Possible Session Topics & Presentation Types
"I enjoyed interacting with other chairs and hearing their creative solutions to some of the issues I was having. Also, it was helpful to know that I'm not alone and that there are other people going through some of the same struggles as I am."
-- 2012 Conference Participant
Possible Session Topics
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Leadership and Administration
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Faculty Development
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Strategic Planning, Mission, and Goals
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Evaluation and Assessment
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Presentation Types
| Presentation Type | Length of Session | Description |
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| Collaborative sessions | 105 minutes | A group presentation including three or four presenters addressing different aspects of the same topic. Each presenter gives a brief presentation followed by discussion among panelists and questions from the audience. Cross-institutional proposals are welcome! These sessions are intended to allow for audience participation. We have created an online Community Forum to assist in locating colleagues with divergent viewpoints. |
| Workshops | 105 minutes | A single or group presentation that is interactive and involves the participants in taking part in small group activities, role-playing, case studies, simulations, problem solving or other hands-on instructional activities. |
| Paper sessions | 45 minutes total 30-35 minutes to present; 10-15 minutes group discussion |
An individual presentation. The presenter gives a 30-35 minute talk on their research or best practice. The presenter allows 10-15 minutes of group discussion. There are two paper sessions per each 105 minute concurrent session, providing a 15 minute transition time between presentations. |
| Roundtables | 50 minutes | A presenter facilitates a discussion centered on a key topic. The roundtable discussions will take place during breakfast on the second day of the conference. |
Visit our How to Submit a Proposal page for a checklist of what you need before beginning your online submission.