Call for Educational Program ProposalsAHEPPP: Family Engagement in Higher Education invites professional staff, faculty, community partners, and graduate students from all academic disciplines and departments to consider presenting a program at the 2021 National Virtual Conference planned for November 8-10, 2021. As family engagement professionals, we know it is important to capture and share the experiences we facilitate that bring value to our institutional communities and the families we serve. Now is your opportunity to share this knowledge with your colleagues across the country! Important Dates March 15 - Educational programs peer reviewer application process begins May 21 - Deadline for peer reviewer applications at 11:59 p.m. ET (8:59 p.m. PT) June 1 - Deadline for educational program proposals at 11:59 p.m. ET (8:59 p.m. PT) June 4 - Peer review applicants notified of their status August 2 - Notification of selected educational programs
What to include in your proposal: Educational program proposals should include specific participant learning outcomes and be grounded in both research and theoretical frameworks, if applicable. Additionally, proposals must address how the information presented can be adapted to different types and sizes of institutions. Need help getting started? Read How to Develop a Successful Educational Program Proposal for the AHEPPP National Conference. Topics should reflect the mission of AHEPPP, which works to support professionals in higher education who promote student success through informed parent and family engagement. You may view past programs on the AHEPPP website - 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, and 2014. Priority Topics The 2020 AHEPPP Annual Conference Survey revealed that AHEPPP members are most interested in learning about these trends.
Special consideration will be given to proposals that feature collaborations with other university departments outside of parent and family programs (i.e. Dean of Students, fundraising, counseling services, orientation, etc). Additional sample topics:
If you have questions, please contact the National Conference Programs Co-Chairs:
Mark Pontious, Miami University
Kim Sterritt, The University of Alabama
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