Effective Strategies to Submit a NAFSA Proposal Proposal.JAFSA 2.pdf · Resources –Guides to...

Sheila Schulte

Senior Director

International Enrollment Management/

International Student & Scholar Services

Effective Strategies to Submit a NAFSA Proposal

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• Learn about the annual conference goals for 2015

• Review the selection process

• Think through possible topics and presenters for your 2015 proposal

Objectives of Today’s Session


• Title and abstract

• Learning objectives

• Detailed outline

• Audience demographics

• Presenter biographical information

Submission

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• Encourage content that reflects high innovation and the best current thinking in the field.

• Advance the internationalization agenda in all professional domain areas.

• Highlight emerging trends and best practices in the professional domains (both U.S. and global).

Content Goals for Workshops, Sessions and Posters


• Increase the visibility of international education as an essential component of educating world leaders and global citizens.

• Present quality research that guides and informs our field.

• Use the Boston conference as a forum for lively debate and dialogue with leaders within and outside of the field of international education.

Content Goals…Continued


• Solicit and deliver content for new, mid-career and seasoned professionals.

• Continue to advance the theme of peace and justice through topics such as international law, equal access to education for women and children, global environmental sustainability.

• Ensure content that covers technological trends and future challenges and opportunities in higher education and learning.

Content Goals…Continued


• Encourage use of multimedia through all available forms of technology.

• Promote modern delivery styles for all style of learners.

Content Delivery Goals


Learner Engagement


Conference Theme for 2015:

New Horizons in International Education


35%

65%

Accepted

Unaccepted

Writing a successful proposal is not easy!

Only 35% of all proposals received are accepted.Copyright(c) 2014 Sheila Schulte All rights reserved.

• Proposals are reviewed by one of six review teams

• Over 100 reviewers • 4-6 reviewers per proposal• Using a marking rubric• Recommendations are made to

the Conference Committee• Balance recommendations with

conference goals

Selection Process


1. Content leaders are knowledgeable and experienced in the topic area

2. How well does the title, abstract and objectives align with each other?

3. Will format and delivery allow learning objectives to be achieved?

4. Does the session allow for appropriate audience engagement?

5. Would you attend or recommend this session?

Rated Using the Following Questions:


• Allows the review team to answer the questions contained in the rubric

• Allows the content team to ensure program balance

The Session Proposal Form


1. Write down two or three ideas, and we will go through an exercise to share those ideas.

2. How will you find other presenters for your session?

Your Ideas!


Sessions and Workshops: August 1st

Posters: To Be Determined

(was December 16th for San Diego)

Deadlines


• Read the Call for Proposals:www.nafsa.org/proposals

• Contact ACC members to discuss ideas

• Plan ahead – don’t wait until the deadline

• Questions? Email: [email protected]

Next Steps


http://www.nafsa.org/proposals

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.nafsa.org/trainerguide

Resources – Trainer Guide


http://www.nafsa.org/trainerguide


Resources – Guides to Session, Workshop, and Poster



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