The Organizational Behavior Teaching Society Announces:
THE 29TH ANNUAL
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR TEACHING CONFERENCE
(The premier Teaching Conference in North America for Management Educators)
"THE COURAGE TO TEACH"
Cultivating a Pedagogy of Passion, Innovation, and Renewal
JUNE 19-22, 2002
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
ORANGE, CALIFORNIA
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: JANUARY 29, 2002
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A QUICK GUIDE TO CONTENTS IN THIS COMMUNICATION:
1. About the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society;
2. Invitation to Present at this year's OBTC;
3. GUIDELINES for Proposal Preparation and Submission;
4. VOLUNTEER to help (reviewers sought for program; "greeters" and mentors
sought to welcome newcomers to the conference and mentor first-time
presenters); - Please respond ASAP, by DECEMBER 28, 2001.
5. OBTC 2002 HIGHLIGHTS - A "Sneak Preview of Coming Attractions";
6. LOGISTICS: A Little BACKGROUND on our host communities: Chapman
University and Old Towne Orange, how to get here, the accommodations etc.
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1. Background - About the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. (Check
us out on the web at <http://www.obts.org>www.obts.org!)
The mission of the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society is to enhance
the quality and promote the importance of teaching and learning across the
management disciplines with a focus on the dynamics within and at the
interface of individuals, groups, organizations, and cultures.
The Society recognizes teaching as a noble calling spanning the boundary of
art and science; grounded in theory and intellectual creativity; focused on
enhancing learning in the classroom and beyond. Management educators
connect theory and practice in innovative ways, bridging academic research
and organizational application. As scholars, they develop the techniques
and evaluate the outcomes of the teaching/learning process.
The Society creates a facilitating environment in which educators at all
stages of their careers can reaffirm the relational nature of learning and
the values essential to the integrity of the learning process. The Society'
s culture cultivates the values of trust, mutual respect, and personal
growth, thus creating a context in which individuals may take risks to
develop their own teaching skills and/or share their innovations with
others.
The Society takes a leadership role in ensuring that teaching and learning
activities receive the institutional appreciation and support they deserve
at the student, classroom and organizational levels. The Society assists in
the development and dissemination of teaching and learning resources-best
practices, experiential pedagogy, and innovations-through its publications
and conferences, regionally, nationally, and internationally. The most
prominent of these publications is The Journal of Management Education
(published by Sage).
The Organizational Behavior Teaching Society is a membership organization
devoted to improving management teaching through experiential pedagogy.
OBTS held its inaugural conference in 1974 at Stanford University. Over the
years, the conference has grown from 20 to 300 participants. (Conference
hosts have included Harvard, Stanford, USC and (more recently) Bellingham
University, Calgary, Bucknell, Western Illinois, Keene State, Case Western,
New Mexico State, and James Madison. FYI, The 2003 conference will be held
at Western New England College in Springfield, Massachusetts.)
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2. We invite you to join us and Present at Our Showcase Event, the 2002 "OBTC"
- The premier Teaching Conference in North America for Management
Educators! Be a part of a true and lasting community of dedicated teachers.
"THE COURAGE TO TEACH"
Cultivating a Pedagogy of Passion, Innovation, and Renewal
"The real issue (for teachers) is not how do we 'fill up space,' but how do
we create space for learning. True education guides students on an inner
journey toward more truthful ways of seeing and being in the world."
- Parker Palmer, in The Courage to Teach (1998)
CREATING SPACE FOR LEARNING: "WHAT? HOW? WHY? and WHO?" The 29th Annual
Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference (OBTC) will take place on the
beautiful Chapman University campus in Old Towne Orange, California, just
south of L.A. Drawing our theme from Parker Palmer's classic, The Courage
to Teach (Jossey-Bass, 1998), we invite proposals for workshops, catalyst
sessions, doctoral/new faculty sessions, and - a new presentation venue! -
the Experiential Learning Showcases. We encourage our colleagues in OB,
management, leadership, HR and related fields to identify and submit
proposals that address any of the four progressively deeper questions Palmer
suggests teachers grapple with in guiding learners "toward more truthful
ways of seeing and being in the world:"
INNOVATION .
(1) WHAT do you teach? What are some of the innovative and interesting
content/topic areas you've introduced to your leadership, management, HR,
&/or OB/OD courses?
(2) HOW do you approach the teaching of your subject and/or specific
topics? Proposals addressing this question would focus on the methods and
techniques we can use to "teach well," including trends and developments in
learning resources, experiential learning, distance learning, technological
breakthroughs (and limitations), assessments, evaluative procedures etc.
