Call for Presentation Proposals
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Do you have useful approaches/tips in your organization you would like to share with other university and college event planning and operations professionals.

Join us in Tuscaloosa Alabama, August 3-5, 2008, as a presenter for the
Second Annual University and College Conference on Conferencing

The event planning industry is more challenging, more competitive, and more complex than ever…especially on university and college campuses. You have spent years honing your skills and learning from your experiences. Now is your chance to share what you have learned with other professionals. Whether your expertise is in sales & marketing, customer service, operations management, facilities management, financial management, program development, conference services, or emerging technology, it all represents valuable information for your colleagues throughout the nation.

The program committee for the Second Annual National Conference on University and College Conference Centers (NCUCCC) invites you to submit a presentation proposal. E-mail your submission to NCUCCC@ccs.ua.edu. The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 21, 2008. Individuals will be notified about proposal acceptance by email by Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

The conference will be held at The University of Alabama Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on August 3-5, 2008. The conference is co-sponsored by The University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies and the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center & Hotel.

Presentation Guidelines

The program committee is seeking presentation proposals that feature conference and event management and operations – issues and challenges, strategies, and best practices. Case studies and panel discussions are welcome. A diversity of conference attendees is expected – those professionals involved in event planning both with and without conference centers and or hotels. Concurrent sessions are 60 minutes in length, which includes 15 minutes for questions-and-answers.

Suggested topic areas for your presentation include:

► Sales & Marketing
► Customer Service
► Operations – Hotel, Food & Beverage, Business Administration
► Facilities Management
► Financial Management
► Conference Support Services
► Trends and Issues of Collegiate Event Planning
► Program Development
► Conference Services – Registration, Event Management, Program Planning
► Emerging Technologies

Proposal Format

Please include the following information with your proposal:

1. Primary/Coordinating Presenter (this will be the contact person for all correspondence) Name, Title Organization Mailing Address City, State, Zip Phone, Fax Email

2. Brief biographical sketch for each presenter (one paragraph each)

3. Title of proposed presentation (to be used in the printed program)

4. Abstract for the printed program (maximum 75 words)

5. Detailed description of presentation including the following:

•Description of content • Learning outcomes • Target audience

6. Room and Technology Requirements:

Each room will be set with classroom seating and with complete presentation technology including computer (PC compatible), LCD projector, screen, lectern with microphone. Please list additional technology requirements for your presentation.

Acceptance of Proposals

The committee will select presentations that demonstrate the greatest potential for contributing to the overall quality and theme of the conference and the profession.

Each selected presenter agrees to:

• Register and pay the registration fee in effect at the date you register.

• Submit original handout materials 14 days prior to the conference or bring copies of handouts with you. The University of Alabama will make copies of your handouts if they are submitted by the deadline.

All presenters are required to pay the full conference registration fee. There are no reduced fees available.

For more information contact Amanda Al-Betar at NCUCCC@ccs.ua.edu
or 205-348-9966.