The 8 th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference December 2007 Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Association of Pacific Rim Universities

Chulalongkorn University University in the City

On the occasion of our 90 th anniversary, we are honoured to host a major APRU event, The 8 th Distance Learning and the Internet Conference APRU-DLI 2007

Conference Committee Advisory Committee Professor Khunying Suchada Kiranandana Chair President of Chulalongkorn University (CU) President of the University of Tokyo (Previous DLI host) Member President of Waseda University (Next DLI host) Member Dr.Lawrence Loh Member APRU Secretary General Assist.Prof.Dr.Kamales SantivejkulMember CU Vice President Assoc.Prof.Dr.Werasak UdomkichdechaMember & Secretary CU Vice President

Conference Committee Program Committee Dr.Werasak Udomkichdecha (CU Vice President) Chair Dr.Kamales Santivejkul (CU Vice President)Co-chair Dr.Kazunori Yamaguchi (The University of Tokyo, Japan) Member Dr.Jianjun Hou (Peking University, China) Member Dr.Alexei Falaleev (Far Eastern National University, Russia) Member Dr.Jacqueline Brown (University of Washington, USA) Member Dr.Jaime R. Valenzuela (Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico) Member Dr.Pimrumpai Premsmit (Chulalongkorn University) Member Dr.Sudaporn Luksaneeyanawin (Chulalongkorn University) Member Distinguished scholars from APRU member universities & CU Member Dr.Pranut Potiyaraj (Chulalongkorn University)Member & Secretary

The Conference Venue Center of Academic Resources

The Conference Venue Chulalongkorn University, by the Center of Academic Resources (CAR), connected the University network to the Internet network since 27 July Accordingly, Chulalongkorn University is the first institution in Thailand that connects to the internet information highway.

The Conference Venue Today, CAR is equipped with state of the art infrastructure thanks to Global Development Learning Network Project (CU- GDLN) initiated by World Bank. Officially opened on 21 June 2000, CU-GDLN is the first World Bank’s Distance Learning Center in the Asia - Pacific region, along with the one in Singapore.

The Conference Venue

Facilities Auditorium equipped with videoconference systems (to seat up to 200 participants) Meeting rooms equipped with A/V and videoconference systems (IPV4 & IPv6) Computer rooms Wireless Network through out the building Internet broadcasting studio and mobile unit Foyer and Refreshment areas

Conference Programs 12 December 2007 Welcome Reception 13 December 2007 Opening Session Keynote Lectures Academic Presentations Cultural Night along the River

Conference Programs 14 December 2007 Keynote Lectures Academic Presentations Closing Ceremony Conference Dinner 15 December 2007 Campus Tour / Study Tour

Academic Presentation Abstract Submission & Reviewing Online abstract submission April – June 2007 Announcement of accepted presentation August 2007 Full paper submission September 2007 Conference Proceeding To be included in the conference proceeding, full paper in camera-ready format must be submitted before middle of November 2007.

Registration Registration Fee is set at 250 USD Call for Papers / Call for Participation (Three circulars) First circular - March Second circular- May Third circular- October Online Registration 1 June – 15 November 2007

Travel International Connection Many airlines have direct flight to Bangkok. Connection from airport to inner Bangkok is conveniently made by taxi. Taxi/sky train/subway are recommended for traveling around Bangkok. Picking-up will be arranged from designated hotels to conference site.

Accommodation Although the university is surrounded by several good hotels, some with special rate will be short-listed.

Social Programs Apart from arranged social programs, one can enjoy package tours or self-oriented tours around Bangkok surrounding areas and around Thailand.

Contact Information Official Conference Website Secretariat Office DLI2007 Secretariat Office of Academic Affairs Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, THAILAND Tel.: Fax:

Contact Information Contact person Associate Professor Dr.Pranut Potiyaraj Office of the President Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, THAILAND Tel.: Fax: