Proposals

The Conference Selection Committee is now accepting conference proposals between August 1, 2023 and December 1, 2023 for the SI Leader Summit and 13th International Conference on Supplemental Instruction. Please click the “Proposal Submission” button below to review process, timeline, additional submission requirements, and submit your proposal.

For any submissions received by September 30, 2023, one presenter will be entered to win a free conference registration!

Proposal Category

Description

Criteria

Effective SI Practice Interactive Sessions–Student

Interactive, engaging 45-minute sessions regarding effective practices and/or research in SI. Sessions may address (but are not limited to) topics such as professional development, mentoring, observations, program innovations/adaptations, session strategies, marketing, recruitment and hiring, online SI, etc.
  • Clear learning objectives
  • Clearly defined structure of the session including opener and closer
  • Description of engagement through audience participation
  • Interactive activities that promote reflection and application
  • Demonstration of session-level innovation
  • Demonstration of intentional skill development and how the presenter has made the most of their Leading experience
  • Foundation is rooted in principles of SI as trained through the ICSI/National Centers

Effective SI Practice Interactive Sessions–Professional (non-student)

Interactive, engaging 45-minute sessions regarding effective practices and/or research in SI. Sessions may address (but are not limited to) topics such as professional development, mentoring, observations, program innovations/adaptations, session strategies, marketing, recruitment and hiring, online SI, etc.
  • Clearly defined structure of the session including opener and closer
  • Description of engagement through audience participation (description and duration of interactive time)
  • Interactive activities that promote reflection and application
  • Demonstration of program-level innovation or integration with other student support programs
  • Description of how the practice or research will enhance SI practices
  • Demonstration of how practices can be effective and implemented in other programs
  • Foundation is rooted in principles of SI as trained through the ICSI/National Centers

Round Table Sessions

A Roundtable is a 15-minute presentation followed by a small group (roundtable) discussion for the remaining 30 minutes. There are various Roundtables occurring in the same room with groups consisting of 8 to 10 participants. This session type allows for small groups to engage in a focused and guided discussion of an issue facing the profession. Roundtables are a great opportunity for individuals who are new to the conference to become involved in a very friendly venue, or for those who serve a narrower population to gather like-minded professionals. Sessions may address (but are not limited to) the following topics:
  • professional development
  • mentoring
  • observations
  • program innovations/adaptations
  • session strategies
  • marketing
  • recruitment and hiring
  • online SI sessions/the hybrid model

ePoster Presentations

ePoster Presentations are virtual visual displays that can be read/viewed by attendees at various times throughout the conference and interpreted without real-time verbal narrative by the presenter. Accepted poster presenters will have one designated time/space designated for questions/interaction with participants.
  • Clear learning objectives
  • Demonstration of program-level innovation
  • Description of how the practice or research will change SI and enhance practices
  • Description of how practices can be effective and implemented in other programs
  • Foundation is rooted in principles of SI as trained through the ICSI/National Centers