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Call for Programs
The program committee for the Maryland Student Affairs Conference will be seeking programs that appeal to a wide variety of higher education staff members, including new and seasoned professionals, frontline staff members, and representatives from non-traditional student affairs units.
We are no longer accepting program submissions. We hope you'll consider submitting one next year.
Types of Sessions We Seek
- Sessions that connect to the theme, "Resilience in a Changing World."
- Sessions that focus on belonging and community, justice, wellness, and/or mental health
- Interactive, active-learning sessions that focus on personal development and practical learning (i.e. cleaning hacks for home and office )
- Interactive, active-learning sessions that focus on professional development
- Sessions with students as co-presenters
- Focus on best practices, including innovative tools or strategies that enhance the delivery of services
- Sessions with engaging skills development and tangible skill building to improve our services
- Sessions offering facilitated dialogue opportunities (e.g. open forum for discussion around a topic area)
- Sessions offered in Spanish and Haitian Creole
Program Formats Available
- 45-minute program sessions
- 60-minute program sessions
- 120-minute program sessions
- All sessions should allow time for questions from attendees
Things to Consider when Preparing a Program Proposal
- Is your program more suitable for a 45-minute session, a 60-minute session, or a 120-minute extended session?
- In what ways will your program be interactive and hands on?
- What do you want participants to learn or gain from your program? How can you help participants leave with a tangible path forward?
- Through your program, how do you hope to impact the future of student affairs?
- Does your program reflect a positive impact on others and our community?
- Does your program provide a spark for positive improvement/impact to the community?
- Do you have special expertise in a topic you want to share with others?
- Does your department have a unique innovation to highlight?
- Would you like to share your personal experiences as a way to inspire your colleagues?
- Does your department provide a unique service or program that participants would find helpful or beneficial to them personally and/or professionally?
- < for tools on how to make your program accessible.
Reminder: All program presenters must be registered for the conference.
Still Have Questions? Please Contact Us!
MSAC Program Committee
msacproposal@umd.edu