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Proposal Form

Program Sessions

Proposals addressing all areas relevant to the practice of institutional research, accreditation, assessment, community colleges, planning, technology, and budget officers are solicited. The following types of sessions are available:

Papers (45 minutes)

Papers should describe a research study or an effective process or technique (quantitative or qualitative), present a theoretical approach to a problem or issue, or review the literature on a topic of interest to institutional researchers.

Work Shares (45 minutes)

Work shares should describe a research study or an effective process or technique (quantitative or qualitative), or present a theoretical approach to a problem or issue. No official paper is expected at the time of the presentation though the presenter(s) should have copies of relevant materials to distribute.

Panels (45 minutes)

Panel presentations involve three or four persons who present different perspectives on a common theme or topic. The proposal should describe the common theme/topic and the major points of discussion. The proposal should also describe how each panelist contributes a different perspective to the session.

Roundtables (60 minutes)

Roundtable sessions occur during lunch on Monday and offer an opportunity for a convener to give a brief overview of a relevant topic that leads to an engaged and lively discussion. A proposal should include a description of the topic and the convener's relevant expertise and experience.

Software Demonstrations (45 minutes)

Presentations should demonstrate one or more software packages or programming solutions that are applicable to the work of institutional researchers. The proposal should describe the relative strengths, weaknesses, and special features of the product or solution. The presenter should also discuss the hardware required for the software/solution. If Internet access is needed, please request such access during the proposal process (see box on Proposal Page).

Workshops (3 or 6 hours)

Workshops provide the opportunity for in-depth discussion and instruction on a single topic. Demonstrations, exercises, group activities, and other methods of experiential learning are appropriate and desirable. Proposals should outline the specific objectives of the workshop, the intended audience (novice or experienced researchers, prerequisite knowledge/skills, etc.), the instructional techniques, and the qualifications of the instructor(s). Proposals also must include an estimate of the reimbursable expenses and the minimum and maximum number of participants allowed. Workshops occur on Saturday and Sunday.

Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings (45 minutes)

State, regional, sector and topical SIGs are opportunities for discussion of issues and topics of importance to particular groups of participants. To reserve meeting space for a SIG, submit a request.