OBTC 2008: Teaching Conference for Management Educators
June 11-14, 2008 | Babson College | Wellesley, MA
 
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OBTC '08 Blog
Participate in the first OBTC Blog to explore what it means to be an entrepreneurial teacher and scholar, generating session ideas and anticipatory “buzz” for the conference. http://obtc08.blogspot.com/

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About OBTS
The OBTS Teaching Society for Management Educators has been promoting excellence in management education for over 35 years. Besides this annual conference, we sponsor the Journal of Management Education and other activities. More information: www.obts.org
 
 
OBTC 2008 Registration and Housing Information
 
Conference Registration is Closed
   
We have reached our upper limit of 300 registered attendees (the most we can reasonably accommodate at all-attendee events during the conference), and we cannot accept any more registrations for the OBTC 2008 Conference.
 
If you have additional questions please contact the conference organizers at obtc2008@obts.org
 
 
The OBTC: Teaching Conference for Management Educators is held annually at a college or university campus somewhere in North America.  In order to minimize conference, housing, and food costs for attendees, as well as promote a strong community spirit, we offer an all inclusive conference fee that includes:
  • conference registration
  • lodging in Babson College residence halls (single or double-occupancy)
  • all meals during the conference, including breakfast (Thurs, Fri, Sat), lunch (Thurs, Fri, Sat) and dinner (Wed, Thurs, Fri)
  • all social events and excursions
  • a one-year membership to the OBTS Teaching Society for Management Educators (which includes a one year subscription to the Journal of Management Education, starting the following calendar year).
Attendees can also choose to register as a commuter and then make their own housing arrangements either in Babson's Executive Conference Center (we were only able to block a VERY limited number of rooms), a nearby hotel, or commute from home.  The commuter fee covers everything described above for the "all inclusive" fee EXCEPT for lodging in college residence halls.
 
 
Registration Fees for OBTC 2008 When you enter our on-line registration system below, you will find the following options and prices:
 
  Regular Student
Full, all-inclusive registration and on-campus lodging
Single Occupancy		 $595 $475
Full, all-inclusive registration and on-campus lodging
Double Occupancy		 $495 $375
Commuter Registration
Does not include lodging		 $375 $250
Guest registration and
Either single or double occupancy		 $225
Guest commuter registration
Does not include lodging		 $150
Extra night of lodging (Registrant or Guest)
Does not include meals. Available June 7-10 and June 14 only		 $50 / night

Sorry, but:
  • we do not have a conference "day rate"; we encourage all participants to attend the entire conference
  • we do not pro-rate housing or meal costs if you arrive late or leave early.  Full registration includes lodging on Wed, Thurs, and Fri nights, and meals from Wednesday dinner to Saturday lunch.
  • we do not have any residence hall rooms with private bathrooms or double/queen/king sized beds.  If you require these amenities you’ll need to reserve a room at Babson Executive Education or at a nearby hotel, and then select the commuter registration option.
 
 
During the Registration Process… You will select your registration options and then either pay by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express), or print out your request and mail in a check.  You will also be asked a variety of questions, including
  • personal contact information
  • emergency contact information
  • special dietary or accessibility needs
  • roommate or suitemate requests
  • arrival and departure times (if known)
 
 
Refund / Cancellation Policy for Conference Related Fees For registrants who are not on the Conference Program (as presenters or facilitators), OBTS provides a 100% refund of conference related fees (conference registration fee and any additional fees for conference registration options) for cancellations received at least 15 days before the start of the conference. No refunds are offered for cancellations made after this date. 
 
For registrants who are on the Conference Program (as presenters or facilitators), OBTS provides a 100% refund of conference related fees (conference registration fee and any additional fees for conference registration options) for cancellations received at least 45 days before the start of the conference. No refunds are offered for Program Participants after this date.
 
 
Conference Housing Options

Traditionally, over 80% of conference attendees stay in on-campus dormitory housing.  It’s much cheaper than staying off-campus, and it helps build a vibrant conference community.  Many attendees come from schools with limited travel budgets (or pay for the conference from personal funds), so OBTC continues to offer on-campus housing as the primary option to minimize attendee costs.  Here are the various housing options.

1. Babson College Apartment-Style Residence Hall with Single-Occupancy Rooms (Map Hill) - Details
 
2. Babson College Dormatory-Style Residence Hall (Coleman) with Single and Double-Occupancy Rooms - Details
 
3.  Babson Executive Education Center - Details
 
4. Nearby Hotels and Motels - Details
 
 
 
Any Additional Questions? If you have any specific questions about registration and housing options, please contact OBTC Site Conference Co-Coordinators Danna Greenberg or Keith Rollag.
  
 

 

 
Conference Registration is closed as the registration limit of 300 attendees has been reached.
 

 

 
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