1. Call For Proposals Best Practices Showcase Celebrating Success in Student Services Call For Proposals l Friday, November 9, 2007 Frederick Community College Conference Center l Sponsored by the Maryland Community Colleges Vice Presidents and Deans of Students l Priority deadline for session proposals is Friday, September 21, 2007

2. Best Practices Showcase Celebrating Success in Student Services Join colleagues from around the region at this daylong student services conference. The conference will showcase “best practices” programs, examine future trends, and explore ways to improve student services through innovation and technology. Call for Proposals The Conference Program Committee welcomes your submissions (100 words or less). Selection criteria include: 1) Relevance and importance of the presentation to student services and institutional management; 2) Originality of the program, concept, or application, or uniqueness of the perspective; 3) Clarity of the title, description, and presentation plan; and 4) Number of proposals from your institution. Format Concurrent education sessions are designed to last 50 minutes each. Session proposals may include: Single Presentations – one or two speakers reporting on a specific program or innovation; Panels - two or more speakers reporting on different programs or innovations; and, Roundtables - issue-oriented discussions around a specific topic. Registration Information Presenters are expected to register for the conference. The cost of the conference is $40.00. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials. Registration forms and conference information will be mailed in September.

3. Proposal Submission Form Best Practices Showcase Friday, November 9, 2007 Frederick Community College Conference Center Proposed Session Title:_____________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Name of Principal Contact:___________________________________________ Title/Position:______________________________________________________ Organization:______________________________________________________ Mailing Address:___________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________ State:_____ Zip:__________ E-mail Address:____________________________________________________ Telephone:_________________________ Fax:___________________________ Audience: Who is your intended audience? or Who do you think is most likely to attend your session? ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Type of Session (check one): ___ Single Presentation ___ Panel ___ Roundtable Please attach an abstract describing your session (100 words or less). Abstract should include: Title of Presentation; Brief Description - which will be used in the conference program; Presentation Plan - which should provide a brief overview of the session and the session’s learning outcomes; and A/V Needs (e.g., DVD player, data projector, Internet connection, etc). Return to: Bill Comey, Vice President, Student and Instructional Support Services, College of Southern Maryland, 8730 Mitchell Road, PO Box 910, La Plata, MD 20646-0910. For more information, call 301-934-7509, or e-mail billc@csmd.edu Mark Your Calendar and Save This Date!