All submissions in all categories will be subject to review by the 2009 Convention Program Committee. For questions about 2009 Convention programs, please feel free to contact Kathleen Kerr, kkerr@udel.edu, 2009 Convention Program Chair. Program submissions for the 2009 Convention are due on September 8, 2008. Ancillary program requests are due November 17, 2008. For more information please visit http://www.myacpa.org

Pre-Convention Workshops
Pre-convention Workshops will be held Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29.
Proposals are encouraged for workshops of extended length (half day or full day, 3 or 6 hours respectively) on topics related to the professional competencies and/or critical issues that have been identified by the 2009 Convention Program Committee. PLEASE NOTE: These workshops are presented before the convention begins and participants pay additional fees to attend these workshops. Workshops with low registration may be canceled at the discretion of the pre-convention workshop Chair, Karen Warren, kwarren@berkeley.edu. Decisions regarding cancellations will be made on or about March 2, 2009.

General Convention Programs
These programs (75 minutes in length) are chosen in large part because of their relevance to - and incorporation of - the professional competencies and/or the critical issues identified by the 2009 Convention Program Committee. Contact John Mueller, jmueller@iup.edu, with questions about general convention programs.

Convention Institutes
An institute is a series of linked programs (typically 2-5) that provide convention attendees with an intensive learning experience designed to promote a level of competence in a specific area. By linking consecutive or multiple program sessions (2½ to 6 hours total) with a common theme, presenters can explore a topic in more depth. Institute submissions should include a theme, conceptual framework, and individual program titles and abstracts. Be clear how many sessions are proposed, the focus of each one, and the connections between them. If an institute is accepted, the coordinating presenter of the institute will be contacted and required to submit additional information about each component of the institute. Contact Maureen Wilson, mewilso@bgsu.edu, with questions about convention institutes.

Sponsored Programs
ACPA's structure includes commissions that represent functional areas of issues pertinent to student affairs work, and standing committees that represent specific constituencies within our membership. Should your program be directly related to the work of one of the sponsoring groups, indicate this information in your program proposal. If your proposal is not selected as a sponsored program (75 minutes), it will be considered for a general program slot. Contact Keith Edwards, kedward2@macalester.edu, with questions about sponsored programs.

Co-sponsored Programs
If the proposal content is related to the work of more than one commission or standing committee, the program proposal may be submitted for sponsorship to two commissions, two standing committees, or one of each. The presenter can request that these groups consider the proposal for co-sponsorship. The two entities will review the program proposal and jointly select those that address their common concerns. If the proposal is not selected as a co-sponsored program (75 minutes), it will be considered for a general program slot. Contact Keith Edwards, kedward2@macalester.edu, with questions about sponsored programs.

Promising Practices
Promising Practices allow presenters to share programs, strategies, and interventions that have been successful on campuses. These programs will be shorter in length (60 minutes, early morning or late afternoon) and will be of special interest to colleagues interested in gathering information about institutional practices. Contact Maureen Wilson, mewilso@bgsu.edu, with questions about Promising Practices.

Round Tables
The round table option (60 minutes, early morning or late afternoon) allows for in-depth discussion related to current events, developing trends, association matters, or topics related to functional areas or constituency issues. Round table programs are not eligible to receive any audiovisual support, as these are meant to be discussions, not formal presentations. Contact Maureen Wilson, mewilso@bgsu.edu, with questions about round tables.

Sponsored Round Tables
Each commission and standing committee will be able to sponsor a round table (60 minutes, early morning or late afternoon). This option allows for an in-depth discussion on a topic or issue that is of significance to the commission or standing committee. Groups may request and may receive more than one round table, but will only be guaranteed one slot. Contact Keith Edwards, kedward2@macalester.edu, with questions about sponsored round tables.

Research Papers
Members may submit proposals for a presentation of a research or scholarly paper. Three presentations will occupy a program slot (15-20 minutes per presentation), followed by discussion (75 minutes total length). All paper proposals must be received October 6, 2008 via the online submission process. Contact Maureen Wilson, mewilso@bgsu.edu, with questions about research papers.

Research Poster Sessions
Members may submit proposals for poster sessions. Poster sessions provide a forum for presenters to engage in active discussion about a completed research project or a project in process. Poster presenters will display their research on a large bulletin board (provided at the convention) and interact with those circulating in the room. All poster session proposals must be received by October 6, 2008 via the online submission process. Contact Maureen Wilson, mewilso@bgsu.edu, with questions about research poster sessions.

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