The Way Up Conference 2024 Call for Proposals

The Way Up Conference 2024 will take place November 7-8, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, IA.

This year’s conference theme is Knowledge, Growth, and Perseverance on The Way Up. 

The Way Up Conference Planning Council is seeking submissions for highly interactive concurrent session proposals that align with one or more of the tracks listed below and apply directly to our audience. Conference attendees will primarily be from Iowa Regent institutions, private colleges and universities, and community colleges, and will include those with higher education faculty, administrative and leadership positions as well as attendees aspiring to acquire those roles.

Submission Guidelines:

To solicit a broad variety of topics and presentations, we encourage submissions that are applicable to the conference’s focus on women in higher education from individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and a range of experiences and backgrounds.

Proposal Submission Must Include:

  • Session title and brief summary (approx. 100 words) for use in the conference program
  • Names, contact information, and a brief bio (max. 100 words) for all speakers involved in the proposed session
  • Detailed description (max of 1,000 words) of the proposed session, including:
               - Topic, purpose, intended audience, and content;
               - An explanation of how the presentation aligns with the conference goals and
                 theme; 
               - A description of planned strategies to engage the audience.

Submitting a Proposal and Other Important Information:

  • Please submit your proposal no later than April 15, 2024 by completing the form below.
  • There will be no compensation for traveling to, or speaking at, the event. 
  • Presenters who plan to attend sessions and meals outside of their own session are eligible for a 50% registration discount. 
  • If you are proposing a panel, you will be responsible for confirming the panelists, managing topics of focus, and organizing bios to submit to the Program Committee prior to the event. 
  • Questions may be directed to Lynn LaGrone (lynn.lagrone@hawkeyecollege.edu) or Laura Sinn (laura-sinn@uiowa.edu). 

Submission Deadline: April 15, 2024

Applicants will be notified of decisions by May 15, 2024.

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Email *
Your Name (Lead Presenter/Moderator) *
Your Institution/Organization (Lead Presenter/Moderator) *
Your Current Title or Role (Lead Presenter/Moderator) *
Your Email Address (Lead Presenter/Moderator) *
Name, Title, Institution/Organization & Email Address of Additional Presenter/Panelist
Name, Title, Institution/Organization & Email Address of Additional Presenter/Panelist
Name, Title, Institution/Organization & Email Address of Additional Presenter/Panelist (max. of four presenters)
Submission Track (select all that apply)

Administrative Leadership:
Exploring innovative leadership strategies
Navigating challenges in educational administration
Building skills and advancing your career 
Fostering inclusive and supportive educational environments
Empowering women in leadership roles within educational institutions

Wellness & Personal Growth:
Self-care practices for educators
Mental health awareness and stress management in academia
Balancing professional responsibilities and personal life
Strategies for fostering a supportive wellness culture in educational settings

Student Services:
Enhancing student support systems and resources
Addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in student services
Innovations in student engagement and success
Creating holistic student-centered approaches in education

Teaching & Faculty Development:
Effective teaching methodologies and pedagogical innovations
Professional development for educators
Encouraging diversity and inclusion in the classroom
Supporting faculty in research, mentorship, and career advancement
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Proposed Session Title *
Brief Description for the Program (approximately 100 words)
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Session Type *
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Detailed description of your proposed session TOPIC (250 words maximum)
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Detailed description of your proposed session's PURPOSE and intended audience (250 words maximum)
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Detailed description of your proposed session CONTENT (250 words maximum)
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Detailed description of how your proposed session aligns with conference goals and this year’s conference theme: Knowledge, Growth, and Perseverance on The Way Up (250 words maximum)
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How do you plan to engage audience members? *
Brief bio of the Lead Presenter (max 100 words)
Brief bio of the Presenter/Panelist 2 (max 100 words)
Brief bio of the Presenter/Panelist 3 (max 100 words)
Brief bio of the Presenter/Panelist 4 (max 100 words)
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