Consult the following Region Talks for inspiration and information. Click the title to register for the Region Talk or to watch the recording.

Submitting a Magical Conference Proposal 
Karen Meister, Virginia Commonwealth University
Presentation handout

Do you want to present at a NACADA conference but feel like you don’t have a good presentation topic or you’re having trouble thinking of one? Don't know how to turn that great topic into a full NACADA proposal? Join our current "Best of Region" presenter as she guides you through the steps to creating a conference proposal. Learn how to effectively structure your proposal, clearly state your topic and objectives, and demonstrate the significance of research or experience.

Generating Conference Proposal Ideas
Katie Larson | Creighton University
Amy Korthank | University of Iowa
Creating Your Conference Proposal workbook

Do you want to present at a NACADA conference but feel like you don’t have a good presentation topic or you’re having trouble thinking of one? Join us to go over generating conference proposal ideas! In just 30 minutes, you will learn things like: what makes a good topic and how to look at what you are already doing and know to craft into a great topic! Your expertise in an area can help other advisors grow.

Writing Your Conference Proposal
Jonathan Acosta | University of Nebraska-Omaha
Kelly Pistilli | Iowa State University
Maureen Schafer | University of Iowa

Are you interested in presenting at a NACADA conference and unsure how to craft a solid proposal? Join us for a 30-minute talk on writing a conference proposal, where we will guide you through the essential steps to craft a compelling proposal. Learn how to effectively structure your proposal, clearly articulate your topic and objectives, and demonstrate the relevance and significance of your research or experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your chances of being selected to present at NACADA and learn valuable insights with fellow academic advisors.

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DEI Hot Topics: Legislative Impact on Higher Education

Friday, October 20, 2023 | 11 a.m. central

Does the current legislative push to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on college and university campuses have you concerned? Join us in a discussion about the current state of political affairs in our region. Gain tools to help you identify the States that currently have laws or are planning to implement legislation that will prohibit diversity training, eliminate diversity statements in hiring and promotion. Learn what steps are being taken to ban institutions of higher education from using race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in admission and hiring practices. Discuss/share insights on what we can do to raise our collective voices to help combat this ever growing trend.