Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
Proposal for Conference Site and Hosting
Conference Host Application and Selection Criteria
The Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) accepts bids from potential hosts of future AIAEE conferences. Only organizations with current dues-paying AIAEE members may submit a Conference Host Application. Any organization wishing to host an AIAEE Conference must prepare a proposal with site information for each of the categories listed below. All potential host locations will be considered.
The AIAEE developed the following criteria to serve as a guide for potential hosts in planning and submitting proposals to AIAEE for future conferences. These criteria may help potential hosts assess the merit of their proposal to host an AIAEE conference. Specific criteria also make the selection process evident and transparent to all AIAEE members. AIAEEās leadership may modify these criteria to improve its utility in the decision-making process.
Those interested in hosting an AIAEE Conference should send all requested information (use the format below) to the Conference Planning Committee Chair, Amy Harder, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Proposals to host conferences must be received by March 1, 2019 to receive full consideration.
Potential hosts should use the five categories/criteria to describe their proposal in narrative form. The elected officers of the Executive Board will independently evaluate each proposal using the criteria outlined in this call for applications. The quality of each criterion will be rated (1 = poor, 2 = fair, 3 = good, 4 = very good, 5 = excellent). The results will be used by the Conference Planning Committee to make a formal recommendation to the Executive Board. The selected host location will be announced to the general membership no later than the annual meeting of the AIAEE (held in conjunction with the annual conference).
The organization submitting a proposal must answer each of the following criteria:
Organization submitting the proposal:
1.1 Length of institutional relationships between AIAEE members and site location;
1.2 Potential for institutional relationships with similar organizations;
1.3 Professional reputation and regional influence of host organization(s); and
1.4 Benefits to host institutions.
Category score: ____
Comments:
2.1 Level, depth and breadth of commitment by the host institution (s)
2.2 Adequacy of hosts to help plan the conference
2.3 Planning of Costs and Ease of Communication
2.4 Quality of conference facilities, AV equipment lodging and food
Category score: ____
Comments:
3.1 Security, political stability
3.2 Field trips for AIAEE members, Graduate Students, and/or Guests
3.3 Climate/season during conference dates
Category score: ____
Comments:
4.1 Financial impact of Conference planning on AIAEE budget
4.2 Travel costs for members, including graduate students (US or host country)
4.3 Hotel costs, amenities, location, etc.
Category score: ____
Comments:
5.1 Existing membership based in the country/region
5.2 Potential for new members
Category score: ____
Comments:
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Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education
The Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE), established in 1984, is a professional organization for agricultural and extension educators who share a common goal of strengthening agricultural and extension education programs and institutions worldwide. |
Why should you join the AIAEE? In today's complex and interdependent world, agricultural development must be seen in the broader context of holistic development. Agricultural educators and extensionists worldwide must form partnerships with others. AIAEE provides a forum for professional networks, dialogue, and learning.
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Why should you subscribe to the Journal? The Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education (JIAEE) is the official refereed publication of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE). The purpose of the JIAEE is to enhance the research and knowledge ase of agricultural and extension education from an international perspective. |