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EACE21 Call for Proposals

If you submitted a proposal to present at the 2021 Annual Conference, you should have already been notified regarding the status of your proposal. If you did not receive this message, please contact the Annual Conference Programming Committee Co-Chairs.

Session Topics

If you are interested in submitting for a 60-minute break-out session please consider covering one of the following topics:

  • Assessment and strategic planning (best practices, new approaches to program assessment, learning outcomes, graduate outcomes)
  • Community colleges and small school best practices
  • Career coaching and counseling best practices
  • Diversity , inclusion, equity and access
  • Marketing and technology
  • Employer relations and recruiting (best practices for HR recruiters, diversity recruiting)
  • University partnerships (faculty/academic and alumni affairs/development partnerships with career centers)
  • Leadership (methods for career advancement, hiring and/or training best practices, creating office culture)
Important Information
  • EACE is offering ONE 50% OFF conference registration per accepted break-out session, to be awarded to the lead presenter. Lead presenters may opt to transfer the discounted registration to a co-presenter only. This offer is not applicable to speed learning presenters. You MUST register by the early bird deadline (June 1, 2021) to take advantage of the discounted registration. 
  • Presentations are expected to stick closely to what is proposed on your form. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. ALL co-presenter information must be included at the time the proposal is submitted.
  • Presenters will not be compensated.
Tips for Submitting Your Proposal
  1. GIVE IT TIME - A good proposal takes time to create! Set aside a few hours to review past proposals, draft out your presentation outline, and craft your title and session description.

  2. MAKE IT CATCHY - The title and description you create now will be used for all promotional materials, so consider the audience, topic area and relevance to your presentation. Use action verbs and results-oriented words. Your title must be both attention-grabbing and give a good description of your session.

  3. GET CREDIT - Sessions that are SHRM or HRCI accredited have an increased likelihood of being selected for the conference, and tend to have higher attendance. Review the guidelines for HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute) and SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management). 

  4. SHARE TAKEAWAYS - Think about the learning outcomes. What information will attendees learn? What new insights will you cultivate? What best practices or how-to’s will you share? Answer the following: “By attending this session, attendees will gain…”
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 2021 Call for Proposals is now closed. Break-out session information should be announced by April 15, 2021.

FAQs

Who can submit a proposal?

Anyone who has a relevant topic to share! We’ve had submissions from graduate assistants, faculty, career counselors, VPs, directors, recruiters and more. You do not need to be a member of EACE to submit a proposal.

Where and when is the Annual Conference?

The EACE 2021 Annual Conference is going virtual! The EACE21 Virtual Conference will be held June 23-24, 2021. Conference details are available on the website here. Early bird registration is now open through June 1!

What is the timeline for the proposal process?

  • September 22, 2020 - Call for Proposals opens
  • December 7, 2020 - Deadline for Submissions 
  • Winter 2021 - Programming Committee reviews proposals
  • March/April 2021 - Notification of acceptance

When will I know if my proposal was accepted?

Lead presenters will be notified by April 9 of the status of your proposal.

How are proposals selected?

Proposals are evaluated by the Annual Conference Programming Sub-Committee. Several key factors that influence selection include, but are not limited to:

  • Does the proposal contribute to an overall balanced assortment of topics for the conference?
  • Is the focus of the proposal/presentation clear and well-defined, and specific to EACE members?
  • Does the proposal provide educational benefit?
  • The proposal is non-commercial nor self-promoting.

How long should my presentation be?

Break-out sessions are 60 minutes. You should be sure to leave time for questions at the end. 

Can I transfer my discounted conference registration?

Lead presenters may opt to transfer the complimentary registration to a co-presenter only. You must send an email to EACE Headquarters at [email protected] if you are transferring the registration to your co-presenter.

Who should I contact with additional questions?

2021 EACE Annual Conference Programming Co-Chairs.

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