NACEP 13th National Conference Charting the Course: Navigating the

Future of Concurrent Enrollment October 23-25, 2011 Mystic, Connecticut

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

The annual National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) national conference seeks to develop strong concurrent enrollment programs throughout the nation by sharing research, discussing ideas for the future, staying up-to-date on national trends and legislation, and networking with secondary and postsecondary professionals in the field. Concurrent enrollment partnerships offer college classes to high school students, taught by high school teachers for both high school and transcripted college credit, at the high school, during the regular school day. NACEP is the only national standards-based accreditation body for concurrent enrollment programs. Conference Theme: Concurrent enrollment is coming of age and NACEP’s program standards are used by colleges, universities, and state governments as best practices to ensure the academic quality of college courses taught to high school students. Yet NACEP sees a need for greater research and discussion on the identity of concurrent enrollment and its role in a sea of academic programs — dual enrollment, online courses, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Career Pathways. In order to maintain academic rigor and quality during a period of growth, NACEP partners must concern themselves with current and future paradigms and trends. NACEP is soliciting presentations that address the following topics related to the Conference Theme:

Collaborating with Other Accelerated Learning Options

Online Programs: Courses, Marketing and Student Support

Trends in State and National Policy

Using Research to Guide Future Decisions

Reaching a Wider Range of Students

Establishing a College-Going Culture

Concurrent Enrollment as a Vehicle for Curriculum Alignment As always, NACEP encourages proposals that highlight best practices from a variety of successful partnerships between secondary and post-secondary institutions that support college-readiness and early college opportunities. Make your session engaging and include quantitative and qualitative research when possible on your topic. Sessions may be conducted by individuals, teams, and across institutions. Deadline for Proposal Submissions: May 15, 2011 Notification of Acceptance: June 30, 2011 Session Length: 45 Minutes Audience: The 2010 NACEP National Conference included 350 attendees from 37 states. The majority of

conference attendees were college and university concurrent enrollment program professionals, along with college faculty and administrators. Approximately one third of the attendees represented secondary schools and districts, state agencies, policy organizations, and research institutes.

The 2011 NACEP Conference is hosted by:

NACEP 13th National Conference Charting the Course: Navigating the

Future of Concurrent Enrollment October 23-25, 2011 Mystic, Connecticut

SUGGESTED TOPICS

Collaborating with Other Accelerated Learning Options How can concurrent enrollment programs successfully collaborate with other early college opportunities to create a win-win for the students and schools they serve? Online Programs: Courses, Marketing and Student Support The growing popularity of all things online is stronger than ever and universities are drawn to the cost-saving and money-making conveniences of online courses. Where do CEPs fit in with a Facebook generation and how can they best support, market and manage their programs utilizing new media and technology while maintaining strong concurrent enrollment standards? Trends in State and National Policy Legislation and the policy environment for concurrent enrollment programs varies from state to state. While some states are very supportive in their efforts others have a limited awareness level of concurrent enrollment and its power. How does state involvement positively or negatively affect best practice? What has been the impact of embedding NACEP standards in state legislation and policy? Using Research to Guide Future Decisions What types of research are answering questions that strengthen and define standards-based concurrent enrollment? How is research qualitatively and quantitatively differentiating between concurrent enrollment and other forms of dual enrollment? Reaching a Wider Range of Students While college courses in high schools may have traditionally served the country’s best and brightest students, new models are emerging to give a wider range of students an early preview of college work. A sluggish economy also allows students to gain college credit at a drastically reduced rate. What does the future CEP student look like and how best can programs meet the needs of a potentially new audience? Establishing a College-Going Culture

The college-going culture is formed as early as elementary school, with students and parents beginning to obtain the tools and information needed for success in post-secondary education. How are concurrent enrollment programs able to bring the college environment to a high school campus and best prepare students and their families for the next level of possibilities? Concurrent Enrollment as a Vehicle for Curriculum Alignment How do concurrent enrollment programs facilitate curriculum alignment and collegial relationships between secondary and postsecondary institutions?

Note: The topics listed above are suggestions and are not required to submit a proposal. NACEP encourages proposals that highlight best practices from a variety of successful partnerships between secondary and post-secondary institutions that support college-readiness and early college opportunities.

NACEP 13th National Conference Charting the Course: Navigating the

Future of Concurrent Enrollment October 23-25, 2011 Mystic, Connecticut

PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM

Thank you for submitting a proposal. Please type your proposal directly into the form, or paste narrative from your word processing application. Note that the application form is two pages.

Presenter Information

Lead Presenter Title

Institution/Organization City/State

Email address Phone

Co-Presenter Title

Institution/Organization City/State

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Presentation Information Title of Session (10 words maximum)

Abstract of Session (100 words maximum) The session title and abstract will be printed in the conference program. Market your session and be as descriptive as possible about what your session will involve. List the names of any additional co-presenters (if applicable) in this area.

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NACEP 13th National Conference Charting the Course: Navigating the

Future of Concurrent Enrollment October 23-25, 2011 Mystic, Connecticut

PROPOSAL APPLICATION FORM PAGE 2

Session Description (300 words maximum) The session description will allow reviewers to evaluate your session. Consider the following when writing a session description:

1. The need for the proposed session 2. Expected session outcomes 3. Session delivery and interactive activities

Audio Visual Request (check only required AV) Overhead Projector Flip Chart/Easel Digital (LCD) Projector DVD Player VCR Audio

Other (please specify) Presenters are asked to remember that AV equipment rental is expensive and to check only what is required of the presentation. Presenters should plan to bring their own computers if possible.

To submit your proposal: Save this file and send by email to: jennifer.griffin@uconn.edu

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Griffin by email or phone at 860-486-0702