37th Annual Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government
Continuing the Dream: Exceeding all Expectations
Call for Programs
This Call for Programs is to identify exceptional sessions and presentations that match
the conference theme Continuing the Dream: Exceeding all Expectations and the
mission and vision of the 37th Annual Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government:
The overall mission of the Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government is:
The mission of the Big 12 Conference on Black Student Government is to provide a
positive forum where students may come and gain the knowledge and tools to equip
them to succeed. With an emphasis on leadership and professionalism, the conference
will address culture, unity, service and scholarship.
Guidelines for Presentations
Sessions and presentations are scheduled to be 50 minutes long and will be held to this
time limit during the conference. Both undergraduate and graduate students are
strongly encouraged to submit proposals.
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Please ensure you complete all parts of this Call for Programs form. Incomplete
forms will not be considered.
Proposals that do not speak to the mission, vision, and theme of the conference
will not be considered.
Proposals that serve to solicit business or products for financial gain will not be
considered.
Presenters will be expected to cover all their expenses (travel, lodging, food, etc.)
to and from the conference site at Iowa State University.
Presenters that wish to take part in all of the Conference activities, including
meals, must purchase registration.
Presenters will not be compensated/reimbursed for workshops or materials.
Presentations must be respectful of multiple constituencies that will be attending
the conference. Profane language or illicit material (spoken, audio, video, etc.)
may not be used.
Updates to presentation title and abstract, number of presenters, workshop
content and format must be submitted to the Conference email
(iastatebig12bsg@gmail.com) by January 27 for approval.
Successful programs for the Conference will contain:
 Multiple methods on how conference participants will be engaged throughout the
presentation
 Clear, concise learning objectives that will highlight what participants will gain
from the program
 Discussion points and topics that speak to the mission of the Big 12 Conference
on Black Student Government
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Dialogue that is respectful of multiple identities and constituencies that will attend
sessions
Information that students will be able to apply to their academic and personal
lives
This form can be completed using Microsoft Word. Simply type and check in the boxes,
and e-mail your completed form to iastatebig12bsg@gmail.com. Submissions are due
by 12:00 noon Central Standard Time, January 1, 2014.
Proposal Timeline
The Call for Programs will be available beginning on October 18, 2013 and will close at
12:00 noon Central Standard Time on January 1, 2014. Late and incomplete
submissions will not be considered.
Presenters that are selected for the Conference will be notified by January 17 via the email listed in the contact information section.
Name of Presenters
Coordinating Presenter
University/Organization
Mailing Address
E-Mail
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Title of Presentation (limit to 10 words)
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Program Abstract (limit to 50 words)
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Please check the Intended Audience for your presentation:
☐Community College/2-year Institution Students (presentations specifically directed
towards students attending community colleges with the intent to either earn an
Associate’s degree or transfer to a 4-year institution)
☐Small College/University Students (presentations geared towards students at
universities with enrollments between 1000-5000 students)
☐Large College/University Students (presentations geared towards students at
universities with 5,001-30,000 students)
☐Conference Advisers (presentations for advisers of Black student
organizations/governments, chaperones and schools that will host future Big 12
Conferences)
What days can you present on?
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Friday Only
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Saturday Only
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Friday or Saturday
Are you willing to present more than once during the Conference?
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Yes
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No
Outline/Description of Program (limit to 700 words)
This part should address the following points
 Goals of the presentation
 Relationship of the presentation to the conference theme, mission, and vision of
the Conference
 Program format (i.e. lecture, debate, panel)
 Estimated time for each part of the presentation
 Methods of audience engagement and participation
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Audio/Visual and Setup Needs
Please keep in mind the Conference cannot provide any A/V needs for presenters
outside of LCD projectors and flip charts. Presenters will need to provide their own
laptops and Apple/Mac adapters for LCD projectors.
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Flip Chart with Markers
LCD Projector
I would like an ADA-accessible room
Audience Size
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1-25 participants
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26-50 participants
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51-75 participants
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75-100 participants
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Over 100 participants