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Fees & Registration
How to Register
Location and LodgingAll Stats Camps courses will be held at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, One Riverfront Plaza (corner of 6th St. and New Hampshire), Lawrence. A block of rooms has been reserved; phone 785-841-2700 to receive the special rate of $79 per night plus tax, king or double queen, be sure to mention Stats Camps when you make your reservation. SpringHill Suites offers a free continental breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet access, a pool and workout facilities. Staying at SpringHill Suites puts you in the heart of downtown Lawrence, with plenty of dining and shopping opportunities within walking distance. For more information about Lawrence, see www.visitlawrence.com. If you register for two courses, you will receive a discount of $158, equal to a two-night stay at SpringHill Suites.Travel InformationAirport Airlines
Transportation Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is located approximately 52 miles (84 km) northeast of Lawrence. Car rental is available at the airport; shuttle services are also available for transportation to Lawrence: Jeff’s Airport Shuttle: http://www.kci-lawrence-topeka-shuttle.com Comments from Past Participants"The summer institute provides a wonderful opportunity for researchers to learn the basic fundamentals of SEM as well as some advanced applications and research opportunities that SEM can facilitate. Dr. Little provides personable "hands-on" instruction in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. I highly recommend this summer institute to faculty and graduate students alike!"—Paul Schrodt, Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington Refund & Cancellation PolicyA refund of registration fees, less a $100 cancellation fee, will be available if requested in writing and received by May 23, 2009. No refunds will be made after that date. KU Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel the institute and return all fees in the event of insufficient registration. The liability of the University of Kansas is limited to the registration fee. The University of Kansas will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants, including but not limited to airline cancellation charges or hotel deposits. SMEP Minority Fellowships AvailableThe Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology (www.smep.org) is offering a trial scholarship for minority scholars to attend our summer institutes. For the purposes of the SMEP minority fellowships, minority is defined as Latino/a, African American, or Native American. Prospective students should submit an application for a fellowship that includes copies of transcripts, a declaration of minority status, a statement of financial need, and a short personal statement that must address what you wish to accomplish from taking a summer institute course, including both short-term and long-term goals. The application deadline is April 2, 2009 (two months prior to the start of the summer institutes) and 1 week before the early bird registration period expires. All received applications will be reviewed by the faculty who teach the summer institute courses. We will rank order the candidates based on merit and need. Funds are limited, so not all applicants will receive support. You can submit your material by email to Dr. Todd Little at yhat@ku.edu or mail the materials to Dr. Little at The University of Kansas, Department of Psychology,1415 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045-7555. Program AccessibilityWe accommodate persons with disabilities. Please call 785-864-5823 or mark the space on the registration form and a KU Continuing Education representative will contact you to discuss your needs. To ensure accommodation, please register at least two weeks before the start of the institute. The University of Kansas is committed to providing programs and activities to all persons, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. In addition, university policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status. Co-sponsored by Kansas University Continuing Education (KUCE)Comments from Past Participants"Dr. Little has a remarkable ability of presenting the core and more advanced features of SEM in a manner that allows one to maximize the absorption of the content."—Brian Thomas, Graduate Student, Georgia Tech University |
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