Annual SC NASW Spring Symposium:

Marriott Hotel, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia SC. March 21-23, 2016

CALL FOR ABSTRACT PROPOSALS

WHO MAY SUBMIT

Social workers, practitioners, academicians, students, and all professionals. The names of all presenters, biographical sketches, and a copy of degrees must be submitted at the same time as the proposal.

HOW TO SUBMIT

Abstract proposals MUST be e-mailed to . A link to this form can be found on the Chapter’s website, www.scnasw.org. Abstracts must be received on or before October 30th. Incomplete proposals will not be considered. All proposals must be submitted electronically. Abstracts should be typed, and should be specific. They will be evaluated on originality of ideas and methods, importance, and clarity. We’ve had requests for advanced clinical presentations and sessions dealing with disparity, racism, and social justice.

TIME SLOTS

Workshop presentations will be 1.5 hours or 3 hours with a 15 minute break.

AUDIOVISUAL EQUIIPMENT

We do our best to assist with equipment but we need to know as soon as possible what will be needed.

__ I will need computer

__ I will need projector

__I will need speakers (if you have an audio component to presentation)

Screens WILL be provided.

Presenters must prepare their own hand-outs.

PROPOSAL AGREEMENT

If the proposal is accepted, the presenter MUST complete a registration form (call the Chapter office for more details). The registration fee for the day of the presentation is waived. If the presenter is attending the full conference, the presenter must pay the appropriate registration fee for the Symposium. The lead presenter must inform the co-presenters of all information related to the proposal.

Unfortunately, NASW SC Chapter is unable to pay for transportation, lodging, meals or other associated costs for presenters.

28th Annual NASW SC Chapter Symposium

Abstract Proposal

Marriott Hotel, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC

March 21-23, 2016

Lead Presenter & Credentials:______

Title:______Organization:______

Address:______

City State Zip

Daytime Phone: ( )______-______Fax#: ( )______-______E-mail: ______

Co- Presenter & Credentials (no more than two*)______

Title:______Organization:______

Address:______

City State Zip

Daytime Phone: ( )______-______E-mail: ______NASW Member? Y N

Title of Presentation (Up to 10 Words):______

______

Abstract Description: (Maximum 50 words) ______

Objectives: (List 3) ______

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Presentation Format: □ Workshop/Training □ Panel

Time Slot: □ 1.5 hours □ 3.0 hours

Level: □ Basic □ Intermediate □ Advanced

Equipment Needs:. If at all possible, please bring laptop, projector, and other equipment needed for your presentation. Screens will be provided. If you need assistance regarding equipment, contact the chapter office.

Included are the following items:

____Abstract Proposal

____Names, biographical sketches, and copy of degrees for all presenters

(Must be attached with Abstract)

NOTE: Copy of Degrees must be submitted by all other than Faculty Employed by CSWE Accredited Institutions of Higher Education. [All other Professionals, please scan and email copy of Degree to or mail to NASW SC Chapter, 2537 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C. 29204 or fax to (803)254-4116. REVISED: 8-30-15

*Contact Chapter office if your presentation requires more than 3 speakers