The MAPEA sponsored doctoral research symposium is both an essential and optimal opportunity to emphasize the purpose and goals of the association. This research conference will help educational administration faculty and professionals, together with specialist and doctoral students, shape emerging concepts and seek to address "cutting edge" issues in the field through a variety of methods that are challenging, thought-provoking, and informative. Major delivery opportunities include: Deadline Extended to March 1, 2010: Registration Form

• Present a paper or research project
• Present a poster session
• Sign up for a guidance session with faculty and graduates to discuss challenges in your work
• Attend State of Michigan Superintendent Mike Flanagan’s keynote speech
Participate in the Poster Presentation during the Educational Leadership Research Symposium. General considerations and arrangement of materials are in the PDF files:

Tentative Schedule:

12:30 Welcome: Mike Flanagan
1:30 1st Research Session
2:30 2nd Research Session
3:30 Panel “Publishing Your Work”
(the Poster session will be part of one of the Research sessions)

• RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FORM MARCH 2010
• RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM OVERVIEW MARCH 2010
• RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM FLYER MARCH 2010
• Conference Location Central Michigan University, Education Building