2020 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ALL HANDS ON DECK: NAVIGATING THROUGH UNCERTAIN TIMES
We are continuing to accept program proposals for November and December sessions. Early submissions are appreciated! Please consider sharing your expertise with your colleagues!
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Proposal Process Timeline
- August 14: Call for session proposals opens
- September 14: Deadline for session proposals
- September 21: Deadline for committee to select session proposal and notify presenters
- October 1: Deadline for all presenters to have registered for the October conference (no late fee)
- Ongoing/Rolling Deadline for November and December
Proposal topic ideas related to specific themes.
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Going Virtual in Advising
1. Maintaining relationships and making connections while working remotely 2. Setting boundaries while working from home - maintaining balance 3. Using technology to support virtual advising 4. Maintaining a healthy office - reducing distractions, ergonomics, and reducing stress 5. Best practices for supporting students virtually - how to help them feel connected to campus and our offices |
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Diversity & Inclusion in Advising
1. Ensuring advising centers are accessible for all students 2. How to realize our own biases and better cater to students of different backgrounds 3. How to make students feel comfortable coming to us when they are experiencing racism 4. How to be a supportive ally for students 5. Meeting your student where they are- technology gaps in the digital age |
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Partnerships in Advising
1. Building bridges between key departments on campus to better serve our students 2. Helping our students see us as a resource that can connect them to other campus services 3. Strengthening pathways programs between colleges and universities 4. Referring a student - how to get a student to the help they need without them feeling like they are being dismissed 5. Connecting with community for internships, placements, and supporting experiential education |
Proposal Details
*Please submit all information in plain text into the form **No bullets or other special characters in the abstract. Bullet lists are allowed in the proposal attachment.
*Priority will be assigned to proposals that demonstrate new ideas or methods, or indicate a high level of knowledge and unique treatment of the topic. Proposals from inexperienced, as well as experienced presenters, researchers, and practitioners are earnestly solicited.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of:
*Timeliness of the subject matter
*Topic’s contribution to advising field
*Clearly stated purpose and objectives
*Creativity in an approach to a situation or in ways to manage it
*Adaptability of ideas to a variety of institutional settings
*Reflective of good writing practices
*Please submit all information in plain text into the form **No bullets or other special characters in the abstract. Bullet lists are allowed in the proposal attachment.
*Priority will be assigned to proposals that demonstrate new ideas or methods, or indicate a high level of knowledge and unique treatment of the topic. Proposals from inexperienced, as well as experienced presenters, researchers, and practitioners are earnestly solicited.
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of:
*Timeliness of the subject matter
*Topic’s contribution to advising field
*Clearly stated purpose and objectives
*Creativity in an approach to a situation or in ways to manage it
*Adaptability of ideas to a variety of institutional settings
*Reflective of good writing practices
NACADA has great resources to assist with developing program proposals that stand out during the submission process. Please review their Tutorial
