CALL FOR PAPERS
12th Women's Leadership and Empowerment Conference [WLEC2021] accepts the following types of submissions:
Proposals are accepted on a rolling admission basis as long as space is available or by February 1st 2021 at latest and are to be be submitted along with application form. All submissions will be peer reviewed and acceptance/rejections is based on their relevance to the conference topics. Notification on acceptance is sent within 7 days after the submissions has been received.
- Research Papers: Completed research papers in any of the topic areas listed bellow or related areas.
- Abstracts: Abstracts of completed or proposed research in any of the topic areas listed bellow, or related areas. The abstract for proposed research should include the research objectives, proposed methodology, and a discussion of expected outcomes.
- Student Papers: Research done by students in any of the topic areas listed bellow, or related areas.
- Case Studies: Case studies in any of the topic areas listed bellow, or related areas.
- Work-in-Progress Reports or Proposals for Future Research: Incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of related areas.
- Reports on Issues Related to the conference topics: Reports related to innovative techniques or research related to any of the topic areas listed bellow or related areas.
Proposals are accepted on a rolling admission basis as long as space is available or by February 1st 2021 at latest and are to be be submitted along with application form. All submissions will be peer reviewed and acceptance/rejections is based on their relevance to the conference topics. Notification on acceptance is sent within 7 days after the submissions has been received.
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WLEC2021 Scientific Committee
Prof. Gerald Fry - University of Minnesota, USA
is a distinguished international professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. He received his BA from Stanford University, an MPA from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton, and his PhD from Stanford University. Previously, Dr. Fry was a professor of political science and international studies at the University of Oregon where he also directed the International Studies Program and the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies. He was the team leader for major Asian Development Bank projects in Laos and Thailand related to education reform. He has previously taught at Stanford and various universities in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. In 1991–1992, he was a Pew Fellow in International Affairs at the Kennedy School at Harvard. Among his many publications are the books Pacific Basin and Oceania; The International Education of Development Consultants: Communicating with Peasants and Princes; International Development Dictionary; Thailand and Its Neighbors: Interdisciplinary Perspectives; Synthesis Report: From Crisis to Opportunity, The Challenges of Educational Reform in Thailand; Association of Southeast Asian Nations; Historical Dictionary of Thailand; and Education in Thailand: An Old Elephant in Search of a New Mahout.
is a distinguished international professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota. He received his BA from Stanford University, an MPA from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton, and his PhD from Stanford University. Previously, Dr. Fry was a professor of political science and international studies at the University of Oregon where he also directed the International Studies Program and the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies. He was the team leader for major Asian Development Bank projects in Laos and Thailand related to education reform. He has previously taught at Stanford and various universities in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. In 1991–1992, he was a Pew Fellow in International Affairs at the Kennedy School at Harvard. Among his many publications are the books Pacific Basin and Oceania; The International Education of Development Consultants: Communicating with Peasants and Princes; International Development Dictionary; Thailand and Its Neighbors: Interdisciplinary Perspectives; Synthesis Report: From Crisis to Opportunity, The Challenges of Educational Reform in Thailand; Association of Southeast Asian Nations; Historical Dictionary of Thailand; and Education in Thailand: An Old Elephant in Search of a New Mahout.
Prof. Lisa Morgan - Laurentian University, Canada
has always been intrigued by the concept of good leadership, which inspired her to join the Canadian Air Force and attend college at Royal Roads Military Academy in Victoria, British Columbia. Leadership has remained an interest and focus since those early days as Lisa launched her own midwifery practice in 1999 and started graduate school in 2003.
During these last couple of decades Lisa has acted as a consultant and Global Health Project Manager in Cambodia, Myanmar, Rwanda, Philippines and Tanzania. Lisa has coordinated global and Indigenous women’s health committees for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, and has served on numerous councils, committees and boards of directors, never shying away from assuming leadership positions. Along with her employment as the Director of Laurentian University’s School of Midwifery, Lisa is preparing to defend her PhD in Health Policy and continues to research the provision of reproductive health care in low resource settings.
has always been intrigued by the concept of good leadership, which inspired her to join the Canadian Air Force and attend college at Royal Roads Military Academy in Victoria, British Columbia. Leadership has remained an interest and focus since those early days as Lisa launched her own midwifery practice in 1999 and started graduate school in 2003.
During these last couple of decades Lisa has acted as a consultant and Global Health Project Manager in Cambodia, Myanmar, Rwanda, Philippines and Tanzania. Lisa has coordinated global and Indigenous women’s health committees for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, and has served on numerous councils, committees and boards of directors, never shying away from assuming leadership positions. Along with her employment as the Director of Laurentian University’s School of Midwifery, Lisa is preparing to defend her PhD in Health Policy and continues to research the provision of reproductive health care in low resource settings.
Dr. Susan Crosbie - Susan E Crosbie Consulting, LLC, Oman
has been teaching in the Arabian Gulf for over thirteen years. During the academic year, she is adjunct faculty at Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman, and is the English Coordinator at International Pioneers School, Salalah.
She has a doctorate in education from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, USA.
has been teaching in the Arabian Gulf for over thirteen years. During the academic year, she is adjunct faculty at Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman, and is the English Coordinator at International Pioneers School, Salalah.
She has a doctorate in education from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus, USA.
Ms. Laura Reid - Storyforth, USA
is an award-winning storyteller, international speaker, writer, coach and founder of Storyforth.
Laura is on a mission to bring more stories into the world! She specializes in teaching introverted professionals, business owners and leaders how to break through fear and grow their impact, their confidence and connect deeply with those they serve.
Having overcome a severe stutter and social anxiety, Laura is uniquely equipped to serve those who wish to build public speaking and networking confidence. Laura has experienced the power of owning her story and the transformation and positive impact it has had on her life and business and is now passionate about teaching others.
