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Headlines Global Forum to be Held in Chile The Global Forum on Management Education will be held October 19 through 21, 2005, in Santiago, Chile. This is the first time the event, the preeminent educational conference on the global practice of management education, will be held in Latin America. The conference will be hosted by CLADEA, the Latin American Council ofManagement Schools. The event will ture business, political, and university leaders debating several key topics: redefining management in a technol- ogy-driven world; the role of the cor- porate world in sustainable develop- ment; technology, competencies, and globalization; and the leaders needed for the last frontier in management. bring together edu- cators from around the world to discuss the status and directions of man- agement education. Programs will fea- No 'A' for Affordability School is too expensive in the U.S. That's the conclusion of a report issued by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, which grades states on the performance of private, public, four-year, and community colleges. Two years ago, the country received a D in affordability; this year, the grade was F. California, the state with the highest grade, only received a B ranking. Only two other states—Utah and Minnesota—received higher than a D grade. The report, called "Measuring up 2004," rates affordability partly by measuring college costs against the average family income on a state-by-state basis. In some states, college today costs more than 30 percent of family income, compared to about 25 percent of family income a decade ago. While some states have done a better job of preparing students for college—by increasing the number of students taking advanced math and science classes—higher education still has failed them by making it harder for these students to pay for a college degree, the report says. 8 BizEd NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2004 twice a decade. The last Global Forum, held in 2002 in Bangkok, Thailand, attracted an audience of business school deans, professors, and directors, as well as corporate executives and heads of corporate training centers. Seventy-five nations were represented. Previous Global Forums were held in Chicago, Illinois, in 1998; in Barcelona, Spain, in 1993; and in Montreal, Canada, in 1989. For more informa- tion, visit Global Forum's Web site at www.globalforum2005.org. workshops and demonstrations on policy issues and innovations in the field, as well as facilitated sessions that will match up participants with shared interests. In addition, there will be exhibits and displays detailing the structure of management educa- tion in specific geographic areas and potential partners interested in alliances. The conference will also provide a networking center, Webcasts, city tours, and other activities. The Global Forum typically meets The conference also will offer INNOVATIONS Pointing Toward Success by listing their qualifying activities from the semester before. Specific grade point averages net between 20 and 40 points, while participating in campus organizations and athletics, attending workshops and social events, and getting involved in service projects also add to the total. Another key way to earn points is to mentor freshmen business students. Extra credit accrues for every semester that the mentored student remains at Lander in good standing or attends activities with upperclassmen. Students who earn 50 or more Good grades aren't all that will get a student through school—or into the job market. Students must develop a well-rounded set of interests and a wide network of social contacts to succeed in the working world. At Lander University's College of Business and Public Affairs, Greenwood, South Carolina, the Adventure Achievement Points Program (AAPP) recognizes the importance of extracurricular activi- ties. The program allows students to earn points that can be redeemed for privileges related to their education. Students earn points each semester points are certified as Achievers. They're allowed to list their status on their resumes, which are packaged and distributed to local employers, and they also receive T-shirts and free admission to special Lander events. High Achievers—the top 20 point-getters—can attend Green- wood Chamber of Commerce events and network with local business lead- ers. They also qualify to test their physical abilities on the ropes course at the South Carolina Army National