How to Write a Winning NAFSA Proposal Inge Steglitz, Conference Committee Chair Sara Thurston-González, Content Team Chair Kara Johnson, Workshop Coordinator Craig Hastings, Poster Chair
Short exercise Write for 60 seconds and finish the following statement: “I really enjoy conference sessions that…”
Objectives Of Today’s Session • Learn about the submission process • Learn abut the annual conference goals for 2016 • Review the selection process • Provide suggestions on creating a strong proposal
Submission • Title and abstract • Learning objectives/topics • Detailed outline • Audience demographics • Presenter biographical www.nafsa.org/proposals information
Submission Types • Sessions • Posters • Current Topic Workshops www.nafsa.org/proposals
Content Goals • Provide advanced content for international education professionals • Stimulate and provoke discussion and audience engagement • Deliver model practices using approaches for different types of learners • Present evidence based on or supported by research • Target either new, mid-career, or seasoned professionals • Use multimedia approaches to enhance attendee learning • Explore issues important to international audiences • Reflect innovation and cutting edge content
Content Goals-Highlighted topics • Changing student needs and the impact of those changes on global learning and student services • Content that is solution-oriented and provides model practices that may be applied in different educational settings • Worldwide trends in higher education and internationalization • Outcomes assessment and holistic student learning • Faculty engagement and curriculum innovation • Ethical issues in international education • Cultural and human diversity in international education • The current state of scholarship in the field
Content Delivery Goals • Encourage presenters to consider a variety of learning styles, including intercultural differences • Encourage creative use of technology (i.e., not just PPT)
Learner Engagement
Conference Theme for 2016: Building Capacity for Global Learning
Writing a successful proposal is not easy! Only 25% of all proposals received were accepted for the Boston Annual Conference
The Selection Process • Proposals are reviewed by one of six review teams • Over 200 reviewers • 4-6 reviewers per proposal, often more • Using a review rubric • Recommendations are made to the Conference Committee • Balance recommendations with conference goals
Rated Using the Following Questions 1. Are the content leader(s) knowledgeable in the topic area? 2. How well do the title, abstract and learning objectives align with each other? 3. How likely is it that the format and delivery methods selected will allow participants to achieve the stated learning objectives, including audience engagement appropriate to the objectives?
Rated Using the Following Question Given the limited number of slots available for sessions and the high volume of proposals received, how likely would you be to attend or recommend someone attend this session if placed on the program?
The Session Proposal Form • Allows the review team to answer the questions contained in the rubric • Allows the content team to ensure program balance • Asks Content Focus Area, Level of Audience Content Knowledge, and Professional Functional Role of Target Audience
Optional opportunity to upload a 2 minute video of you presenting
Now It’s Your Turn! • Goal : Practice reviewing a proposal and identifying strengths and weaknesses. • Group: 3-4 people sitting near you. • Materials: Sample proposal A and B and Scoring Rubric.
Here’s What To Do • Read and score your proposal • Discuss scores with your group • Choose to accept or deny the proposal • Recommend changes that would make the proposal stronger and the presentation more effective • Share your ideas in a larger group discussion
Strengths Weaknesses • Effective delivery methods • Irrelevant, unfocused, or general content • Valuable, targeted content • Too much or too little • Strong speakers or panel content to cover • Connected to conference • Disconnect between themes objectives and outline
Deadlines August 3 rd – Sessions and Workshops December 14 th – Posters
• Read the Call for Proposals at www.nafsa.org/proposals • Contact ACC members to discuss ideas • Plan ahead – don’t wait until the deadline • Questions? Email: proposals@nafsa.org
Resources Guides to Session, Workshop, • and Poster proposals • www..nafsa.org/proposals
• Question and Answer
Brainstorming
Meet Your Neighbors & Share Ideas 1. Go around the table and introduce yourselves with name, institution, and role. 2. Turn to your neighbor and share ideas in pairs.
1. Write your refined topic on your handout and on the back of your business card and post it using a sticky note with the topic showing. 2. Now go around the room look for a topic of interest and take one card.
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