International Conference | Athens, Greece
June 22-25, 2021
Call for Proposal Instructions
- 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 [email protected]
- Please submit all information in plain text. (No bullets or other special characters.)
- PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER FEBRUARY 2, 2021 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 state purpose and objectives
- Creativity in an approach to a situation of in ways to manage it
- Adaptability of ideas to a variety of institutional settings
- Reflective of good writing practices
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 ony 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 here.
Program Format - If you choose Concurrent as the format you wish to present, please be specific in your abstract on how much interaction will take place in your session. Concurrent sessions are 60-minute presentations that can be either a lecture format or a panel format. Panels are required to be formed by the person submitting, must have a moderator and are expected to represent the perspectives of more than one institution.
Poster Presentation - Presented in the form of a tabletop exhibit and delivered primarily through the use of visual display and handout materials. These sessions are most appropriate for display of specific programmatic approaches and research findings. The presenter should expect to make brief remarks when approached by attendees, share information, and answer questions about the presentation topic. All poster sessions are presented during a 1-hour time slot. Audio visual equipment or internet is not available for poster session.
Audio Visual
- Standard room setup includes computers and projectors.
- If you bring your own computer, do not forget to bring an adapter in order to charge your computer if traveling Internationally.
- If you are accepted, please bring your presentation on a flash drive.
- Clickers are not provided. If you choose to use one, please bring with you. thank you.
Core Competencies - Select an advising core competency as it applies to the content of your presentation. Competencies are used in dividing the proposals up to go out to readers and in the on site program to help attendees decide which session they would like to attend.
Presentation Proposal - Include the complete title of the presentation, but do not include your name. The proposal should state the presentation's objectives and clearly describe how objectives will be met (materials, methods, activities, etc.) Refer to evaluation criteria above. There is a 750 word limit on the proposal.
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. Abstracts exceeding the 135-word limit will not be reviewed. The 135-word limit includes presentation's title.
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.
- Only preconference workshops will be scheduled on June 22, 2021. All other sessions will take place June 23-25, 2021.
- 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 15th deadline will not be considered for further presentations for three consecutive years.
Questions? Contact the NACADA Executive Office | Phone: 785-532-5717 | Email: [email protected]