International Conference: Melbourne Australia
June 24-26, 2-15
Call for Proposals - Instructions
Online Submission
- You must complete all items of the online proposal -
incomplete applications will not be accepted. If you experience
difficulty submitting online, please call the NACADA Executive
Office (785) 532-5717 or e-mail nacada@ksu.edu .
- Please submit all information in plain text. (No bullets or other special characters.)
- PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER FEBRUARY 2, 2015 will not be reviewed.
Proposal
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of:
- Timeliness of the subject matter
- Topic's contribution to advising field
- Clearly stated purpose and objectives
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- 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
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Presentation titles should be
descriptive of the content of the session.
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.
| Understanding the online application form ... |
| Co-presenters |
Only co-presenters who will actually be at the conference should be listed. You may have many persons who worked on your project, but we list only those presenters who will be making the actual presentation. |
| Commercial Policy |
Proposals from individuals who do not represent accredited higher education institutions will be reviewed separately. At no time is it permissible for a session or workshop presenter to use his/her presentation time slot to advertise or promote a commercial product, service, or company. View a complete description of the NACADA Commercial Policy. |
| Audio Visual |
- Please check only specific equipment essential to deliver your presentation. Technology should be utilized only when it significantly enhances the quality of your presentation. Be conservative in your request. Presenters must be capable of connecting their own computers to rented data projectors. NACADA cannot provide setup assistance to individuals at the conference.
- Computers are the presenter's responsibility. If using a MAC, you must bring your own dongle.
- AV cannot be utilized for Poster presentations.
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| Program Tracks |
Choose only the track(s) (up to two) that best fits your proposal. Tracks are used in dividing the proposals up to go out to readers. The tracks are also used in the on site program to help attendees decide which session they would like to attend. |
| Presentation Abstract |
135-word limit.Do not use bullets, italicize, bold or underline for emphasis
The format will not be retained after online submission. This abstract will be published in the printed program should your proposal be accepted. Conference participants use session abstracts to determine which sessions to attend; therefore, it should accurately describe the content and focus of your proposed session. Include the complete title of the presentation, but do not include your name. Enclose cited publications in quotation marks. PLEASE proofread your abstract.
The 135-word limit includes the presentation's title. Abstracts exceeding the 135-word limit will not be reviewed.
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Things
to Remember ... (If your proposal is accepted)
- All presenters are
expected to submit electronic versions
of handouts or other materials used in their sessions to
NACADA, preferably prior to the conference, but within
one week after it. The material is published to the conference
web page, accessible only to conference attendees.
- Due to budgetary considerations, it is not possible to
offer either an honorarium or a waiver of registration fees
to program presenters.
- All presenters and co-presenters must register and pay
for the conference.
- Scheduling of programs is a complex process. If accepted,
your program may be scheduled at any time during the conference. In March, you will receive notice of the date and time scheduled
for your presentations. Please make travel plans accordingly.
- A session canceled after April 1st is considered failure to meet the agreement made between NACADA and the presenter/s. Presenters canceling after the April 1st deadline will not be considered for further presentations for 3 consecutive years.
Questions?Contact the NACADA Executive Office | Phone: 785-532-5717 | e-mail: nacada@ksu.edu
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