PASSION .
(3) WHY do you do what you do? As Palmer asks, "For what purpose and to
what ends do we teach?" Proposals which touch on this aspect might range
from "preparing students to be successful in the business world and increase
organizational effectiveness" to "preparing participants to transform the
business world and create a more just and more caring society."
RENEWAL .
(4) WHO ARE YOU? "Teachers," Palmer writes, "possess the power to create
the conditions that can help students learn a great deal - or keep them from
learning much at all. Teaching is the intentional act of creating those
conditions, and good teaching requires that we understand the inner sources
of both the intent and the act." Therefore, he observes, it is essential
for teachers to ask "the who question: WHO is the self that teaches? How
does the quality of my selfhood form - or deform - the way I relate to my
students, my subject, my colleagues, my world?" Proposals which touch on
this aspect of our conference theme will address the fundamental ways
individual teachers - or entire educational institutions - can "sustain and
deepen the selfhood from which good teaching comes."
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3. Guidelines for Proposal Preparation and Submission
You care about teaching and learning. Make your teaching make a difference:
Share it with your colleagues!
Proposals for the 2002 OBTC are sought for experiential learning showcases,
workshops of 60-, 75- or 90-minutes, and "catalyst" sessions of 30 minutes.
Proposals are also encouraged that may extend over more than one day of the
Conference. The OBTC - the premier teaching conference in North America
for management educators - has traditionally been characterized by highly
interactive sessions, rather than a more passive lecture format, therefore,
proposals that actively engage the attendees are more likely to be viewed
favorably by reviewers. Sessions designed for doctoral students and
new/early career faculty are especially welcome!
All proposals are blind reviewed by multiple reviewers. Assessment will
focus on the potential interest to conference attendees, contribution to
improved teaching, evidence that the proposed session will achieve its
stated purpose, and linkage to this year's Theme. (Note: Due to the
popularity and small nature of the conference, a favorable review does not
guarantee placement on the final program. Proposals will be ranked and
sorted by the Program Committee by March 19. The decisions of the Committee
will be considered final.)
NOTE: Space on the program is scarce, and Conference attendance is limited
to roughly 300 participants. It is the norm of the Society and the
Conference that a submission represents a commitment to present the
session and attend the entire Conference.
STIPENDS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT PRESENTATIONS BY NEW/EARLY CAREER FACULTY
(3 AT UP TO $ 500.00 EACH; SIMPLY APPLY WITH YOUR SUBMISSION.)
WORKSHOPS. Workshop sessions vary in length (60, 75, or 90 minutes) and
generally take the form of a seminar, small group discussion, hands-on
activity, or teaching demonstration. The program will include only sessions
of 90 minutes or less.
CATALYST SESSIONS. These 30-minute sessions are brief, focused, informal
sessions that explore a single new idea, concept, or teaching approach.
EXPERIENTIAL/ACTION LEARNING SHOWCASES. (NEW!) These sessions allow
teachers to demonstrate SHORT, crisp exercises that can be used to quickly
(but effectively) introduce or illustrate specific content areas and
concepts. Proposals for ELS sessions should be no longer than two pages,
plus up to 2 pages of teaching notes. The time for presentation of an ELS
activity is strictly limited to 10 minutes. ELS proposals will be presented
in "bundles" of 3-6 activities, depending on session allocation.
PROPOSAL FORMAT. All proposals should include the following:
> Cover Sheet with a title, presenter(s) name, title, affiliation,
address, telephone, email, and FAX number. The primary contact person should
be identified in the case of multiple presenters. Presenters' names should
not appear anywhere else in the proposal!
> An indication if/how the session relates to this year's conference
theme(s).
> Abstract of no more than 100 words (for use in conference program).
> Planning Details, to include:
> Proposed audience, e.g., new faculty, more experienced faculty, small
schools, etc.
> Maximum number of participants if applicable
> Type of session and optimum time required (including alternate
delivery modes possible)
> Any special requirements, such as room configuration or special equipment.
(Please indicate if special requirements are absolutely essential or merely
preferred.)
> Session Description that provides, in 2-4 pages, a statement of the
session's purpose and a description of the session or activities (i.e., what
and why).
