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Headlines Jazzing Up Business Education at Annual Meeting in New Orleans Speakers and event times have been set for the AACSB International 2003 Interna- tional Conference and Annual Meet- ing, to be held April 24 to 26 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Or- leans, Louisiana. More than 1,200 management educators from around the world are expected to attend "Hitting the High Notes," the associ- ation's networking and educational event for management educators. Four plenary sessions will offer at- tendees a broad perspective on spe- cific topics. In Plenary I, "Evolving Models," a panel will consider strate- gies for integrating traditional, for- profit, and electronic business educa- tion models, as well as how to react when revenue support shrinks. At Plenary II, Beta Gamma Sigma will present its 2003 International Honoree, Joe W. Forehand, Chair- man and CEO of Accenture. At Ple- nary III, "Curriculum to Meet Mar- ket Needs," Ellyn A. McColgan, president of Fidelity Brokerage Company, will discuss what the in- dustry wants today from business schools and how to identify the cata- lysts for change. Plenary IV will address "Going conduct its annual business meeting and present officers' reports on new and continuing initiatives. The membership will vote on the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Committee for Accred- itation Quality proposal to change accreditation standards. Speakers at this event will include Jerry E. Trap- nell, AACSB International 2002- 2003 chair and dean of the College of Business and Behavioral Science at Clemson University; Carolyn Y. Woo, 2002-2003 vice chair-chair elect and dean of the Mendoza Col- lege of Business at the University of Notre Dame; and John J. Fernandes, president and chief executive officer of AACSB International. A wide range of concurrent On Friday afternoon, AACSB will workshops will be scheduled. These interactive sessions will focus on business school business models, curriculum reform, part- nership models, new directions in accreditation, and—for the first time this year—exhibitor showcases. Two social receptions, both held Global: Partnerships for Success." Jan- ice R. Bellace, director of the Hunts- man Program in International Studies and Business at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, will discuss Wharton's alliance with the Singapore Management University. Sharon P. Smith, dean of the College of Busi- ness Administration and Graduate School of Business Administration at Fordham University, will talk about Fordham's role in the Jesuit business school consortium in Beijing. 8 BizEd MARCH/APRIL 2003 at the Hyatt Regency, will give atten- dees a chance to network with peers. A Welcome Reception Thursday evening, co-hosted by AACSB and Beta Gamma Sigma, will celebrate the accomplishments of business schools that have achieved initial ac- creditation or reaffirmation of ac- creditation in the 2002-2003 aca- demic year. Friday evening, a reception in the exhibit hall will give attendees the chance to visit with exhibitors as well as colleagues. Attendees also will have an oppor- meet in New Orleans include: AAU Public/Carnegie I Research Group; Associated New American Colleges; MBA for Working Professionals; Met- ropolitan Schools; Public Relations Professionals in Management Educa- tion; Small School Network Affinity Group; and Women Administrators in Management Education. Conference participants also tunity to share thoughts and common interests with other management edu- cators at the Affinity Group meetings that will be held throughout the con- ference. Affinity Groups that will might want to take advantage of the many shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities available in New Or- leans, such as the 2003 Jazz Fest, which overlaps the conference. In addition, the Hyatt Regency is adja- cent to the Louisiana Superdome and New Orleans Shopping Centre