International conference on values, ethics and leadership in education
Values and ethics are key elements of leadership in education for every person who appreciates an educated, just and caring society; ripe for discussion, they also provide the focus of an upcoming international conference, hosted by Nipissing University, September 18-20 at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville.
The 19th Annual International Values and Leadership Conference is organized around the theme: Towards Transformational Leadership: Values and Ethics for Educational Advancement and Sustainability. Speakers will explore that topic through a set of lenses, including: The power of emerging media and technology, the development of participatory cultures, the juxtaposition of local and global communities, and the pressure from political interests.
More than 70 presentations are on offer by academics from all over the world, including featured speakers: Dr. Paul Begley, Nipissing University; Dr. Charles Burford, Australian Catholic University; Dr. Steven Jay Gross, Temple University; Dr. Kathy Hibbert, Western University; Dr. Pauline Leonard, Louisiana Tech University; Dr. Anthony Normore, California State University; and Dr. Jacqueline Stefkovich, Pennsylvania State University.
Pre-conference discussions include: Perspectives in Aboriginal Reconciliation and Ethics in Canada, by Dr. Mike DeGagne, Nipissing University president; and Demystifying the Writing and Publication Process: A Guide for Emerging Scholars by Dr. Anthony Normore, California State University professor.
The conference is the annual gathering of the Consortium for the Study of Leadership and Ethics in Education (CSLEE). It provides excellent opportunity for educators and academics to connect with international scholars on values, ethics, and educational leadership. Previous conferences have been held in Oklahoma City, USA; Brisbane, Australia; State College, Pennsylvania; Victoria, British Columbia; Bridgetown, Barbados; Toronto, Ontario; Charlottesville, Virginia; and Umea, Sweden.
More information about the program and featured speakers is available on the conference web site. http://cslee19.nipissingu.ca/.