VWHE 2016 Spring Conference Session Proposal

Thank you for your interest in presenting at VWHE's 2016 Spring Conference. The theme of the conference is "Power Up!" There are many ways to interpret this theme and we're looking forward to reading about your proposal. As you fill out the form you will see choices for five themes, each with its own subcategories. Submissions that address these themes and subcategories well will receive the highest consideration. The themes (and some examples of possible topics) are:
1. Professional Development: the use of power in the workplace, advocating for oneself, forging career pathways
2. Leadership Development: finding/being a mentor, embracing power in a good way, conflict resolution
3. Personal Finance: financial literacy, planning for retirement, understanding earning power
4. Wellbeing, Inspiration & Aspiration: work/life balance, how powerful women have succeeded, personal/professional sustainability
5. Skillset Toolbox: Something new this year: a skill or technique useful in the workplace. This could be a 2-part session with an AM and a PM component. Some possibilities are beginner/advanced software (e.g., Excel, InDesign, Outlook); social media tools (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or perhaps building a social media engagement plan); event planning (how to pull off an event/meeting/conference of any size). Or suggest something not on the list.
We will inform those who submit accepted proposals on or around December 20, 2015. Thanks very much for your interest in our conference and providing professional development opportunities for women in higher education.

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* 1. Please fill in the following information for the main presenter:

Name:

Institution/Organization:

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

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* 2. Please give a short biography for the main presenter:

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* 3. Please fill in the following information for the second presenter, if applicable:

Name:

Institution/Organization:

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

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* 4. Please provide a brief biography for the second presenter, if applicable:

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* 5. Proposed Workshop/Session Title:

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* 6. Select one main theme and subcategory for your workshop/session (scroll to the right--there are 5 themes):

	Professional Development	Leadership Development	Personal Finance	Wellbeing, Inspiration and Aspiration	Skillset Toolbox
Categories:	Categories: Professional Development menu	Categories: Leadership Development menu	Categories: Personal Finance menu	Categories: Wellbeing, Inspiration and Aspiration menu	Categories: Skillset Toolbox menu

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* 7. What are the 2-3 learning outcomes of your workshop/session?

Outcome 1

Outcome 2

Outcome 3

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* 8. This year’s conference theme is: “Power Up!" How does your proposed workshop/session fit in with the theme?

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* 9. All rooms are set up with round tables and chairs. Please confirm that either round tables and chairs, or no furniture at all is required.

Round tables and chairs is fine.

My workshop/session does not require any furniture.

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* 10. We can supply a projector and screen if needed. Please bring your own laptop. If you have a Mac, YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN CONNECTOR/ADAPTER for the projector.

I will need a projector and screen.

I will not need a projector and screen.

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* 11. Presentation Time Frame Availability (please indicate all those in which you can present):

10:45 am - 12 pm (75 minute presentation)

1:30 - 3 pm (90 minute presentation)

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* 12. The conference committee will contact you on or before December 20th to let you know the status of your proposal. If you have any questions please contact Elaine.Sopchak@vsc.edu. Please use this last box for any additional information you would like to share. Thank you for your interest and for submitting your proposal.