AWHE Conference April 10-12, 2024
Need ideas for filling out a conference proposal?
Here are some quick tips!
Picking a Topic for your 2024 AWHE Presentation
Choosing a topic may be one of the hardest parts of agreeing to present. Since we come from diverse backgrounds and bring with us a wide range of passion and knowledge, it can be hard to focus on just one thing. When trying to decide what you want to share with AWHE consider the following:
- What has been presented before? You can find the links to previous year’s workshop on the Call for Proposals page.
- Is there a topic that you are passionate about that doesn’t get enough coverage?
- Can you design a presentation that is both detailed and engaging?
- Will participants be given a chance to set goals or create a mini action plan?
Workshop Title
This is your first impression on the audience, when trying to think of a title for your presentation, think of the main goals/objectives you have for participants and use that to inspire a title.
- Can you incorporate or be inspired by the conference theme to further demonstrate how your presentation is a good fit for this conference?
- Example: Conference Theme: Vision 2020: Reflect. Transform. Lead.
- Workshop title: Mentorship: Reflecting on the Past to Transform Student Success
- Having a hard time coming up with a title? Work on the other parts of your presentation to see if a title emerges.
Workshop Description
(Max 100 Characters)
The workshop description is summary offered conference registration. Conference registration may be the only opportunity you have to entice potential participants into your workshop. Think of your workshop description as your elevator pitch.
- Inform a potential audience member why your topic is relevant and valuable and may be useful for them to attend.
- Your title could be in the form of a problem statement. Example: The number of online distance learning students is growing; how can we improve their retention and graduation rates?
- Alternatively, you can use some sort of hook statement. Example: Are you interested in a new way to interact with student staff and young professionals regarding their work habits?
- Share information about what participants will be doing in the session and what they may take away if they attend. Example: Learn more about these theories by discussing challenges, strategies, and examples to help develop action plans for implementation.
Conference Topics
Proposals can center around six different topics:
- Career Advancement & Networking
- Diversity & Equity
- Teaching & Learning
- Technology & Innovation
- Wellness & Mental Health
- Leadership
- Retirement & Turning Points
If you are unsure what other topics would be relevant, don’t worry! In a time where many people have had to learn new ways to cope with change, redefine leadership, and create connections, there are plenty of other topics that fit under the conference theme: Once Upon a Time: How Stories Inspire Leadership
Conference Theme Relevance
When there are a lot of proposals, there are many things a committee looks at when making decisions about what workshops to invite to present at a conference. One thing the committee will review and consider is how relevant the topic is to the overall conference theme. This can be your opportunity to consider and highlight those connections so it is clear to a committee member reviewing your submission.