PREPARING YOUR SUBMISSION FOR THE AACUHO CONFERENCE AACUHO Professional Development Series Virtual Presentation Friday 13 November, 2015

Your Presenters Laura Burge AACUHO President Vince Wilson AACUHO Vice President

Outline for Today 1. Introducing the AACUHO Professional Development Series 2. The 2016 AACUHO Conference 3. Submissions: Why Bother? 4. Presentation Styles 5. Conference Streams 6. The Basics 7. Submission Criteria 8. Submission Process 9. Helpful Hints for Your Submission 10. Submission Examples

Questions or Contributions?

Professional Development Series First virtual presentation hosted by AACUHO Part of our new ‘Professional Development Series’ Next Planned PD Event: “Accidental Counselling” – South Australia (December 8)

Conference Submissions: Why Bother? Industry Add new knowledge and prompt discussion Your input = relevant and productive conference You Present your ideas and workReceive feedback and recognition Develop professional confidence & reputation Opens door to network

Conference Submissions Member Paper Scheduled concurrently Lecture style presentation Include research and/or data Cover challenges, key learnings, and transferability Include time for questions Eligible for ACUHO-I Award Roundtable Scheduled concurrently Informal and interactive 20 min introduction followed by small group discussion and group-work Opportunity to reconvene to debrief 1 – 3 facilitators Q & A Panel Scheduled concurrently 3 – 4 panel members Share common interest/ expertise Facilitator required – provide own or AACUHO can help Panel members present followed by questions (pre- determined/open to audience )

Conference Streams Student Development ManagementOperationsAdministration

Streams Student Development Health and Wellbeing Academic Support Social Programs Community Standards/Discipline First Year Experience Later Year Support Student Leadership Operations Facilities Off-campus Housing Support Regional Operations Health and Safety Cleaning/Housekeeping New Buildings Catering Conferences IT Sustainability Management Crisis Management Staffing Organisational Structure Professional Development Strategic Planning Higher Education Industry/Trends Student Demographics Administration Customer Services Apps Communication (Internal) Marketing (External) Surveys & Feedback Systems and Processes Contracts Finance Social Media

The Basics Title Abstract Stream & Presentation Style Name and Bio of Author(s) Target Audience Learning Outcomes (x3)

Submission Criteria Relevancy Presentation Style Transferability

Submission Process DateActivity 4 Dec 2015Submissions DUE via the Call for Submissions Site Dec - JanMembers of the AACUHO Committee will review all submissions Dec - JanAACUHO may contact the author to discuss the submission in greater detail. Authors may be requested to consider an alternative presentation style 15 January 2016Authors advised of the status of their submission.

Helpful Hints #1 What do you have to share? What’s ‘hot’ right now? Who are your audience?

Helpful Hints #2 Co-Present Presentation Style Catchy Title

Helpful Hints #3 Word Limit Learning Outcomes Ask Us for Help

Submission Examples An example of industry best practice An innovative new program, activity or event A successful marketing campaign A student initiative A new customer service approach New research or study Discussion of a ‘hot topic’ A panel of staff across different institutions showcasing their approach

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