MAZOON COLLEGE,MUSCAT
2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON HIGHER EDUCATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

(Venue : GRAND HYATT , MUSCAT)

CALL FOR PAPERS

Mazoon College (University College), Muscat, Sultanate of Oman is organizing an International Conference on “Higher Education and Quality Assurance” 6-7 April 2010 in association with the Ministry of Higher Education, Oman, and Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri, U.S.A.

This 2-day conference is aimed to provide opportunities for exchange of information and ideas in higher education developments and quality assurance in higher education. It will provide an opportunity for academicians, students, educational administrators and researchers to promote discussion and share knowledge, experience and expertise on the developments and best practices in higher education. This conference will also discuss the challenges and issues pertaining to new developments, innovation, and technology based education. Policies, governance and management in education will also be discussed.

The theme of the conference is:

 “Global Trends and Challenges in Higher Education and Quality Assurance”

The conference will review:

• » Globalization of higher education and the impact of  Quality Assurance;
• » International cooperation in higher education;
• » Assuring and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning;
• » New environments and challenges in higher education;
• » The Best practices in Quality Management, and policies and practices in higher education;
• » Cross Border Higher Education: Issues and Implications for Quality Assurance;
• » Cooperation among management, instructors and supporting staff for the development of higher education

LANGUAGE OF THE CONFERENCE

English

TOPIC AREAS/SUB THEMES

• » Innovation and creativity in  higher education
• » Recent trends in Higher Education
• » Changes and developments in higher education
• » Excellence and evaluation in higher education
• » Strategic planning in higher education
• » A global revolution in private higher education
• » The Impact of quality assurance on higher education
• » Policies, good governance and leadership in higher education
• » Quality assurance and students learning outcomes
• » Assessing quality in higher education
• » Accreditation and Measuring performance in higher education
• » Institutional performance in higher education
• » Internal evaluation in higher education Institutions
• » Technology  and E – learning based  education
• » Collaboration between Academia and Industry in QA enhancement
• » Enhancing human resource development/professional development
• » The social and economic benefits of QA in higher education

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

All submissions shall be made in English  Language and submitted through MS Word format.

Research-based papers should include a critical analysis of the current issues and challenges in higher education and quality assurance. The abstract should also include the research question(s), hypotheses, methodology, data collection, findings or results and discussion.  Abstracts should not be more than 500 words of Times New Roman 12 font and should be submitted via e-mail to the Program Committee at "conference@mazooncollege.edu.om" and copy to: drnaseer27@gmail.com

FULL PAPER SUBMISSION

• » A4 size format

• » Margins must be 1 inch on all sides
• » Font size 12 Times New Roman (body text)
• » Single spacing
• » Referencing, graphics & tables will be considered in the total page count.
• » Maximum 10 pages
• » Please use only the Harvard style of referencing
• » The proceedings will be published in CD format.

Submission should include a separate title page which indicates the title of the paper, the name(s) of the author(s), affiliation(s), contact details and e-mail address (es). Submission should also include four key words that describe the paper.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract submission deadline                        January   15, 2010
Notification of abstract acceptance               January   21, 2010
Receipt of full papers                                         February  15, 2010

REGISTRATION DATES & FEES

Please download the registration form (click here) to complete and send either by fax (+968-24513364) or via e-mail to the Secretariat at:   conference@mazooncollege.edu.om

Registration fees include proceedings, a reception, 2 meals, 4 refreshments and a conference bag.

Payment can be made either by way of D/D (demand draft) payable to “Mazoon College” and should be mailed to: 

The Secretariat
Organizing Committee, Mazoon College International Conference,

P.O.Box 101, P.C. 133, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Or

By T/T (Telegraphic transfer) to: A/C No. 0141161224800, Swift Code: BDOFOMRU
Bank Dhofar, Ruwi Branch, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

ACCOMMODATION

Please directly contact the hotel of your choice for enquiries and reservation. Suggested hotels are:

 Hotel-1 Qurum Beach Hotel
            Email:qbhotel@omantel.net.om
            Tel:00968-24564070
            Fax:00968-24560761
            Room Rates start from RO:16

Hotel-2 Grand Hyatt Muscat,
           Tel 00968-24641234,
           Fax 00968-24641112
           E-mail: muscat.grand@hyatt.com

Hotel-3: Golden Tulip Hotel
            Phone:00968-24510300
            Fax:00968-24510055
            Email:admin@goldentulipseeb.com
            www.goldentulipseeb.com

Hotel-4: Holiday Inn, Muscat
Tel:00968-24529700
Fax:00968-24529800

Hotel-5: Intercontinental,Muscat
            Phone:00968-24680000
            www.intercontinental.com

Hotel-6:Coral Hotel
           www.coral-international.com
           Email:sales@coral-hotelmuscat.com

Hotel-7:Ramee Guestline Hotel
           www.rameehotels.com
           Email:rameemct@omantel.net.om

Hotel-8 Crowne Plaza,muscat
           Phone-00968-24660660
           www.cpmuscat.com

CONTACT INFORMATION

kindly submit all correspondences regarding abstract, papers and other matters to:

i). Dr. Nasir Ahmad Khan - Conference Chair
    E-mail: conference@mazooncollege.edu.om
              drnaseer27@gmail.com
              Tel. (+968) 24513310.      
              Fax. (+968) 24513364     

 ii) Ms. Sunayana
     (Confrence Coordinator)
              conference@mazooncollege.edu.om
              Tel: (00968) - 92615280
              Fax:(00968) - 24513364

Mazoon College (University College), P.O. Box 101, P.C. 133, Airport Heights, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.

VISA Requirements:

Please contact the embassy/consulate of Sultanate of Oman in your country for visa details and requirements. You may visit: http://www.rop.gov.om

Those participants who require visa through us need to send the following documents/information.

• 1. Mazoon College Invitation letter copy/ Confirmation of registration.
  2. Clear copy of passport (valid for a period not less than six months) with all relevant pages.
  3. Four photographs size (4*6) cm , preferably in sky blue background.

•    4.Occupation
•    5.Academic Qualification
     6.Last Oman Visa no:(if previously resided or visited Oman, provide copy last Oman Visa & page  with exit stamp in the passport)

•   7.Permanent Address & phone number
•   8.Present Address & phone number
•   9.Mothers Name

 
       Charges : US$50 (processing, issuance & deposit charges etc.).
       Time required : About two weeks.
        Last date for sending Visa Request is 10th March 2010.
       Visa fee can be remitted along with the conference registration fee.

         Please send all the document to : Ms Muna
                                                       Mazoon College
                                                       P.O Box 101
                                                       PC 133
                                                       Airport Heights
                                                       MUSCAT
                                                       Sultanate of Oman

        or electronically  :  mazooncollegehr@yahoo.com

2^nd International Conference Program (Tentative)