Request for Proposals
Submissions for breakout session presentations are invited on topics related to strategies that nurture student success on our campus.
Presentation Formats
Interactive Discussion, Workshop, or Roundtable
Designed to foster active participation and engagement among attendees. An interactive discussion or roundtable typically involves a facilitator and several speakers who discuss a specific topic, allowing ample opportunity for all attendees to share thoughts or ask questions. Workshops are more hands-on, often involving activities or exercises that participants complete to gain practical skills or knowledge.
Lecture-style Presentation
Structured presentation of information to a targeted audience with a focus on verbal delivery, often supplemented by visual aids such as slides, diagrams, and videos. This method is centered around sharing knowledge, while attendees take notes and absorb the information.
Lightning Talk
Short 10-minute presentation designed to be concise and focused, allowing speakers to make their point quickly and clearly.
Panel Presentation
Speakers (the panel) come together to discuss a specific topic. The format allows for a brief introduction followed by a discussion between the panelists and the audience. This setup is designed to present different perspectives and encourage interaction among the panelists and attendees.
Poster Presentation
Designed to communicate information in a concise and visually engaging format. Includes a poster and a brief verbal explanation of the content. Posters should be approximately 48 inches x 36 inches.
Tracks and Focus Areas
The Student Success Symposium seeks to provide updates and continued conversation/sharing of ideas related to Student Success @ Illinois in undergraduate and graduate education. Tracks and focus areas are listed below.
Tracks
Your proposal should fall into at least one (1) of the following tracks:
High-Impact Practices (HIPs)
Educational opportunities that have been shown to improve student success (i.e., Capstone Courses and Projects, Collaborative Assignments and Projects, Diversity/Global Learning, ePortfolios, First-Year Seminars and Experiences, Internships, Learning Communities, Service Learning, Community-Based Learning, Undergraduate Research, Writing-Intensive Courses).
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 (e.g., Advising, Counseling, Financial Aid, Career Services, Mentoring, Tutoring, etc.).
Teaching & Learning
Processes that contribute to effective teaching and learning (e.g., pedagogical approaches, technological innovations, learning strategies, curriculum development and revisions, learning outcomes assessment, program review, etc.)
Focus Areas
- Academic Advising
- Assessing Student Learning
- Affordability
- Careers, Networking, Internships, & Student Employment
- Co-Curricular Experience
- Financial Wellness
- Inclusive & Equitable Practices
- Mental Health, Wellness, & Safety
- Mentoring & Tutoring
- Pedagogical Approaches
- Skill Development
- Technology
- Utilizing Data
- Volunteering & Community Engagement
- Other
Submission Deadline
The priority deadline for proposal submissions is Monday, November 18, 2024. Proposals submitted after the priority deadline will be considered as needed.
The Student Success Symposium will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025.