The AASCU sponsored eighth annual trip to China will begin with a 4-day program in Beijing, co-hosted by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE).
Following the 4-day Beijing program, AASCU participants will then:
- Travel to Yunnan Province in southern China (with George Mehaffy) for a comprehensive introduction to Chinese higher education, visiting local universities and learning about Chinese history and culture.
- Travel to partner schools or other travel (arrangements made on your own, no involvement by AASCU)
- Return to the United States
Part One: Beijing
Higher Education Conference
October 15-18, 2010
Fees
The conference fee for the Beijing trip is $585.00 U.S. per person. That deposit will cover registration for the Beijing conference and will include ground transportation (to and from the Beijing airport); local transportation in Beijing, meeting room rentals, conference registration; banquet Friday night; lunch Saturday; rental of a shared AASCU booth for student recruitment; city and Great Wall sightseeing, plus guides and entry tickets.
The conference fee will NOT include:
Visas for entry into China; travel insurance; Beijing hotel charges; roundtrip U.S-Beijing airline tickets; travel insurance, other domestic travel while in China, the registration fee for the post-Beijing trip, and any personal expenses, individual sightseeing, and other personal activity while in China.
You will have the option of being invoiced now or after the July 1st for the $585.00 deposit. If you are going to the special post-Beijing trip to Yunnan, we will invoice all Yunnan travelers for that portion of the trip later in the summer.
Student Recruitment
A special note for campuses interested in student recruitment: For our delegation, the primary purpose of the weekend in Beijing is familiarization with China and Chinese higher education issues. However, we will be hosting our joint Sino-American conference in the same facility where 30,000 students will come that weekend to participate in an international student recruitment fair, seeking information about academic programs in other countries. More than 600 booths will be set up representing institutions from countries around the world.
AASCU will have a booth shared by all of the AASCU institutions that are participating in our weekend conference. We will be able to distribute materials and have an opportunity on Sunday to meet with Chinese students interested in coming to study in the United States. However, our main purpose will not be student recruitment. Our booth is primarily used to raise awareness of Chinese students about AASCU institutions.
International Recruitment Fair
If you wish to send someone to participate in the International Recruitment Fair, you should plan to rent a booth or a portion of a booth, separate from the booth that AASCU has already reserved.
To reduce costs, we have made separate arrangements so that up to 3 AASCU institutions can share the cost of a booth (approximately 9ft by 9ft). The reduced AASCU rental is $2,000 for an entire booth, or the cost can be pro-rated by the number of AASCU institutions sharing the booth (not to exceed 3).
If you reserve a separate booth, you should plan to have someone who speaks Chinese staff the booth for the entire weekend. It would also be helpful to have at least some of your materials in Chinese.
If you would like to rent a separate booth, please complete the CEE 2010-Booth Application Form (pdf), and email or fax the copy to:
Show Management Office: Fairlink Exhibition Services Ltd.
before August 20, 2010
Contact:
Ms. Lily ZOU
Lily@fairlink.com.cn
Mr. Harden DANG
HD@fairlink.com.cn
Phone: +86-(0)10-8580 0790 / 91
Fax: +86-(0)10-8580 0786
Web: www.ChinaEducationExpo.com
On Site Printing Service
For the convenience of exhibitors, the EXPO highly recommends our AASCU participants choose printing material services provided by the Organizer. The cost is: USD $110.00 for 2500 copies for one sided/ black and white leaflet (A4 size)
This cost includes printing and on-time booth delivery. AASCU will invoice all institutions that elect to choose the on-site printing option and send their prototype. Please indicate the quantity of copies you want printed (2500, 5000 copies, etc.).
PLEASE NOTE that each document should set 3mm margins on each side and be submitted in PDF or Illustrator or TIFF format. The picture resolution should be no lower than 300dpi.
AASCU Exhibitors can either:
1). Email the sample document (PDF or Illustrator or TIFF format) directly to AASCU, Felicia Durham, at durhamf@aascu.org.
The deadline for her to receive your document is: SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. We will then forward the flyer directly to the Exhibition organizer. We will also invoice your university.
2). Or, if you prefer, send the flyer directly to the Exhibitor.
The deadline date is SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. The flyer should be sent directly to Ms. Lily Zou. For your reference, if you select to send the document directly to Ms. Zou, please note, that AASCU cannot invoice you. Payment will be your responsibility based on the terms defined by Ms. Zou.
