The 2010 Florida International Leadership Conference planning is underway!! We are very excited to be continuing this wonderful program for your students for the 4th consecutive year. We value your support and hope that you will continue your participation again this year.
FILC will be held Friday, February 5 to Sunday, February 7, 2010. We hope that you will start recruiting students and generating interest in the conference. Applications will be available in the coming weeks.
Early-bird registration fee of $85 includes: meals, lodging, sessions, entertainment, and conference materials. Late registration fee will be $100. Students should submit application forms to their study abroad or international student advisor. Early-bird registrations & fees are due by January 15, 2010.
Application forms will be posted soon.
How Many Students Can Attend Per School?
Amount is based on your institution's enrollment (please note: 1 advisor required per 4 students).
Ø Over 10,000: 12 students
Ø 9,999 - 2,000: 8 students
Ø Under 2,000: 4 students
GOALS of CONFERENCE:
- To enhance leadership skills.
- To promote friendships and networks among international and study abroad students
- To acknowledge and reward student leaders who work at promoting international understanding on campus
- To challenge students to see themselves as global leaders.
- To recognize the differing styles of leadership across cultures
INSTRUCTIONS and FORMS for SCHOOLS:
1 - Selection of student participants
Each school is responsible for the selection of their student participants. The number of students that schools may bring is based on the institution’s enrollment. If a school's enrollment is over 10,000: 12 students; 9,999 – 2,000: 8 students; or under 2,000: 4 students. We encourage schools to send 1 advisor to every 4 students. However, we require that schools send at least 1 advisor. The selection process is managed by each school. We provide a sample application form (available below) to be used. You can see sample eligibility requirements too. Please be sure to have your own internal application deadline that allows you to meet the January 15 deadline for submission of a participant list to FILC. Once a school has selected their students, they will need to send a participant list to Kelly Reid (kreid@mail.ucf.edu). The list of participants and advisors, along with payment of the early-bird registration of $85 per participant, is due by Friday, January 15. The late registration fee is $100. The list should include, first name, last name, sex, and dietary needs. Payments should be mailed to Ms. Kelly Reid, International Services Center, University of Central Florida, P.O.Box 160130, Orlando, FL 32816-0130.
Sample Participant Application Form
2 - Session Proposals
Students, faculty, staff, and community members involved in leadership and international education are invited to submit proposals for sessions. We seek session proposals in four areas. Please encourage your students and colleagues to submit one! The extended deadline for submission is Friday, January 8, 2010.
- Campus Leadership: Proposals in this category would include sessions on innovative ideas for student organization programming, models for creating and/or expanding an organization, ideas on collaborations with campus or community organizations, officer development, advocacy, ways students can make a difference, etc.
- Leadership, General: Proposals in this category would include sessions on leadership development, models, theories, and studies of leadership, leadership and career preparation, leadership opportunities, etc.
- Cross-cultural Enrichment: Proposals in this category would include sessions on reentry, culture shock and adjustment, cross-cultural training, cross-cultural simulations, orientations, etc.
- Cultural Expressions: Proposals in this category would include interactive and educational sessions on food, language, dance, entertainment, meditation, games, etc. Presentations should be prepared for 60-90 minute presentation times.
For more information on the Call for Proposals, please click here - Call for Proposals.
3 - Peer Leaders
Each year we invite past year student participants to return to FILC in the capacity of Peer Leaders. The peer leaders are a vital asset to the success of the program. Please encourage your students who have participated in FILC to apply. The extended deadline for application is Friday, January 8, 2010. They may access the application at http://ic.fsu.edu/filcpeerldrappl.cfm.
4 - Information for Attendees
We are so pleased that you have chosen to be part of this special event. We are looking forward to another memorable weekend. Below are links to documents that provide very important information for advisors and students in planning for the conference. Please review the documents carefully and share with your students. More information will be added in the coming days.
Advisor Information
Suggested Packing List
Poster Session Information
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