Call for Conference Presentations

The National Network of Health Career Programs in Two-Year Colleges (NN2) seeks proposals for the 29th Annual Meeting:

2016 NN2 Conference Theme

Collective Impact:Making Connections through Communities of Practice

September 28-30, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The conference will feature both presentations by invitation and proposal submission. Presenters will provide dynamic and provocative learning opportunities for attendees with sessions that are interactive and engage participants.

Abstracts for 45 minuteconference sessions are sought on topics and initiatives affecting healthcare education in two-year colleges, as identified below. The 45 minute session should be a 25 minute presentation with 20 minutes of guided questions. Each submission will be peer reviewed by the Conference Committee members, who will select presentations judged to best fit with the conference theme and needs of attendees. Prospective presenters may submit proposals for more than one subject area; however, a separate proposal must be submitted for each area of interest.

  1. Student Success:Proposals may include strategies used to maximize admission, retention, and success utilizing college-wide departments, i.e. student advising and financial aid. Best practices should be discussed as well in retention, student support system, etc.
  2. Curriculum Pathways:Curriculum Pathways have been demonstrated as effective ways to develop knowledge, skills and abilities for students to become most effective practitioners. These pathways integrate the best education theory, employer needs and expectations as well as state of the art technology and practice in a way that provides maximum opportunity for diversity and collaboration. This holistic way of integrating the learner, employer and educator into the process is promising to be the most effective way to meet the healthcare employment needs of our future workforce. The 2016 Grand Rapids NN2 Meeting Planning Committee is soliciting proposals from membership that address ways curriculum pathways are enhancing health care education and delivery.
  3. Leadership:Leadership and leadership development are important topics for all NN2 members as we develop our future healthcare workforce. The 2016 Grand Rapids NN2 Meeting Planning Committee is soliciting proposals from membership that address topics demonstrating successful projects and strategies that have resulted in the development and or enhancement of successful student, faculty or administrative leaders in healthcare. Examples of topics would be faculty development, leadership training, developing sustainability plans, dealing with budget issues, collaboration with health care employers, etc.
  4. Data Driven Decision-making: Proposals may include data-driven decision-making strategies being utilized to make organizational and/or program decisions

Deadlines (Note: Deadlines may change slightly.)

Proposal Submission: / March 30,2016
Notification of Acceptance: / May1, 2016
Confirmation of Presentation/Materials submitted : / August30, 2016

Proposal Submission Form (send to Carole Stacy, )

Primary Presenter

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2. Proposed Session Subject Area/Title

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3. Abstract:Please provide a 75-100 word abstract, describing the objectives, content and ways participants may utilize the information presented.

4. Learning Outcomes

List three to five learning outcomes that session attendees will gain from your proposed session.

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6. Materials: Participants can better apply what they are learning from your session if they are given resources to take away. (session outline, contact information, list of web sites, how your information could be used in other contexts). Please identify the resources that participants will receive

7. Primary Audience (i.e. faculty, administrators, program chairpersons, general health career education audience).

8. Technology required for presentation (Check all that apply

____No equipment ____Internet Connection ____LCD projector/computer/screen

Other:

* Please note we cannot guarantee technology needs as described in "Other", although we will make every effort.For computer needs, we recommend that you bring a CD or Flash Drive containing your information. Requests under "Other" will be reviewed by the Conference Committee and presenters will be notified regarding availability.

9. Presenter’s Agreement: By submitting this proposal, the presenter and co-presenters agree to the following:

I understand that the Conference Committee will notify me by email, no later than March30, 2016, whether my (our) proposal is accepted or rejected.

If my (our) proposal is accepted, I will present on the day and time assigned by the Conference Committee.

I(we) will register and pay full registration fees to participate in the Conference.

When my proposal is accepted, I (we) will submit an electronic copy of my (our) presentation and copies of handouts and materials to be used in my presentation by August30, 2016.

I (we) agree that the NN2 2014 Conference may record my voice and image at the NN2 Annual Conference in September 2016. I (we) also understand that the recordings may be posted on the web for educational purposes.

I (we) agree that NN2 may use my images for Conference publicity.

I (we) agree that the NN2 2016 Conference may post my paper and presentation materials, etc. on the web for use by others for educational purposes.

I (we) certify that the materials that I have presented do not violate federal copyright laws.

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Anne Loochtan:

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