Laura lives on the Big Island of Hawaii with her family where she enjoys a mix of purposeful work, excursions into the unknown and floating in the ocean.
is an award-winning storyteller, international speaker, writer, coach and founder of Storyforth.
Laura is on a mission to bring more stories into the world! She specializes in teaching introverted professionals, business owners and leaders how to break through fear and grow their impact, their confidence and connect deeply with those they serve.
Having overcome a severe stutter and social anxiety, Laura is uniquely equipped to serve those who wish to build public speaking and networking confidence. Laura has experienced the power of owning her story and the transformation and positive impact it has had on her life and business and is now passionate about teaching others.
Laura lives on the Big Island of Hawaii with her family where she enjoys a mix of purposeful work, excursions into the unknown and floating in the ocean.
Dr. Lejla Music - University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Hertzegovina
Ms. Khandicia Randolph - Regent University, USA
is the owner and sole proprietor of Finer Consulting Services. A Chicago native, Khandicia has been a member of the Columbia, MO community for 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri (Columbia), a Master of Public Administration, and a Master of Arts in Law from Regent University’s School of Law. Currently, she is a Doctor of Strategic Leadership student at Regent University. She has consulted for Columbia Public Schools, The Daniel Boone Regional Library, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated chapters in Columbia and Kansas City, MO, as clients on various aspects of leadership development, effective communications and, organizational planning and strategy.
Khandicia has presented domestically and internationally on topics concerning effective communications, accountability, and leadership development.
is the owner and sole proprietor of Finer Consulting Services. A Chicago native, Khandicia has been a member of the Columbia, MO community for 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri (Columbia), a Master of Public Administration, and a Master of Arts in Law from Regent University’s School of Law. Currently, she is a Doctor of Strategic Leadership student at Regent University. She has consulted for Columbia Public Schools, The Daniel Boone Regional Library, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated chapters in Columbia and Kansas City, MO, as clients on various aspects of leadership development, effective communications and, organizational planning and strategy.
Khandicia has presented domestically and internationally on topics concerning effective communications, accountability, and leadership development.
Dr. Chi Sum Garfield Lau - The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
obtained her Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from Hong Kong Baptist University. She is currently working as Assistant Professor in The Open University of Hong Kong. She is responsible for courses in English Language and Literature at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her areas of interest include Modernism, Psychoanalytic Criticism and Comparative Studies.
obtained her Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from Hong Kong Baptist University. She is currently working as Assistant Professor in The Open University of Hong Kong. She is responsible for courses in English Language and Literature at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her areas of interest include Modernism, Psychoanalytic Criticism and Comparative Studies.
Ms. Sandy Lamb - Altitude Business Coaching, USA
PRESENTATIONS
The following presentation formats will be possible at the conference:
Equipment that will be provided by the conference and setup in all presentation rooms (excluding poster sessions):
* Please, note that all electronic files should be written on CD ROM or USB flash drive.
- Oral presentation - Take an advantage of oral presentation of your paper/ research on site and get the first hand remarks and comments from the audience. Encourage a live discussion regarding the presented topic and network with other researchers and academics in the field of education and related areas, from around the globe.
- Video presentation – Registered presenters who are not able to attend the conference in person may opt for this presenting format. Participants will watch your pre recorded presentation. They will be able to fill in the reflection forms which we will be mailing back to you, if requested.
- Poster presentation - Participants will get familiar with your research/ paper trough poster exhibition which will be available in the conference’s venue during the entire length of the program. Presenters will have an opportunity to discuss and explain their research in direct contact to the audience. Alternatively, if required by presenters, reflection forms can be distributed to the participating delegates, which will be mailed back to you after completed by the conference’s delegates.
Equipment that will be provided by the conference and setup in all presentation rooms (excluding poster sessions):
- Laptop*
- LCD projector
- White board
- Microphone and sound system
- Internet access
- Limited printing facilities
* Please, note that all electronic files should be written on CD ROM or USB flash drive.
PROCEEDINGS
Papers presented at the conference will be published in the official ISBN conference proceedings publication.
In order to have your paper published in the official conference proceedings, your submission should have been previously approved and registration arrangements completed.
Participants who have completed registration arrangements and wish their paper published in the official conference proceedings publication must submit their paper and/or abstract by February 10th 2021.
Submissions’ formatting:
Subtitles: Times New Roman 12 bold
Text: Times New Roman 12
Name/s of author/s
Affiliation/s of the author/s
E-mail address/es of the author/s
Key words (under abstract)
*Full paper template - DOWNLOAD
Deadline for proceedings submissions: February 10th 2021
Submissions received after this date or/and in a format different than specified will NOT be published. We strongly recommend early submissions to allow enough time for a review and feed back in case there are changes to be made in formatting.
In order to have your paper published in the official conference proceedings, your submission should have been previously approved and registration arrangements completed.
Participants who have completed registration arrangements and wish their paper published in the official conference proceedings publication must submit their paper and/or abstract by February 10th 2021.
Submissions’ formatting:
- A4 size paper
- Single line space
- Margins: 2 cm on the left and 2 cm on the right
- Format: Align left
- No footers and headers allowed and no numbered pages
- Fonts:
Subtitles: Times New Roman 12 bold
Text: Times New Roman 12
- First page:
Name/s of author/s
Affiliation/s of the author/s
E-mail address/es of the author/s
- Second page:
Key words (under abstract)
- Third page-:
- Last page:
*Full paper template - DOWNLOAD
Deadline for proceedings submissions: February 10th 2021
Submissions received after this date or/and in a format different than specified will NOT be published. We strongly recommend early submissions to allow enough time for a review and feed back in case there are changes to be made in formatting.
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