Call for Proposals

Session Types

Session TypeSession TimeDescription
Convention Program60 minutesSessions on a specific topic or theme in which the subject can be explored in a 60 minute block and the presentation format is multi-modal. Examples of formats utilized in a convention programs can include, but are not limited to, lecture, panel, slide presentation, spoken word, art, film and musical performances. Utilizing creative delivery modalities is welcome and encouraged. To discuss creative delivery modalities further, please email [email protected].
Pre-Convention Workshops4 or 8 hours
Workshops meant for an in-depth discussion on current and emerging topics that transform higher education. 4-hour sessions will be Sunday afternoon (1-5pm) and Monday morning (8:30am-12:30pm). These 4-hour sessions can also be combined as one 8-hour session.
Research Paper and Research-In-Process20 minutes of a 60 minute sessionResearch and Research-in-Process sessions are similar in that they are both formatted as a research paper. The same components are required for the proposal, but these vary in terms of detail based on the stage the research is in. Research papers need to be completed three weeks prior to the Convention. Research-in-Process papers can be at various stages of readiness, but data needs to be collected and analyses must be started at least three weeks prior to Convention. Both Research and Research-in Process sessions are 20 minutes long and will be paired with one additional presentation. Research sessions will have a discussant and Research-in-process sessions will have a scholar-mentor. See the Scholarship Sessions portion of the website for more details regarding the proposal guidelines and differences in these two program sessions.
Multimodal20 or 40 minutes of a 60 minute sessionScholarship presentations in this area include performance, visual, digital, and other arts-based forms of knowledge creation and distribution. Multimodal presentations can include forms such as Zines, storytelling, poetry, documentary, photo-voice project, artifact presentation, or the presentation of research findings in another creative format. Multimodal sessions exist in two formats: (a) 20-minute long presentation in which two multimodal presentations are assigned to one session block, with time for audience feedback (60 minute session in total) and (b) 40 minute-long presentation in which one multimodal presentation is assigned to a session block, with time for audience feedback. Both formats are best suited for those requiring digital media, audio/visual, speakers, microphones, and performance. Additionally, both formats will include a chair to help organize the session. The chair will not provide feedback on the scholarship as in the Research and Research-in-Process sessions but will help engage the audience with the scholarship presented.
Methods Workshop60 minutesMethods workshops are 60 minutes long. These sessions allow members to present a project that uses compelling research methods and teaches others how to apply this method to their own work. Presentations in this format should be considered continuing professional development allowing members to build self-efficacy and capacity around creating scholarship and assessment tools to bring back to their campuses.
Research & Practice PosterPosters provide an opportunity for continued synchronous/asynchronous engagement with scholarship throughout the course of the Convention. Posters are placed on display during scheduled times of ACPA24 Convention with presentation times facilitated by the authors.

Important Dates

EventDeadline
Call for Educational Programs openmid May
Pre-Convention Workshop Proposal deadline12 July 2024
Deadline to sign up to serve as a proposal Reviewer2 August 2024
All Other Sessions Proposal deadline2 August 2024
Program review begins12 August 2024
Proposal review completed by Reviewers6 September 2024
Proposal decision notifications25 September 2024
Accepted sessions/presenters commit to present11 October 2024
Registration deadline for all presenters22 November 2024

Proposal Resources

The ACPA22 Program team is developing resources to assist as you prepare your educational session submission. These resources include a program proposal worksheet – a form one can build out a program proposal before entering it into the portal, the rubrics used to review program submissions, a how-to submit a proposal presentation, and sample proposals you can review while developing your proposal.