For more information, please contact Show Management Office:
Ms. Lily ZOU, Project Manager
Fairlink Exhibition Services Ltd.
Tel: 86-10 8580 0790 / 91 / 92
Fax: 86-10 8580 0786
Lily@fairlink.com.cn / info@fairlink.com.cn
Shipping Information
Excess Baggage
You may carry your university materials with you as excess baggage on your flight. You will be charged a fee payable at check-in for the excess baggage.
Express Mail
You may use express mail, such as FEDEX or DHL, to send your university materials directly to you at the Jinglun Hotel in Beijing if you are going to stay in Jinglun. In addition to bringing the tracking number with you in the event the baggage is held up in customs, remember to include the following information on the mailing label:
* your name and university name
* c/o AASCU/CCIEE FORUM/EXPO DELEGATION
* indicate package should be held for your date of arrival at the hotel
Please note, all FEDEX packages should be sent at least 10-15 days prior to your arrival to avoid customs problems.
Finally, whichever method you select to transfer your university materials to Beijing, kindly inform AASCU, Felicia Durham, at durhamf@aascu.org
The 4-day schedule in Beijing
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Part Two:
Post-Beijing Trip to Yunnan Province
In-Depth Introduction to China and its Higher Education System
October 18-23, 2010
Fees
The 5-day post-Beijing trip to Yunnan Province will be approximately $1850 single occupancy and $1700 double occupancy for all expenses (airfare within China, all hotel and meal charges, local transportation, guides, university visits, etc.).
Please note: This fee does not include hotel costs for the last night in Beijing or the transportation from the Beijing hotel to the Beijing airport for the return to the United States. Our group will be led by Yang Meng, a senior official with the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) with more than 20 years of experience in Chinese higher education, plus a local guide.
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Yunnan
Yunnan Province is located in the far southwest part of China, bordering Myanmar (Burma), Laos, and Vietnam, and is situated in a mountainous area, with high elevations in the northwest and low elevations in the southeast. Yunnan became part of the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) during 2nd century BC. The Mongols conquered the region in the 13th century, with local control exercised by warlords until the 1930s. As with other parts of China's southwest, Japanese occupation in the north during World War II forced a migration of Chinese into the region. Ethnic minorities in Yunnan account for about 34 percent of its total population.
Kunming
Capital of Yunnan province in southwestern China, Kunming is the political, economic, and cultural center of Yunnan Province. Because of its year-round temperate climate, Kunming is often called the "Spring City" or "City of Eternal Spring." It was important during World War II as a Chinese military center, American air base, and eastern end of the Burma Road. Kunming is the home of Yunnan University and Yunnan Normal University.
Lijiang
Located on the Jade River, Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO. The Old Town was once the center of Lijiang and continues to maintain the original flavor of the local lifestyle, the typical groups of buildings, and the ancient cultural heritage of the region. The city has an 800 year history from the late Song Dynasty.
TopPre-Departure Information
Prior to leaving for Beijing, each AASCU participant will receive pre-departure orientation materials, including a bibliography on interesting articles, safety, health and cultural information on China.
Travel Documentation Requirements
A valid passport is required. If you need a passport, please apply immediately at your local U.S. Post Office. For additional information visit Passport Office website at:
http://www.passportexpress.com
Visas are required for entry into China.
PLEASE NOTE: You must have a valid passport which must have at least six (6) months of remaining validity with at least one blank visa page in it. New regulations require all travelers to China must have personal interviews to obtain visas. However, because this exchange is an institutional cooperation between AASCU and CEAIE, personal interviews will not be required if all visas are processed as a group. AASCU will work with the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., to coordinate the visa processing for our group.
Please follow the instructions listed below very carefully:
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DO NOT SEND YOUR VISA APPLICATION TO THE CHINESE EMBASSY OR CONSULATE. INSTEAD, SEND ALL MATERIALS LISTED BELOW TO ARLENE JACKSON AT AASCU. |
See instructions below:
1. Download and complete the visa application form as instructed from the website:
http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/zgqz/t84240.htm
Fill out the form.
2. Prepare a $160.00 check or money order, payable to AASCU.
This $160.00 fee includes the cost of a single entry Chinese visa $130.00 plus a $30.00 processing fee. AASCU will collect all funds, and then write one check to the Chinese Embassy to pay for all visas.
