Call for Presenters
The Call for Presenters is open!
Deadline for Submissions is April 14, 2025
Calling all student affairs professionals, leadership educators, leadership consultants! The National Conference on Student Life (NCSL) provides an opportunity for students to learn lifelong skills and put them into practice. NCSL is known for attracting a roster of high-quality, engaging presenters; that’s why we’re asking you to be a part of the 2025 conference!
We’re looking for engaging and informative 60-minute concurrent sessions on leadership, communication, networking, inclusivity, self-care/wellness, and life-skills. Proposals will be assessed and rated on relevance, presenter experience, level of interactivity, and evidence.
If accepted as a session presenter, you’ll make a meaningful contribution to this dynamic and interactive conference while extending your own network. In addition to sessions for students, the conference offers a variety of networking opportunities with the students’ advisors and other presenters. Accepted presenters receive free conference registration, a small travel stipend, 2-nights in the host hotel, and a complimentary exhibitor table for the duration of the event.
The deadline to submit a proposal is April 14, 2025. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by May 23, 2025.
The workshops are 60-minutes long and fall into the following categories:
1. Self-Care and Wellness: Sessions in this track empower students to prioritize their well-being as they develop essential leadership skills. “Keeping your cup full” means you can lead others sustainably and compassionately.
2. Communication: Explore foundational communication skills, including active listening, public speaking, conflict resolution, and persuasive storytelling. By enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication, students become equipped to lead more effectively.
3. Leadership: Sessions in this track are dedicated to developing impactful and visionary student leaders and explore various leadership styles and skills.
4. Life Skills: The life-skills track is tailored to equip college students with vital life skills to navigate adulthood successfully and balance their responsibilities, including time management, financial literacy, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.
5. Changemakers: Become agents of change who inspire and advocate for inclusivity, advocate for a better future, and are social justice champions—both with the groups you lead on campus and on your postgraduate path.
6. Networking: Learn to build meaningful connections to better navigate networking opportunities and foster relationships that support your leadership journey and career aspirations.