2013 Oregon TRIO Association Professional Development Conference
Building Bridges for College Access & Completion
May 2 – 3, 2013
Salishan Spa & Golf Resort
7760 Highway 101 North · Gleneden Beach, OR 97388 ·
Call for Workshop Proposals
Deadline: March 15, 2013
The 2013 Oregon TRIO Association (OTA) Professional Development Conference provides an
excellent opportunity to share with and learn from professionals with an interest in college access and
success for students who are first generation, low-income, and/or have documented disabilities.
While all proposals received by the March 15, 2013 deadline will receive full consideration, some
presenters may be notified of session acceptance prior to the deadline. Notification for all proposals will
occur by early April. Presenters are encouraged to collaborate with colleagues from other schools, states,
and organizations. Vendors, for-profit organizations, and non-members are encouraged to submit
proposals.
Conference workshops should be 60 minutes in length allowing time for questions and answers, and
handouts are encouraged (handouts and visual aids are at the expense of the presenter). Proposals will be
reviewed with emphasis on:
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Quality
Innovation/New approaches
Best Practices
Emerging Issues
Note: Presenters who do not register and pay to attend the conference will be unable to participate in any
aspect of the conference other than presenting at their session. Due to budget constraints, no honoraria
will be given to workshop presenters.
Conference proposals must be submitted using this form. If you have questions, contact Jane Reeder,
Proposal Review Committee Chair, reederj@sou.edu or 541-552-6983
2013 OTA Professional Development Conference Sessions Proposal Form
Directions: Fill out this proposal form, save it, and email a copy to Jane Reeder, Proposal Review
Committee Chair, reederj@sou.edu. You may also fax the proposal to 541-552-8462.
Session Information (* Required)
Session Title * This is the title that will be printed in the program.
Session Description * This is the short summary that will be printed in the program (100 words or less).
This session is best presented as a (check one) *
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Educational Presentation (including no more than 2 speakers)
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Panel (preference to include no more than 4 panelists plus moderator)
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Short Presentation followed by Open Dialogue/forum (including no more than 2 moderators)
Target Audience (check all that apply) *
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Pre-College TRIO Advisors/Counselors
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College TRIO Advisors/Counselors
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TRIO Directors
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High School Counselors, GEAR UP, AVID, ASPIRE, etc. (non-TRIO)
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College Advisors/Counselors (non-TRIO)
Please check the experience level that best describes your target audience (check all that apply)
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Entry Level/New (less than 1 years experience)
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Mid-Level (1 – 5 years experience)
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Senior Level/Experienced (5+ years experience)
Please indicate which topic areas your session will cover:
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Academic Advising
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Documenting Program Success
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Academic Preparation for College
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Financial Aid and/or Scholarships
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Advocacy (program)
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Financial Literacy
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Advocacy (student)
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Retention & Graduation
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Assessing Program Effectiveness
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Staff Development, Training, Team-Building
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Audits & Site Visits
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Supporting Specific Student Populations
(students with disabilities, FG students, etc.)
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Budget Management
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Technology Solutions (program)
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Career Development (student)
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Technology Solutions (student)
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Classroom Strategies
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TRIO Legislation & Regulations
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Coordination/Collaboration Between
Programs and/or Schools
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Other: ________________________________
Audio/Visual Needs*
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Podium & Microphone
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Table with Microphone (for panel)
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Projector and Screen
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No Audio or Visual needs
Presenters need to supply their own laptops. We will try to accommodate all A/V requests and will notify
you in advance if that is not possible.
Moderator Information
The selection committee will consider the Lead Presenter as the primary contact for this session. The
Lead Presenter will be notified by early April regarding the status of the session
Lead Presenter’s Name *
Title *
Program or Department *
Institution *
You are a member of: *
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Oregon TRIO Association
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Non-OTA member
Email *
Address *
City*
State*
Phone Number *
Co-Presenter 1 Information
Co-Presenter 1 Name *
Co-Presenter 1 Title *
Co-Presenter 1 Institution *
You are a member of: *
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Oregon TRIO Association
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Non-OTA Member
Co-Presenter 1 Email *
Co-Presenter 1 Address *
Co-Presenter 1 City, State, and Zip *
Co-Presenter 1 Phone Number *
Zip *
Co-Presenter 2 Information
Co-Presenter 2 Name *
Co-Presenter 2 Title *
Co-Presenter 2 Institution *
You are a member of: *
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Oregon TRIO Association
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Non-OTA Member
Co-Presenter 2 Email *
Co-Presenter 2 Address *
Co-Presenter 2 City, State, and Zip *
Co-Presenter 2 Phone Number *
Co-Presenter 3 Information
Co-Presenter 3 Name *
Co-Presenter 3 Title *
Co-Presenter 3 Institution *
You are a member of: *
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Oregon TRIO Association
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Non-OTA Member
Co-Presenter 3 Email *
Co-Presenter 3 Address *
Co-Presenter 3 City, State, and Zip *
Co-Presenter 3 Phone Number *
Email your completed proposal to Jane Reeder, Proposal Review Committee Chair, reederj@sou.edu, or
fax to 541-552-8462. Please call 541-552-6983 with questions.