> Teaching Note. All proposals must be accompanied (where appropriate) by a
separate and complete Teaching Note. This will ensure that colleagues who
cannot attend simultaneous sessions will still be able to benefit from your
good work! The Teaching Note should describe how the session accomplishes
its stated purpose, including
(a) detailed guidelines for conducting the activity or instructing the
material and, if available;
(b) what reactions/outcome(s) a facilitator can anticipate and how to
address them.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES. Extended Deadline! Proposals are due on or before
January 29, 2002. Send ONE e-mail copy of your proposal EMBEDDED IN THE TEXT
of your e-mail (JUST LIKE THIS E-MAIL CALL FOR PROPOSALS!) - NOT as an
attachment! (and direct any e-mail queries regarding submission) to:
Dr. Cristina Giannantonio, OBTC 2002 Conference Co-Chair; (714) 628-7320;
<mailto:
giannant@chapman.edu>
giannant@chapman.edu. Indicate in this
communication whether you: (a) are
a first-time presenter; (b) are a first-time OBTC participant; and/or (c)
are a new faculty member (within 3 years in your first teaching position).
(Indicate all that apply) If you have been to OBTC's previously, please
volunteer to help (see form below). Can you "host" (welcome) some
newcomers? - Mentor a first-time presenter? - Review other proposals? All
the above? Send 3 hard copies of the proposal, and diskette version in
Word, along with 2 self-addressed stamped #10 envelopes (for notification
purposes) to: Mark Maier, OBTC 2002 Conference Co-Chair, Chapman University,
1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866. (714) 628-7316; (714) 997-6641 FAX;
<mailto:
mmaier@chapman.edu>
mmaier@chapman.edu.
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4. Lend a Hand, Make a Difference - VOLUNTEER TO HELP.
"WE NEED YOUR HELP!" - REQUEST FOR OBTC 2002 VOLUNTEERS
PLEASE RESPOND BY DECEMBER 28, 2001!
The distinctive climate, attraction, and success of the OBTC conferences
over the last 28 years is due in large part to the willingness of many
individuals like yourself to pitch in and help. Please print out and
complete this form, fax or return it to us if you are willing to volunteer
your services to make the 29th annual conference in Orange one of the best
ever! Check off any of the areas you'd like to volunteer for:
___ Proposal Reviewer (Reviews will be due February 22; Notifications to be
sent by March 19, 2002)
___ Serve as mentor/coach for first-time presenters. (Must have previously
presented at an OBTC.)
___ "Greeter" for first-time conference attendee(s). (Must have previously
attended an OBTC.)
___ Other: ______________________________________________________
> Number of OBTC's attended: __________________________________________
> Most recent OBTC attended? ___________________________________________
Name: _____________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
_____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________
FAX: ________________________________
E-mail: ____________________________
Please return form to: Dr. Cristina M. Giannantonio, OBTC 2002 Co-Chair,
Chapman University, 1 University Drive, Orange, CA 92866. Or FAX it to us,
c/o (714) 628-7350. You may also E-MAIL us c/o
<mailto:
giannant@chapman.edu>
giannant@chapman.edu.
Phone: (714) 628-7320. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
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5. A PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS: OBTC 2002 HIGHLIGHTS
Included in the 2002 Conference Fee ($ 435 single; $ 400 double; $ 295
graduate student double/$ 325 graduate student single):
> "The Concert of Ideas," a gala kickoff performance by Creative Leaps,
International - 6 virtuoso classically-trained musicians who use the power
of arts to transform our thinking about organizations, management - and
education! They have led over 100 concerts for groups like GE, IBM, World
Bank, CCL, Citibank, Pfizer, MIT, GW, U.S./OPM, EEOC . and a private
performance for the 5,000 volunteers of the World Trade Center search and
rescue operation. Their performances are "spellbinding," "soulfull,"
"magnificent," and "inspiring." The immersion in vibrant music, poetic
imagery and metaphors on opening night will focus our attention to make a
difference through our teaching, while seeding the values of integrity,
courage, compassion, and community. (For more details, contact John Cimino,
Creative Leaps Principal and CEO:
<mailto:
jcimino@westnet.com>
jcimino@westnet.com)
> 3 nights lodging and meals (Wednesday dinner through Saturday lunch).
Reduced rates will apply for local/commuter participants and a reduced
guest/spouse rate will also be available.
> Complimentary copy of Parker Palmer's companion resource, The Courage to
Teach: A Guide for Re-flection and Renewal (w/ option to purchase copies of
the hard-back classic itself at a 50% discount!)
> Conference T-shirt, beach towel, & other cool stuff!
