N4CSGA Fall Conference 2018

Call for Proposals

The North Carolina Comprehensive Community College Student Government Association (N4CSGA) Conference is a leadership experience designed to better student governments across the state of North Carolina. The conference is planned and coordinated by the executive board members that represent various colleges across the state.

The conference will take place April 6-8, 2018at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC.

This year’s theme, “Shaping Diverse Leaders for a Unified Community”, emphasizes diversity and inclusion within the North Carolina Community College System student population and offers training to its student leaders across the 58 community colleges.

The Planning Committee is looking for 50-minute programs that address this theme and also reflect our conference goals, listed on the attached Call for Programs. We ask that each program address at least one of the goals. We encourage interactive and creative topics that will meet the needs of both emerging and experienced student leaders.

Interested individuals should complete the attached form and return it to ,no later than Thursday, February 1, 2018. You will be notified via email byFebruary 28, 2018 with conference details.

If you have additional questions, please contact Barb Meidl at 704-216-3605 or . We look forwardto receiving your submissions.

Program Title: ______

Program Format:(Check all that apply – reminder that this is a 50-minute session)

Discussion/Round Table Group Activity Interactive Lecture Panel

Goals of the Conference:(Check all that your program will address)

Provide workshops that allow for personal self-assessment

Provide variety of leadership models

Provide workshops that offer specific and practical leadership skill development

Provide networking opportunities

Create an inspirational learning environment

Provide workshops for both emerging and seasoned leaders

Conference Track Topics: (Check all that your program will address)

Leadership (This track focuses on skill building and foundational development for student leaders.)
Governance(This track focuses on exploring topics in local, state, & national issues of policy & politics.)
Campus Activities(This track focuses on developing engagement opportunities for students on and off campus.)

Program Abstract and Overview:

Please give a brief description of your proposed program in 100 words or less. This abstract should be suitable for publication in the program book. NOTE: The abstract is subject to editing for publication.

Program’s Expected Learning Outcomes:

Using the goals checked above, please state two or three expected learning outcomes for participants who choose to attend this program.A learning outcome is a concise, measurable statement that describes what you are trying to accomplish in line with the N4CSGA Conference Goals. (i.e. impact learning etc., as opposed to just satisfaction).Typically, this would be stated in the form of who (the learner), how (the action verb), and what (the content).

A/V Needs and Room Set-up:(Check all that apply; we willdo our best to honor your request)

Computer Projector

Wi-Fi Access Speakers / Audio
Microphone Clicker / Remote
Other: ______

Presenter(s)’s Biography:

Attach a brief biography (no more than 75 words) for each presenter.

Please submit no later than Thursday, February 1, 2018 to Barb Meidl, Student Activities Coordinator, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College at 704-216-3605 or .