3. Your passport (original…not a copy)
4. Include a return FEDEX or DHL label (with your billing account number) for mailing your documents directly to you once the visa has been processed in your passport.
FEDEX or DHL all four (4) items:
- Visa Application Form
- Check or money order payable to AASCU for $160.00
- Your passport (original, not a copy)
- A FEDEX or DHL return label with your billing account number
SEND TO:
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Arlene Jackson
Director of International Education
American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
1307 New York Avenue, 5th Floor
Washington, D. C. 20005-4701
202- 478-7834
BE SURE TO KEEP A COPY OF THE FEDEX or DHL TRACKING NUMBER SO YOU CAN LOCATE YOUR SHIPMENT IN CASE OF A PROBLEM.
All documents should be sent to Arlene to ARRIVE NO LATER THAN September 1, 2010. If all materials are received by 1 September, there will be ample time to process and return before scheduled travel dates.
If you are unable to download the application or have other questions about the process, please contact Arlene Jackson at 202- 478-7834, or Sufei Li at sufeili@yahoo.com
Health Requirements
We recommend that you contact your medical center or personal physician for detailed medical and inoculation information as early as possible. For more specific information on health/maculation requirements for China, please refer to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://www.who.int/ith/ or www.cdc.gov
Insurance Coverage
All travelers must have insurance coverage. AASCU recommends SOS Global Traveler insurance. This program offers 24 hour worldwide medical information/assistance with additional options available to cover trip cancellation and unexpected medical/dental expenses. SOS has local staff in China. Each AASCU Traveler is eligible for a 20% discount on the SOS insurance fee when applying online (Click "buy membership." In the membership quotation item #4 preferred pricing code- Enter the letters AASCU for the 20% discount). Website: www.internationalsos.com
Airline Options
There are three airlines that provide the most direct travel to Beijing. The airlines are:
UNITED Airlines
reservation number - 800-241-6522
(non-stop service between Chicago and Shanghai on to Beijing)
(non-stop service between Washington, DC/Dulles and Beijing )
NORTHWEST/DELTA Airlines
reservation number - 800-225-2525
(service to China via Tokyo/Narita Airport)
CONTINENTAL Airlines
reservation number - 800-525-0280
(non-stop service between Newark, New Jersey and Beijing)
The approximate cost for one roundtrip coach international airline ticket per person is between $1200 and $1600
All travelers who complete the Airline Confirmation Form will be met at the Beijing Airport by AASCU/CEAIE staff and transportation will be provided to the Jinglun Hotel.
Please make your airline reservations early to make certain that seats are available on the dates you wish to travel to China and return to the USA.
Domestic Travel in China
Please note that there will be sufficient time to purchase your domestic airline tickets after we arrive in Beijing. Domestic tickets for travel in China should be purchased in China because the cost is less expensive than buying a ticket in the USA. Our colleagues at CEAIE will assist all travelers who need to purchase their individual domestic airline tickets after our arrival in Beijing.
If you have questions, please contact
Arlene Jackson at 202-478-7834 or fax at 202-296-5819.
Registration Information
Please select the most appropriate option below for you to register:
| I want to register through AASCU’s new registration system and believe that my personal information is already in the AASCU database. (I have attended a meeting or had some other relationship with AASCU in the past). | |
| I want to print out and fax my registration form. | Download Form (pdf) |
| I want to call Felicia Durham at 202- 478-4673 to register for this meeting. |
Important Reminder:
Hotel Information
AASCU will make hotel reservations and have rooms blocked for you. Please make sure that you send your Hotel Confirmation sheet ONLY to AASCU.
Download Hotel Confirmation Sheet
Airlines Information
All travelers will be met at the Beijing Airport by AASCU/CEAIE staff and transportation will be provided to the Jinglun Hotel, if an Airline Confirmation sheet is sent to AASCU.
Download Airline Confirmation Sheet
Visa Information for China
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AASCU will facilitate the issuance of Chinese visas for all travelers for this trip. Please note these requirements:
In late summer, we will send a note to all participants, asking them to FedEx their passport, the visa application, a passport photo, and a check made out to AASCU for $160, along with a return, prepaid FedEx envelope. We will take the passports and visa applications to the Chinese Embassy for group processing, and then FedEx the passport with visa attached back to each traveler. |