2012Annual Meeting
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS INFORMATION
Due: Friday, March 23, 2012
5:30 p.m. EST
Via email to
The Ohio Chapter of the ASLA (OCASLA) will hold its Annual Meeting Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This year we are seeking presentations that will present a critical analysis of topics concerning current trends in the profession of landscape architecture including, but not limited to, green infrastructure, sustainable design, landscape urbanism and innovative business practices in the challenging economic times.
The deadline for submitting presentations for consideration for the 2012 Annual Meeting is Friday, March 23, 2012 at 5:30pm EST. The OCASLA Annual Meeting Committee will review and evaluate your submissions in a timely manner.
Speakers selected to present at the meeting will receive a complimentary full day registration.
Instructions for Submitting Presentation Proposals
Using the attached entry form, please fill in the required information that includes the following components.
- Presentation Title
- Speaker Bios (approx. one (1) paragraph)
- Learning Objectives
- Presentation Outline
- Marketing Statement (approx. 2 sentences that market the session)
- Session Description (maximum 500 word count)
- Prior Conference/Event Presenter References (a total of (2) references will be submitted)
Submission Evaluation and Selection
The OCASLA Annual Meeting Committee will review and evaluate submission using the following criteria:
- Relevance to the profession of landscape architecture
- Clearly stated and achievable learning objectives (CEU)
- Timeliness of the topic
- Subject matter appeal
- Appropriate audience type and expertise level (intermediate, advanced)
- Speaker qualifications
Program Selection Timeline
Feb. 8, 2012Call for Presentations opens for the 2012 OCASLA Annual Meeting
Mar. 23, 2012 – 5:30pm ESTCall for Presentations closes for the 2012 OCASLA Annual Meeting
Mar. 23 – Mar. 30, 2012Annual Meeting Committee evaluates proposals and makes recommendations
April 3, 2012Notifications sent to entrants
Education sessions will take place during the morning sessions on May 17, 2012.
Each education session is 50 minutes with 10 minutes of questions and answers from the audience.
The Annual Meeting committee is anticipating that 75-100 attendees will be attending each session.
Continuing Education Requirements
Approved 2012 OCASLA Annual Meeting education sessions should comply with guidelines for Landscape Architecture Continuing Education Providers in Ohio.
Selected courses must adhere to the LA CES definition of continuing professional education: Continuing professional education consists of learning experiences that enhance and expand the skills, knowledge, and abilities of practicing landscape architects to remain current and render competent professional service to clients and the public.
Unless you are already a LA CES provider, the Ohio Chapter will assist the selected presenters in making sure that their presentations qualify for continuing education credits.