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2010 Conference Call for Proposals


Midwest Cooperative Education and Internship Association

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

2010 Annual Conference – Connecting People and Possibilities

Cincinnati, OH

DEADLINE: June 4, 2010

Since 1975, MCEIA has provided the practitioners in experiential learning the opportunity to grow in our profession.  The 2010 Annual Conference will highlight how this organization has developed, influenced and impacted cooperative education and internships for our students, employers, and educators – but most importantly what the future holds.

We encourage career services specialists, faculty, counselors, administrators, researchers, and graduate students – those new to the field as well as the experienced – to consider submitting a proposal!  Do you have a technique, a model, or best practice that would enhance the learning and development of the profession?  Any research or knowledge to share that would encourage dialogue among conference attendees?

Proposals must be submitted electronically in MSWord to: Kendra Wilburn at Kendra.wilburn@cincinnatistate.edu

Proposal deadline is June 4, 2010.   Early submissions are appreciated.

Successful proposals should state:

  • Purpose, objectives and expected outcomes [200-250 words]
  • Originality and value in your approach
  • Timeliness of the subject matter
  • Contribution to the experiential learning profession
  • Adaptability to any size institution
  • Responds to the needs of a diverse group of professionals
  • Technology, presentational, or special needs
  • Short biography of the presenter[s] to be used for the program
  • 50-75 word description of the session to be used for the program

After submission remember:

  • Proposals will be reviewed by experts in the profession
  • It is not possible to offer either an honorarium or waive registration fees
  • Presenters must register for the conference
  • Presenters are responsible for their own expenses
  • Presenters will be expected to provide handouts or materials at their expense
  • Notification of acceptance or rejection: June 30, 2010
  • Proposals not accepted for formal presentations may be asked to provide a poster session
  • Sessions are 75 minutes in length

Only your contribution and expertise can drive MCEIA and experiential learning to the next level of excellence. Join us in Cincinnati, October 24 – 26, as we come together to celebrate our profession and its many successes.