> "Jim's Place" (informal nightly gathering and music), stocked with
refreshments courtesy of Trader Joe's
> Beach time & Newport Harbor Cruise aboard the spacious Catalina Flyer
Thursday night
> Banquet and Talent show Friday night
> CD-ROM with attendee roster and all theme-related presentations,
including full teaching notes
> Annual subscription to the Journal of Management Education (Sage), the
flagship publication of OBTS
> "Renewing the Inner Teacher." If you are a long-time teacher or
corporate educator seeking to reinvigorate yourself in community with other
experienced "veterans," you won't want to miss this all-day Pre-Conference
Workshop for a nominal additional fee. Planned for Wednesday, June 19, it
will be facilitated by Dr. Gary Boelhower, Virginia L. Duncan Professor of
Spirituality and Leadership at Marian College (Wisconsin).
Here's how Gary briefly describes the purpose of the workshop:
"Teaching is a profession that takes profound courage,
compassion and reflection. The focus of this workshop will be to explore
the inner life of the teacher: what we as teachers believe, how we feel,
what gives us joy, what burns us out, and how we are challenged to
constantly renew ourselves and our commitment to learning. Through
reflection on our own practice, we will explore together the birthright
gifts and childhood challenges that inform our missions as educators. We
will investigate how we teach from our identity and integrity, and how
community can help us listen to the wisdom within. We will become more
comfortable with the silence that surrounds deep exploration while we
respect and cherish the voices of our peers."
BIO:
Gary J. Boelhower, Ph.D. is Virginia L. Duncan Professor of Spirituality and
Leadership at Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin where he was
instrumental in founding the Center for Spirituality and Leadership. He has
been involved in education for over 25 years, as a high school teacher,
youth minister, director of religious education, writer, editor, college
professor, dean of continuing education, academic divisional chairperson,
and vice president for academic affairs. He has also consulted with
educational, healthcare and business organizations on values integration,
team processes, and conflict resolution. He is presently on the board of
Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Services, the Loaves and Fishes Meal Program, the
Fond du Lac Arts Council, the Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict
Studies, and the Association for Spirit at Work. He has presented more than
300 workshops, presentations and keynote addresses. He has his bachelors
degree in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America, his masters in
theology and his doctorate in religious studies from Marquette University.
More details will be posted on our website: <http://www.obts.org>www.obts.org.
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6. About the 2002 OBTC Facilities, Chapman University, Transportation,
The town of Orange, the Weather, etc.
STAY IN COMFORT (REALLY!) "This is the Ritz-Carlton of Residence Halls!"
That was the unanimous reaction of the OBTS board when it previewed the
accommodations in person this Fall. Primary housing for OBTC 2002 is the
newly-dedicated Henley Residence Hall with its vaulted entry-way and marbled
atrium lobby, multipurpose game room, air conditioning in all rooms, and -
best of all - brand new carpeting and private bath in every room! (FYI:
Living "on-campus" is a long-standing OBTC tradition. Experience it in
luxury!)
GET HERE EASILY! The idyllic Chapman campus is just 15 minutes from John
Wayne (Orange County) Airport, with jet service provided by virtually all
major airlines (United, American, Delta, Alaska, Southwest, Northwest,
Continental, America West, USAir etc.) and non-stop flights to/from most
major U.S. cities. (We're also just 45 minutes from LAX and one and a half
hours from San Diego.) The average one-way taxi fare from John Wayne
Airport is $ 20.00. (The same fare will get you a shared SuperShuttle ride
from LAX.) An AMTRAK station is located at Edison Field (just 7 miles from
campus); a METROLINK train station just 5 blocks from campus; There is also
an AMTRAK station in Santa Ana (about 3 miles away). Airfares in and out of
LAX are the lowest, but quite reasonable fares exist in and out of John
Wayne, which has a 10:30 pm "curfew."
ARRIVE EARLY, STAY LATE! We can accommodate arrivals as early as Saturday,
June 15 and departures as late as Tuesday, June 25. Take advantage of an
extended (and economical!) stay to visit such nearby attractions as
Disneyland, beaches, Santa Anita and Hollywood racetracks; Edison Field
(Anaheim Angels), Mission San Juan Capistrano, Long Beach Aquarium, Queen
Mary, Universal Studios, the world-famous Getty Museum, the Museum of
Tolerance, the Autry Museum of Western Heritage, the Huntington Gardens,
and (towards San Diego): Legoland, Sea World, and the San Diego Zoo. (Extra
nights are just $ 4O single and $ 6O double occupancy, not including meals.)
