World Geography Fundamentals

March 3, 2012 

Registration will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in room 180 of Dell Butcher Hall. Please access parking in the North Annex lot or the North Lot from entrance 20 off of Rice Boulevard. Download the campus map.

This one day course will equip world geography teachers with the necessary tools to prepare their students for the increased rigor of the end of course examination. The course will focus on physical environment, population, development, realms and regions, and culture.

Who should attend: World geography teachers

When and where: March 3, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Rice University campus

Tuition: $140 by February 3 ($165 after February 3). Tuition includes materials, parking and lunch.  

Course led by: Linda Hammon with guest speaker, Dr. Jeff Lash. 

 Registration: Download registration form. Limited space is available for the program. Register early to ensure your spot. Only completed forms accompanied by check, credit card information, or copy of a purchase order or direct pay form are accepted for registration.

Acknowledgment of enrollment: Once your completed enrollment is received, you will either be enrolled in the conference or placed on a waiting list if the conference has filled. In either case, you will receive written notification from Rice at your home address within 15 days of receipt of your registration. Please contact our office, 713-348-6031, if you do not receive notification from us. You may need to check with your school or district administrative office to ensure the registration was sent.

Conference cancellation policy: Events such as insufficient enrollment, instructor illness, room conflicts or inclement weather may require a schedule adjustment or cancellation. We will notify registrants of any change in the published information.

Refunds: Full refunds for the event tuition will be issued for cancellations received via email or fax by February 3, 2012. No refunds will be issued after February 3. Checks submitted to Rice University for payment may be converted into an electronic funds transfer from your account. There is a $30 charge for all checks returned for insufficient funds.

Special needs: Please notify us of any accommodations you require so that arrangements can be made to assist you (call 713-348-6031 or email collegeready@rice.edu). A two-week notice is appreciated. For information on Rice's Disability Support Services office, visit dss.rice.edu.

For out of town participants: Click here to download a list of area hotels.

Airport transportation: Transportation to and from the airport can be arranged through Super Shuttle www.supershuttle.com or (800) BLUE-VAN (258-3826). Prices range from $19 one-way from Hobby Airport to $24 one-way from Bush Intercontinental Airport. Taxi transportation may be arranged starting at $27 from Hobby Airport and $51 from Bush Intercontinental Airport. Additional information can be found at www.fly2houston.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies:

Telephone: 713-348-6031
Fax: 713-348-3123
Email: collegeready@rice.edu
Website: collegeready.rice.edu