> If so, I suggest the following: we aim for 10 travel grants (worth 300 Euro
>each). (01)
this might look fair but...
if we give 300 Euro to a Dxxxxx student (which are usually rich and can fly low
cost within Europe) and 300 Euro to a, say, Fxxxxx student (which are usually
poor and have an expensive flight ticket), are we sure we are fair and behave
according to the IAOA aims and goals (see the Statute)? (02)
just an afterthought
-Stefano (03)
> Antony, Werner, Robert, I suggest each of us has a look at 6 grant applicants
>and judges them on the following scale:
> 1. reject
> 2. borderline
> 3. accept
> 4. strong accept
>
> I believe we agreed to judge on (a) qualification (thus, has the person a
>background that illustrates interest in ontology) and (b) on economic need.
>Thus, a "strong accept" should be reserved for people who are very qualified
>and can show economic need. Ideally, each of us comes up with 2 or 3 (strong)
>accepts and then can use the assembled list, create a ranking, and make a
>decision as a group.
>
> I was pleased to see that we got male and female applicants; it would be good
>to a have a balanced group. I am not in favor of quotas, but in case of
>equally qualified candidates we might want to consider gender as criterion.
>
> Does that work for you?
> Fabian
>
>
> On Apr 10, 2012, at 9:30 AM, Stefano Borgo wrote:
>
>> Dear education committee,
>>
>> it is now time to look at the grant requests (24 requests)
>> all the documents are in the attachment
>>
>> the following accommodations (for a total of 22 students)) are for a very
>low price and could be used to support lodging
>>
>> Youth hostel:
>> 2 single bedrooms for 26.00 Euro (one night one person)
>> 2 double bedrooms for 21.50 Euro (one night one person)
>> 2 tiple bedrooms for 18.50 Euro (one night one person)
>>
>> Trento university:
>> 10 single bedrooms for 20.00 Euro (one night one person) plus a fixed amount
>of 37.85 Euro for cleaning after departure
>>
>> Note that the early registration ends on April 16.
>> We could however extend the period for those that have requested a grant if
>more time is needed.
>>
>> Cheers
>> -Stefano and Claudio
>>
>> <isc2012-grants.zip>
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