Friday, February 6, 2009

6th North Georgia Student Philosophy Conference "Anamnesis: Remembering Our Futures"

"Anamnesis: Remembering Our Futures"


Essential Information
Abstract Submissions
Paper Submissions
Conference Cover Sheet
Review Process
Payment of Fees
Registration
Presenters
Panel Chairs
Awards
Dietary Needs
Directions
Parking
Transportation
Hotel Information
Deadlines
Social Activities
A Call for Papers
Conference Call Flyer
Official Conference Call

Abstract Submissions
Abstract must include: Name, University, Email address, Evening phone number and Paper title. 150 words or less. 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced. Must be received via e-mail at NorthGaConf@yahoo.com Monday, March 10, 2009. Only abstracts sent as attachments with a .doc or .rtf file extension will be considered. Completed conference cover sheet must accompany abstract via email. See below for review process.
Selected presenters will be notified by March 20, 2009 and all papers, in complete form, are due via e-mail no later than March 10, 2009. Deadline has been extended to March 23.


Paper Submissions
Submission is open to all students enrolled for undergraduate and graduate study at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2008-2009 academic year. Papers may deal with any philosophical issue, period, or field of inquiry. Papers should be 10-12 pages, 12 point font, double spaced, Times New Roman, cover sheet with name (for the purpose of blind review, do not put your name on paper). All papers should be formatted Chicago style with footnotes and a reference page. In order to be eligible for awards, papers must be received by March 10, 2009 in the final form that will be presented at the conference. Deadline has been extended to March 23.


Review Process

Abstract Review
Once we have identified the abstracts to be accepted for the conference, we begin creating the program. This involves grouping presenters into sessions based on common themes, selecting students to serve as discussants, etc.

Awards Review
All papers are subject to blind review by a minimum of three students and one professor. Your identity (name, gender, institution, field of study, etc.) will not be revealed. Each reviewer will independently rate your paper. Criteria include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Content (philosophical insight, etc.), Clarity of expression and exposition, and Appeal to an undergraduate/graduate audience.


Payment of Fees
Presenting attendees pay a $35.00 fee due by March 29, 2009. Late fee has been waived. Non-presenting attendees pay a $20.00 fee for the entire conference or a $15.00 fee for one day. Both presenting and non-presenting fees provide breakfast on Saturday and luncheon each day. Presenting attendees will also receive a copy of the conference selected proceedings. Fees must be paid by check or money order made payable to: KSU Philosophy Student Association.
Mail to:
Philosophy Student Association
Kennesaw State University Student Life
Mailbox 05011000
Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144

Registration
All presenters must register on April 3 at 8 am outside University Rooms A and B in the Student Center. Payment must be received no later than registration or you will not be able to present. Upon registration you will sign your cover sheet and receive the finalized program and identification card.


Presenters
All students enrolled for undergraduate and graduate study at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2008-2009 academic year are eligible to present.
Each panel session will last 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Participants are allotted 20 minutes to present.

The panel chair will notify you by passing you a red note card when you have 5 minutes remaining. Please be courteous and wrap up your presentation. In order for everyone to have the same amount of time and for discussion to follow YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO OVER THE 20-MINUTE TIME LIMIT.


After the last presenter, there will be 15 minutes open for questions.
As a courtesy to the other presenters, you must be present for the entire session.
Any audio/visual needs can be met and should be communicated by March 20, 2009 via e-mail.
Handouts are welcomed, but will be supplied by the presenter. In order to save time, please notify us at or before registration if you will be using handouts.


Panel Chairs
Introduce yourself and the title of your session. If there is a concurrent session in an adjacent room, indicate both the title and place of that session in case some students are in the "wrong" room.
Each participant will have 20 minutes to present.
The panel chair will be seated next to the lectern. When there is five minutes remaining, s/he will place the red card on the lectern to notify the presenter.
Keeping track of time is the responsibility of the panel chair. Please keep in mind that if a session goes over in time, it affects the timing of the entire conference.
The panel chair will present last and open the floor for questions at the conclusion of his/her presentation.


Awards
In order to be eligible for an award, your paper must be received by March 10, 2009. If you receive an award, you may be asked to present and/ or discuss your paper in an additional panel on the afternoon of April 4th. See above for review process.


Dietary Needs
Please notify us of any specific dietary needs (i.e. vegetarian, diabetic, allergies, etc.) on your cover sheet.


Directions
Kennesaw State University is located at 1000 Chastain Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30144. The conference will be held in the Student Center on the main floor. For directions, please check with Map Quest or Google Maps. For a map of the campus, please go to the Kennesaw State University Website.


Parking
Parking is available in the visitor lot. (See KSU Directions under Links section)


Transportation
Please notify us of any transportation needs by March 20, 2009.
We will do our best to help with your transportation needs while you are with us. Please let us know in advance (the earlier the better) if you will be needing help with transportation during your stay.
If you will be needing transportation to and from the airport please let us know as soon as possible as we are limited in our ability to help in this capacity. Below are several links to shuttle services.
Airport Perimeter Connection
Airport Metro Shuttle
Atlanta Hotel Connections
Atlanta Superior Shuttle
Greater Atlanta Shuttle



Hotel Information
Each of these Hotels is very near the Kennesaw State University Campus.
- Best Western Inn 3375 George Busbee Dr., Kennesaw, GA 30144, 770-424-7666

- Fairfield Inn- Atlanta/ Kennesaw 3425 Busbee Dr., Kennesaw, GA 30144, 770-427-9700

- SpringHill Suites by Marriott (located directly across the street from KSU) 3399 Town Point Dr., Kennesaw, GA 30144, 770-218-5550

- Holiday Inn Express 2485 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw, GA 30144,770-427-5210
For additional hotels

Deadlines
March 10, 2009 - Abstracts must be received via email as an attachment along with typed cover sheet
March 20, 2009 - Selected presenters notified
March 20, 2009 - Audio/Visual Aid and Dietary/Transportation Needs via email
March 20, 2009 - Paper as it will be presented at the conferenceMarch 29, 2009 - $35 Registration Payment is due. Late Fee has been Waived.
April 3, 2009 - Non-Presenter Attendee Payment ($20.00 fee for the entire conference or a $15.00 fee for one day)
Extended Deadline for entries is March 23

Social Activities
Thursday, April 1 - Meet & Greet at Bailey's (all participants will receive information/directions via e-mail)
Friday, April 3 - Informal dinner (location and time TBA)
Saturday, April 4 - Reception (following the close of all other Conference actitivities)

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