Call for Proposals
Now Accepting Proposals for 45-Minute Concurrent Sessions & Digital Poster Sessions
We want you! We’re seeking innovative and passionate instructional design professionals to submit a proposal to present a 45-minute concurrent session or a digital poster session at our 2027 virtual conference.
Submitting a proposal is easy! Simply fill out the form and select the track that best fits.
All proposals must include:
- Session title and abstract
- Content and context
- Three literature references
- Relevance
- Engagement activities
Proposal Submission Deadline
October 1, 2026
Acceptance Notifications sent by
November 6, 2026
Conference Live Online
January 26-27, 2027
Conference Tracks
Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
- Change management strategies
- Leading during enrollment shifts and budget constraints
- Crisis communication and decision-making
- Institutional agility and resilience
Faculty Engagement & Development
- Preventing burnout and supporting well-being
- Building faculty buy-in and trust
- Mentorship and leadership pipelines
- Evaluating and supporting teaching effectiveness
Student Success and Institutional Outcomes
- Retention strategies that work
- Supporting diverse and nontraditional learners
- Academic advising and student support systems
- Data-informed decision making
AI, Technology, and the Future of Leadership
- AI policy and governance
- Supporting faculty with AI integration
- Technology-driven decision-making
- Digital transformation in higher education
Building Culture, Trust, and Belonging
- Creating inclusive, supportive environments
- Navigating conflict and difficult conversations
- Building trust across teams
- Leading with transparency and accountability
New and Emerging Leaders
- Leadership fundamentals (budgeting, hiring, evaluation)
- Transitioning from faculty to leadership
- Time management and prioritization
- Navigating institutional politics
Special Topics in Higher Education Leadership
- Legal and compliance issues
- Fundraising and development
- Accreditation and policy
- Topics that don’t fit elsewhere
- Workforce readiness and career-aligned education