Welcome to Chapman University! (Find out more on the web at
<http://www.chapman.edu.)>www.chapman.edu.) OBTC-goers will
appreciate our intimate setting. The
lushly landscaped campus, adorned with sculptures, a section of the Berlin
Wall, and tranquil meditation areas, offers a serene environment. Located
in historically preserved Old Towne Orange - known widely for its central
plaza and fountain, coffee shops, antique stores, hometown atmosphere, and
nearly two dozen fabulous ethnic restaurants - Chapman blends contemporary
structures with stately historic buildings dating back to the early 1900's.
We are just 35 miles southeast of L.A., bordered by Los Angeles County to
the north and San Diego County to the South.
Chapman University was founded in 1861 as Hesperian College, which later
merged with California Christian College in Los Angeles. The school was
renamed in 1934 in recognition of its most generous benefactor, C.C.
Chapman. Chapman College moved to its current campus - an idyllic oasis in
the heart of "Old Towne Orange" - in 1954.
Though it long since had the characteristics of a university, the
institution officially became Chapman University in 1991. (It had been
known as Chapman College since 1934.) It is academically accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Chapman is a
church-related institution in covenant with its founding denomination, the
progressively-oriented Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
Further evidence of its long-standing tradition to integrate all facets of
human existence (intellectual, social, physical and spiritual) is found in
the words of its "guiding spirit," Albert Schweitzer: "Search and find
whether is not some place you may invest your humanity. . The only ones
among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how
to serve." Chapman University is the largest, most comprehensive
independent university in Orange County, California. It is comprised of six
schools and three colleges in an academic structure that offers both
professional studies and liberal arts education.
Chapman is recognized for its liberal arts core, distinguished faculty,
innovative programs, and a student-centered commitment to personalized
education. It is home to the Albert Schweitzer Institute, a repository of
extensive Schweitzer memorabilia. The university ranks consistently in the
top tier of U.S. News and World Report's ratings of western region
universities and colleges. Chapman is also on the Templeton Honor Roll of
Character-Building Universities. Roughly 40% of Chapman's 10,000-member
student body attends academic programs at its home campus in Orange (2,700
undergraduate; 1,400 graduate). The other 6,000 are largely part-time adult
learners engaged in masters or degree-completion programs through our
extended University College network of 15 branch campuses principally in
California and the State of Washington. (During the 1970's, Chapman College
was famous for maintaining the Semester at Sea program aboard a retired
ocean liner.)
Five of Chapman's schools/programs are nationally accredited: The School of
Law, the George Argyros School of Business & Economics, the program in
Physical Therapy, the program in Food Science & Nutrition, and the School of
Music. The School of Film & Television features facilities and equipment
which rival those of the top programs in the country, and our Organizational
Leadership Program won The Outstanding Leadership Program Award from the
Association of Leadership Educators in 1998. Numerous endowed research
centers have been added lately, the most recent being a Center for Cold War
Studies (in 1998, Chapman dedicated a memorial which features an intact
segment of the former Berlin Wall), and a Center for Holocaust Education.
With the recent addition of the Beckman Business and Technology Hall (1999),
the School of Law Building (1999), and the Student Academic Services
Building (1999), Chapman has nearly doubled its academic area in the last
two years.
On a less academic note, Chapman and/or the immediate surrounding community
of Old Towne have served as locations for such recent Hollywood blockbusters
as Rocky and Bullwinkle (the Bert Williams Lawn, site of our Opening Dinner,
served as the location for "Wassamatta U's" commencement!), Crimson Tide
(Memorial Hall, site of our plenary sessions, became "Pearl Harbor Naval
Headquarters"), and Tom Hanks' That Thing You Do (filmed along the streets
of downtown Orange).
The weather. Participants at the Chapman OBTC 2002 can expect mild
temperatures ranging from brisk lows averaging 58 degrees F at night to
highs in the mid-to upper 70's during the day. There are no bugs or
mosquitoes to contend with. Ditto for rain. (We have over 328 days of
sunshine each year, and extremely low to non-existent humidity.)
About the Surrounding Community. In 1869, two lawyers planned the city of
Orange from 1,300 acres they received as payment from a client. The town
was built around the circular central plaza at Chapman Avenue and Glassell
Street. Chapman University - at 333 N. Glassell - is located in the heart
of Old Towne Orange, just two blocks north of the Old Towne Plaza - a
charming and historic district known for its many fine ethnic restaurants,
antique shops, and hometown atmosphere. The City of Orange has a total
population of 110,000. Orange offers the safety and charm of a small town
plus the unlimited social and cultural opportunities of one of the nation's
top metropolitan areas.