Proposal submissions for the 2024 Student Success Symposium are now closed.

Request for Proposals

Submissions for breakout session presentations are invited on topics related to strategies that nurture student success on our campus.

Lecture Style (45 minutes)
Interactive (i.e. discussion, workshop, roundtable) (45 minutes)
Panel Presentation (45 minutes)

Primary Themes and Focus Areas

The Student Success Symposium seeks to provide updates and continued conversation/sharing of ideas related to Student Success @ Illinois. Primary Themes and focus areas are listed below.

Primary Themes

High-Impact Practices: Educational opportunities that have been shown to improve student success.

Student Programming/Administration: Student-facing, wraparound programs that enhance and amplify existing learning opportunities and capabilities and can often be bolstered through partnerships with other providers.

Student Support Services: Lends support to learners to help them develop and achieve success.

Teaching & Learning: Processes that contribute to effective teaching and learning.

Focus Areas

Academic Advising
Assessment for Learning Improvement
Affordability
Careers, Networking & Internships
Co-Curricular Experience
Financial Wellness
Mental Health, Wellness, & Safety
Mentoring & Tutoring
Pedagogical Approaches
Social Justice & Equity
Utilizing Data
Volunteering & Community Engagement