currently responsible for the preparation of doctoral students in educational leadership. In this capacity, Dr. Holmes guides graduate student research and prepares doctoral students for national and international presentations. Dr. Holmes has served as dissertation chair for over fifty doctoral students and has written a book entitled “Dissertation Strategies for Doctoral Students”. Dr. Holmes also works with the Graduate College to provide dissertation development workshops for doctoral students across the university in all disciplines.

The business conference provides a forum for faculty and administrators to present their research on all aspects of business. Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Conference Dates: March 22 – 26, 2015
• Early Payment Discount: February 19, 2015.
• Final abstracts/papers due: February 19, 2015.
• Hotel room cutoff: Group rate is in effect until February 20, 2015 or until sold out.
• Tour Date: March 26, 2015

Standard Presentation: Standard presentations are scheduled in 2-hour sessions, allowing for 15-20 minutes per presentation. Each session will include an Apple Macbook running Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Prezi, so please bring your presentation on a flash drive using one of these software packages.

Poster Presentation: Each poster presentation will have 1 hour to present. There is no requirement on the size of the poster. Easels or display boards will be provided, however posters may not be pinned or taped to the walls.

Virtual Presentation: Can’t attend the conference in person? A virtual presentation allows your Powerpoint or Keynote to be presented for you at the conference by a Clute staff member. After the conference you will receive a complete conference packet.

Workshop: Looking for something more hands-on? Try our 1 hour workshop! If needed, the workshop will be equipped with an Apple Macbook running Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and Prezi, although you are more than welcome to bring your own equipment.

Attending Only: You are invited to attend the conference even if you choose not to present a paper. Remember to select “attending only” when registering for the conference.

Once your proposal/abstract or full paper is formatted using the guidelines above, kindly attach it while completing the registration form. To ensure that your presentation appears in the conference proceedings, please submit the final version by February 19, 2015.

For final versions and new submissions submitted after this date, please contact us to make arrangements. Attending only registrations are welcome at any time.

Within 2-3 business days of receiving your proposal/abstract or full paper, it will be reviewed for appropriateness for the conference and you will be notified of acceptance or rejection. If accepted, additional conference and registration-specific information will be included.

Please complete the conference registration form below. Attending-only and non-presenting conference participants should also submit a registration form (one per participant). Registration for the International Business Conference includes admission to the International Education Conference and vice versa – only one registration form is necessary.

The conference registration fee includes:

• Admission to both conferences at that location
• Approximate 20-minute time slot to present one paper at the conference
• A copy of the conference program
• A copy of the proceedings on a USB flash drive
• A certificate of presentation (or participation if attending only)
• Admission to all receptions, coffee breaks, etc.
• A complimentary standard journal review of your conference paper for up to one year from the date of the conference (open access fees apply).

• For more information about the conference registration payment and/or to make a payment, please click the “Pay Here” button below

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Note: All attending conference participants must pay the prepaid registration fee and at least one author per paper must attend, unless the paper is being presented in a virtual session. Spouses and children whose names do not appear in the program are not required to pay the registration fee.

The location for our 2015 International Business Conference in San Juan is at the Caribe Hilton. We have very good room rates for the Caribe Hilton: Single/Double $185 per night + resort fee + taxes + porterage + room attendant (maid) during the conference. Porterage is $5.25 once per person and the room attendant (maid) is $0.50 per day. Included in the room rate is wireless internet in the sleeping rooms and public area, daily in-room coffee, day use of the tennis courts, one hour of miniature golf, use of the fitness center, and beach activities.

Caribe Hilton
1 San Geronimo Street
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901

There are a limited number of rooms based on availability at the conference group rate during the conference, so book your room as soon as possible. This rate is in effect until February 20, 2015 or until sold out. Please mention group code TCIA15 when booking reservations to receive the group rate.

To book, modify, or cancel your room reservation at the Caribe Hilton click here

For additional information about the Caribe Hilton, visit their website here

El Yunque Tropical Rainforest Half-Day Walking Tour:

Thursday, March 26, 2015

“Discover El Yunque with its beautiful giant ferns, plants and wildlife. You will be blown away by the breathtaking panoramic views of the entire northeast coast from the Yokahu Observation Tower. Take in La Coca waterfall and enjoy a leisure walking tour down Caimitillo Trail. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Price: $59 per person.”

**Information gathered from Group Services Inc.

For more information or to sign up, please contact [email protected]. Be sure to mention The Clute Institute when making your reservation.

The Preliminary Conference Program can be found below.

Note: This preliminary program is subject to change without notice before the conference.

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Proceedings for our 2015 International Business Conference in San Juan will be available on our website after the conference.