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10 BizEd MARCH | APRIL 2015 calendar ALSO CONSIDER: 2015 Paraguay Economic Forum Milwaukee, Wisconsin The program "Paraguay: The Case for Foreign Direct Investment and Tourism Development" will explore ways to improve business curricula at Paraguay's universities, as well as promote commercial and cultural relations between Paraguay and the United States. It will be held at the Alverno College School of Business and Management. Email carol. pope@alverno.edu for information. Faculty Development Workshops in International Business Atlanta, Georgia Georgia State University Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) will host a series of workshops for business faculty interest- ed in developing and incorporating international content in their existing business curricula. Session topics include international business, manage- ment, financial management, and marketing, as well as global supply chain management, research, and pedagogy. Visit ciber.robinson.gsu.edu/fdib. PHOTOGRAPH BY ISTOCK Curriculum Development Series: Teaching Design for Creativity & Innovation Santiago, Chile At a time when business leaders frequently cite creativity as the skill their companies need most, this seminar will explore ways for educators to bring the "design studio approach" into their MBA programs. Attendees will learn to teach students how to implement design thinking within organi- zations, use design inquiry to frame and reframe problems, generate prototypes of ideas, and invent alternative solutions to complex organizational problems. Curriculum Development Series: Expe- riential Learning will be offered on May 13 and the Teaching Effectiveness Seminar will be offered on May 14–15, both at this location. Applied Assessment Seminar Budapest, Hungary This seminar is intended for educators and admin- istrators who already have attended AACSB Inter- national's Assessment or Assurance of Learning seminar and have a strong working knowledge of accreditation and assessment. Attendees will dis- cuss how to implement effective assessment plans, including choosing rubrics and reports, gaining faculty buy-in, and establishing a strong culture of continuous improvement. The Assessment Seminar will be offered on May 12–13 at this location. Business Accreditation Seminar Shanghai, China Participants in this seminar will gain understanding of the accreditation process, learn more about what is involved in attaining AACSB initial accred- itation and conducting a continuous improvement review, and develop relationships with other administrators who can guide them through the process. The Continuous Improvement Review Sem- inar will be offered on May 24-25 and the Assurance of Learning Seminar will be offered on May 26–27, both at this location. JUNE 4–7 MARCH 27 MAY 24–26 MAY 24–26 MAY 23–24 MAY 14–15 MAY 11–12 APRIL 26-28 AACSB International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM 2015) Tampa, Florida Focused on the "Currents of Change" affecting business and business education, ICAM 2015 will be organized around themes at the foundation of AACSB's 2013 Accreditation Standards: innovation, engagement, and impact. Plenary speakers include author Daniel Pink, whose work explores the motivations behind human behavior, and Carolyn Woo, former dean of the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business and current CEO of Catholic Relief Services. Speakers also include Beta Gamma Sigma International Honoree Roger W. Ferguson Jr., president and CEO of TIAA-CREF. For a complete listing of AACSB International's seminars, conferences, and webinars, visit www.aacsb.edu/events. Annual Accreditation Conference: Asia Pacific Shanghai, China Educators who attend this conference will explore the trends in the Asia Pacific region related to global accreditation and AACSB's 2013 Accredita- tion Standards. They'll also network with peers, volunteers, and accreditation staff, and delve into the regional challenges. Also offered at this location will be seminars on Business Accreditation on May 23–24, Continuous Improvement Review on May 24–25, and Assurance of Learning on May 26–27. Annual Accreditation Conference: Europe, Middle East & Africa Amsterdam, The Netherlands In its inaugural run, this conference offers attend- ees the opportunity to better understand the AACSB 2013 Accreditation Standards in the context of countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Participants will network with peers, accreditation volunteers, and accreditation staff; explore regional challenges related to global accreditation; and exchange best practices and solutions.