Best Practices Showcase

Celebrating Success in Student Services

Call For ProposalsCall For Proposals

Friday, November 9, 2007Frederick Community College Conference Center

Sponsored by theMaryland Community Colleges Vice Presidents and Deans of Students

Priority deadline for session proposals is Friday, September 21, 2007

Best Practices ShowcaseCelebrating Success in Student Services

Join colleagues from around the region at this daylong student services conference. The conference will showcase “best practices” programs, examine future trends, and explore ways to improve student services through innovation and technology.

Call for ProposalsThe Conference Program Committee welcomes your submissions (100 words or less). Selection criteria include: 1) Relevance and importance of the presentation to student services and institutional management; 2) Originality of the program, concept, or application, or uniqueness of the perspective; 3) Clarity of the title, description, and presentation plan; and 4) Number of proposals from your institution.

FormatConcurrent education sessions are designed to last 50 minutes each. Session proposals may include: Single Presentations – one or two speakers reporting on a specific program or innovation; Panels - two or more speakers reporting on different programs or innovations; and, Roundtables - issue-oriented discussions around a specific topic.

Registration InformationPresenters are expected to register for the conference. The cost of the conference is $40.00. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials. Registration forms and conference information will be mailed in September.

Proposal Submission FormBest Practices Showcase

Friday, November 9, 2007Frederick Community CollegeConference Center

Proposed Session Title:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Principal Contact:___________________________________________Title/Position:______________________________________________________Organization:______________________________________________________Mailing Address:___________________________________________________City:_____________________________________ State:_____ Zip:__________E-mail Address:____________________________________________________Telephone:_________________________ Fax:___________________________

Audience: Who is your intended audience? or Who do you think is most likely to attend your session? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Type of Session (check one):___ Single Presentation___ Panel___ Roundtable

Please attach an abstract describing your session (100 words or less). Abstract should include: Title of Presentation; Brief Description - which will be used in the conference program; Presentation Plan - which should provide a brief overview of the session and the session’s learning outcomes; and A/V Needs (e.g., DVD player, data projector, Internet connection, etc).

Return to: Bill Comey, Vice President, Student and Instructional Support Services, College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, PO Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646-0910. For more information, call 301-934-7509, or e-mail billc@csmd.edu

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