The Conference Goal is to provide programs that specifically address the administrative and academic needs of post-secondary leaders, develop the skills required for effective leadership, and maximize the opportunity for conference participants to interact with each other.
Presentations are to be relevant, useful, and practical to the complex role of educational leaders. They are not to promote publications or other materials that involve remuneration, advertise consulting services, or endorse commercial ventures. Special consideration is given to topics relevant to the conference theme, "Playing To Your Strengths ."
All sessions are participant centered, rather than lecture format, and actively involve participants through discussions and activities.
There are two types of conference presentations accepted, both 90 minutes in length. Concurrent sessions are presented with the support of AV equipment and usually have 30-40 participants. Roundtable discussions are facilitator-led discussions with a smaller group and flip charts only.
Title of Presentation – Provide a title (12 words maximum) describing the specific content of the session.
Description of Presentation – Provide a 75-word summary of the session with at least five bullet points that tells participants how they will benefit from attending your session. This description will be printed in the final conference program and should be written to interest attendees in your session.
Acceptance – You will be notified by January 2009 if your proposal has been accepted. For examples of past proposals please visit the following web address: http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/chair/conference/2007/papers.html.
All accepted proposals will require the presenter to submit a paper describing their session topic. This paper will be included in the conference proceedings CD which will be distributed to all participants and will be used as a resource to those participants who are unable to attend your session. Acceptable formats are MS Word or PDF. The paper must be submitted by January 19, 2009.
By submitting this proposal, all presenters agree to the conditions of acceptance listed above.
Please note: All presenters must register for the conference and pay the registration fee.
Submission Deadline EXTENDED: December 12, 2008
We will notify you by January 9, 2009
Click here for a printable proposal form and mail or fax it to:
Chair Academy
1025 N. Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85201
Fax: 480-461-6275
