Call for Proposals

Workshop Criteria

Conference Focus: Our primary goal is to empower Black Male college and high school students for social and community development.

Workshop Duration: 30 minutes

Audience: We are calling for proposals that specifically cater to the needs of Black male college and high school students, as these are our conference's primary focus.  

Workshop Objectives

• Empowerment: Two Options
  • Option #1: Expose students to experiential learning (study abroad, internship, undergraduate research, etc.) or personal development (physical, intellectual, spiritual, financial, etc.) opportunities and help them reflect on ways these opportunities can enhance their educational experience.
  • Option #2: Equip participants with practical tools and strategies to connect their educational experiences with impactful social and community development initiatives. The expected outcome is that participants can apply these tools and strategies in their communities or society.

• Interactivity: We seek proposals that foster an engaging environment, encouraging participation, discussion, collaboration, and reflection among attendees.
  
  
• Resource Connection: We expect proposals to ensure participants leave with concrete ways to connect with available resources, including a sign-up sheet or QR code for appointments and consultations.

Criteria for Proposal Submission

• Facilitator Qualifications
  • Include a brief bio outlining your relevant experience, expertise, and, if relevant, engagement with Black male college students or related communities.
  • Also, under your bio provide the title of your workshop (preferably a catchy title)
     
• Relevance 
  • Align with the conference focus of integrating education with social/community development. 
  • Target the unique experiences and challenges of Black male college students.
     
• Interactivity and Engagement
  • Proposals should describe how the workshop will engage participants through activities, discussions/reflections, or group work.
  • Include methods for encouraging active participation (e.g., polls, breakout groups, role-playing).
     
• Content
  • Present well-researched and actionable ideas that participants can implement immediately.
  • Clearly outline the main topic and briefly overview the session agenda.
     
• Resource Integration
  • Explain how you will facilitate connections to further resources, including institutions, programs, or mentorship opportunities.
  • Incorporate a sign-up sheet or QR code for the session's conclusion to facilitate connection to those resources.
     
• Creativity and Innovation
  • Encourage innovative approaches in delivery, such as multimedia use, storytelling, or experiential learning methods.
  • Proposals should reflect originality and willingness to think outside traditional workshop formats.

Submission Process

Deadline: December 12

Complete Proposal Form

Important Notes:

• Presenters will not be paid a stipend or honorarium.
  Selected presenters will be responsible for arranging and funding their own travel and lodging for the event, if necessary. Please plan accordingly.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on how well they meet the above criteria, emphasizing interactivity, relevance, and the potential for meaningful resource connections. This emphasis ensures that your proposals have the power to equip participants to engage their communities utilizing their educational experience and personal development.

We look forward to your creative and impactful proposals that will empower and enrich the experiences of Black male college students at our conference, inspiring and motivating them to make a difference!