Best Practices Showcase Celebrating Success in Student Services Call For Proposals

1. Best Practices ShowcaseCelebrating Success in Student ServicesCall For Proposals • Friday, November 9, 2007 Frederick Community College Conference Center • Sponsored by theMaryland Community Colleges Vice Presidents and Deans of Students • Priority deadline for session proposals is Friday, September 21, 2007

2. Best Practices ShowcaseCelebrating Success in Student ServicesJoin colleagues from around the region at this daylong student services conference. The conference will showcase “best practices” programs, examine future trends, and explore ways to improve student services through innovation and technology.Call for ProposalsThe Conference Program Committee welcomes your submissions (100 words or less). Selection criteria include: 1) Relevance and importance of the presentation to student services and institutional management; 2) Originality of the program, concept, or application, or uniqueness of the perspective; 3) Clarity of the title, description, and presentation plan; and 4) Number of proposals from your institution. FormatConcurrent education sessions are designed to last 50 minutes each. Session proposals may include: Single Presentations – one or two speakers reporting on a specific program or innovation; Panels - two or more speakers reporting on different programs or innovations; and, Roundtables - issue-oriented discussions around a specific topic.Registration InformationPresenters are expected to register for the conference. The cost of the conference is $40.00. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials. Registration forms and conference information will be mailed in September.

3. Proposal Submission FormBest Practices ShowcaseFriday, November 9, 2007Frederick Community CollegeConference CenterProposed Session Title:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Principal Contact:___________________________________________Title/Position:______________________________________________________Organization:______________________________________________________Mailing Address:___________________________________________________City:_____________________________________ State:_____ Zip:__________E-mail Address:____________________________________________________Telephone:_________________________ Fax:___________________________Audience: Who is your intended audience? or Who do you think is most likely to attend your session? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Type of Session (check one):___ Single Presentation___ Panel___ RoundtablePlease attach an abstract describing your session (100 words or less). Abstract should include: Title of Presentation; Brief Description - which will be used in the conference program; Presentation Plan - which should provide a brief overview of the session and the session’s learning outcomes; and A/V Needs (e.g., DVD player, data projector, Internet connection, etc).Return to: Bill Comey, Vice President, Student and Instructional Support Services, College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, PO Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646-0910. For more information, call 301-934-7509, or e-mail billc@csmd.edu Mark Your Calendar and Save This Date!