Request for Speaker Proposals
2016 Faculty Development Workshops
A workshop series funded by ACCSC – for members only
About ACCSC
ACCSC was founded in 1965 as the Accrediting Commission of the National Association of Trade
and Technical Schools (NATTS). In 1967, the Commission received recognition from the U.S.
Department of Education as a non-profit, independent accrediting agency which confirmed the
Commission’s status as a reliable authority for the establishment of educational standards. In
1990, the name changed to the Accrediting Commission of Trade and Technical Schools (ACTTS)
a part of the Career College Association and in 1993, the Accreditation Commission separated
from the trade association unit creating a new wholly independent organization – the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). In October
2009, ACCSCT changed its name again to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges (ACCSC). In 2014, ACCSC earned recognition from the International Network for
Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). ACCSC’s scope of recognition with
the U.S. Department of Education includes the accreditation of postsecondary, non-degreegranting institutions and degree-granting institutions, including those granting associate,
baccalaureate and master’s degrees, that are predominantly organized to educate students for
occupational, trade and technical careers, and including institutions that offer programs via
distance education.
Workshop Purpose and Goals:
Membership support is one of the Four Pillars of ACCSC’s Strategic Plan. In 2015 ACCSC
sponsored 5 full-day faculty development workshops around the country. In 2016 the
Commission is again providing 5 full-day faculty workshops in order to give local opportunities
for faculty to engage in professional development. The Commission’s goal is that the workshops
are structured and delivered in a way that provides attendees with resources that could be
used to train other faculty at their own campus.
When and Where (planned locations):*
February 2016 – Southwest (Arizona)
April 2016 – Midwest (Texas)
July 2016 – West Coast
October 2016 – Southeast (Florida)
November 2016 – East Coast (Pennsylvania)
*Specific dates and locations to be announced in the coming weeks
ACCSC Request for Speaker Proposals - 2016 Faculty Development Workshops
Target Audience:
Faculty and educational administrators from ACCSC-accredited schools
Maximum expected attendance:
45 people for workshop
Full-Day Workshop Program Criteria:
a. Workshop Program should focus on curriculum that can apply to any vocational
postsecondary school regardless of types of program offerings.
Example areas of focus include (may be a combination of more than one):
o Instructional Methodologies and Technologies
o Faculty Development Beyond Classroom Management
o Leadership Training
o Student Engagement, Motivation, and Retention
o Defining Measurable Learning Objectives
o Training to Teach: Taking Faculty from the Workplace to the Classroom
o How to Create Faculty Development Plans
o Other (must be specified and developed in proposal)
b. Workshop should be structured and delivered in a way that provides attendees with
resources that could be used to train others at their own campus.
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Curriculum that includes guidelines/tips for how attendees should deliver and
implement this training at attendees’ schools.
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Tools and resources such as presentation (e.g., slide show), talking points to go along
with slides, and guidelines for delivering this presentation.
c. Workshop Format should include two (2) or more of the following methodologies:
Please Note: Survey results from last year’s workshops indicate that attendees see the most value
from the interaction with peers and small group sessions. We will be looking for RFPs that use
multiple formats that engage the participants in dynamic ways and are not solely didactic/lecture:
1. Didactic/Lecture – conveys course content, concepts, principles and relevant research
2. Discussion – provides a forum for presenting and sharing ideas, feedback, and
responses to questions while demonstrating understanding of activity content and
concepts
3. Case Study – Provides learners with the value of seeing situations in context and
“through students’ eyes” and opportunity to analyze and assess the quality and impact
of a student-teacher interaction
4. Role-Play – provides simulation exercises for the purpose of applying newly learned
skills and opportunities for learners to appreciate the student experience
ACCSC Request for Speaker Proposals - 2016 Faculty Development Workshops
5. Small Group Presentation – provides forum for exchanging thoughts, opinions, skill, and
reaching consensus
6. Small Group Exercise – strengthens learners’ ability to retain information through social
interaction involved with cooperative learning
All proposals are due via email to Michelle Ragnetti, Conference and Events Coordinator, by
December 18, 2015. Individuals that submit a proposal will be notified of ACCSC’s decision by
January 31, 2016.
**All fields are required; please tab between sections**
Name of Presenter:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
E-mail:
Preferred Location(s)/Date(s):
First Choice:
Please Select:
Second Choice:
Please Select:
Workshop Title:
Type Workshop Title Here
Description of Full-Day Workshop: Please provide a clear description of the proposed workshop following
the above Workshop Program Criteria; this description will be used for promotional materials. The description may
be edited by ACCSC. Please attach additional pages as necessary.
Type Description Here
Workshop Program Criteria:
a. Workshop Focus (example areas listed on page 2):
Type Workshop Focus Here
b. A description of how the workshop will be structured and delivered in a way that
provides attendees with a resource that could be used to train others at their own
campus including:
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Curriculum that includes guidelines/tips for how attendees should deliver and implement this training
at attendees’ schools.
•
Tools and resources such as presentation (e.g., slide show), talking points to go along with slides, and
guidelines for delivering this presentation.
ACCSC Request for Speaker Proposals - 2016 Faculty Development Workshops
Describe Workshop Structure and Delivery
c. List at least two (2) Educational Methodologies that will be utilized in your workshop
(example areas listed on page 2):
1. First Educational Methodology
2. Second Educational Methodology
d. Have you presented this workshop previously? If so, where and when?
e. Audio/Visual Needs: Presenters will be provided with a projector and screen, laptop, flipchart, and
internet access; generally microphones will not be provided. If you require additional tools beyond those
already listed, please describe:
Workshop Presenter Biography/Resume: (attach additional pages as necessary)
Your fee:1
(Please provide your itemized estimated cost for presenting)
Materials Budget: ACCSC will cover a reasonable cost for curriculum takeaway and materials; as each
workshop may differ, the amount is subject to approval for each workshop. Please include a detailed and itemized
cost for workshop materials and curriculum takeaways.
1
ACCSC will cover reasonable travel expenses in accordance with ACCSC’s policies including airfare,
accommodations at the host hotel, meals, and incidentals. Please contact the ACCSC office for questions regarding
the Commission’s policies.