Two rejection letters appeared in my office... both dated May 23rd.
One was for this, which I sort of figured. It was a big job in POM, but I did do a full and compete proposal with an index and appendices and the whole shebang. Funny though that the project was supposed to start first of May, but when I called to follow up on it they were still making their decisions after their proposed starting date. I'll have to find out who won the tender, but I would bet it's an AusAid affiliate. I'd love to know the reason(s) why I didn't get the bid, as I'm sure I was probably one of the lowest in terms of cost, and probably one of the highest in terms of qualifications, but it is what it is. I'm happy, though I didn't get the bid since it's starting so late. I would have to hate to juggle this big contract and have the girls here at the same time. But, I must admit, the academic side of me is disappointed.
The other was from our very own uni:
One was for this, which I sort of figured. It was a big job in POM, but I did do a full and compete proposal with an index and appendices and the whole shebang. Funny though that the project was supposed to start first of May, but when I called to follow up on it they were still making their decisions after their proposed starting date. I'll have to find out who won the tender, but I would bet it's an AusAid affiliate. I'd love to know the reason(s) why I didn't get the bid, as I'm sure I was probably one of the lowest in terms of cost, and probably one of the highest in terms of qualifications, but it is what it is. I'm happy, though I didn't get the bid since it's starting so late. I would have to hate to juggle this big contract and have the girls here at the same time. But, I must admit, the academic side of me is disappointed.
The other was from our very own uni:
"The Committee at its 92nd Meeting considered your application to attend, "International Conference for Advanced Learning Technologies ICALT" to present a paper titled "Challenges to Development in Papua New Guinea: Implications for Higher Education".The reason?
"The Committee noted that your Conference paper did not reflect any research results and therefore regrets to advice that your application is not approved."Well, considering that my paper was actually accepted into this international conference..... Whatever. It's quite sad as I actually asked only for partial air fare (what my uni consult fees didn't cover) and conference costs. I would pick up any other associated costs. We get one paid conference per year (even international).... if it gets through the committee. I guess that's the kicker.... Oh well. I guess I'll just submit it as an article to a journal. I can deal with a lot of stuff, but this is the stuff that just irks me. The PR I could have done, the potential academics I could get to come here. The relationships I could have made on behalf of uni. I always have high hopes, but that's all they are. I'm... disappointed... and yet not the least surprised.
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