Call for Proposals
2019 Conference Theme
The 2019 conference will focus on how institutions of higher learning can create roadmaps for student success. The conference will provide forums for discussion of innovative programming and support services that meet students where they are and help them achieve success.
HLC invites proposals on topics that relate to the conference theme by addressing one of these thematic categories:
- Defining Student Success
- Maximizing Institutional Resources and Infrastructure
- Supporting Diverse and Underserved Student Populations
- Fostering Student Success Through Innovative Pedagogy
- Engaging With Student Causes and Concerns
Before You Submit
Read the Proposal Submission Guide
HLC urges submitters to note the following guidelines and recommendations before beginning:
- The maximum number of speakers allowed for a presentation is three.
- HLC will not select a proposal submitted by an institution if it has a focused visit, monitoring report or other follow-up activity scheduled.
- HLC conference attendees give lower evaluation scores to presentations that do not match their description. Be sure to submit an abstract that accurately reflects the information you will be able to provide.
- Presentations on programs, initiatives or processes must be based on at least one full cycle of implementation and include information on outcomes and learnings.
HLC encourages proposals with presenters from two or more institutions discussing similar innovative programs or practices, as well as those that demonstrate a connection with HLC processes and the Criteria for Accreditation.
Please note: Presentations that feature tools, products or services available for purchase by colleges and universities may be submitted as exhibitor showcase presentations. For more information, visit Sponsors and Exhibitors in fall 2018.
Proposals are due September 10, 2018.