2007 GDO Division Professional Development Workshops: Call for Proposals
The Gender and Diversity in Organizations (GDO) Division invites proposals for the pre-conference professional development workshops (PDW) to be held at the 2007 Academy of Management meeting in Philadelphia. Derived from the Greek words meaning ?city of brotherly love?, Philadelphia represents an ideal setting for the Academy?s ?Doing Well by Doing Good? theme. While providing the backdrop for an important part of US history, Philadelphia has developed into a city represented by a mix of ethnic backgrounds, cultural traditions, and lifestyles. Because GDO is dedicated to exploring such diversity and related issues in organizations, we encourage submissions intended to develop and enhance Academy members? professional and personal skills associated with diversity scholarship and learning.
PDW sessions can take any form including tutorials, panels, roundtable discussions, case studies, debates, and invited speakers. In addition, sessions may include practitioners, colleagues from other disciplines, and other types of organizations including corporations, public sector entities, and non-profits. Submitters are encouraged to be innovative in workshop design, and interactive workshops will be particularly welcomed. Cross-divisional proposals, which involve two or more divisions and/or interest groups, are also strongly desired.
Formal PDW proposals should be submitted to Quinetta Roberson at qmr3@cornell.edu by Monday, November 13, 2006. However, earlier submissions are encouraged. Although the GDO proposal submission form will be available on the Division website, you may also email me for an electronic copy of the form. Please feel free to contact me prior to the proposal deadline to discuss PDW ideas or for additional information.
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Quinetta M. Roberson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Human Resource Studies
Cornell University
389 Ives Hall - East Wing
Ithaca, NY 14853
Phone: 607-255-4454
Fax: 607-255-1836
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