Call for Proposals

Blue Raider Academic Advising Network

2026 Every Office Matters: Campus-Wide Strategies for Student Success

We invite faculty, staff, and administrators across all divisions to submit session proposals for our upcoming Student Success Conference. This conference brings together campus partners to share practical, student-centered strategies that improve access, persistence, belonging, and completion.

Proposal Submission Instructions

The proposal submission form will ask you to:

Select your presentation type
Select one or more conference theme(s) that best align with your session

Please review the presentation types and themes in advance to help guide your selections.

You will also be asked to provide:

A session title (maximum 100 characters)
An abstract (maximum 1,500 characters)
Names of any co-presenters or panelists (if applicable)
- Note: Only one proposal should be submitted per presentation group.

Abstract Guidelines

As you prepare your abstract, please include:

Clear takeaways for participants
Practical applications or strategies attendees can implement
Opportunities for audience engagement
An overview of your session structure and organization

If you have questions, please contact Shelby Akers or Judy Albakry.

Proposals Due by May 18, 2026

Decisions by early June

We are seeking proposals that highlight:

Cross-campus collaboration
Scalable and sustainable practices
Data-informed decision-making
Equity-minded approaches
Solutions that reduce barriers for students

Presentation Types

Mini-Presentations (10 minutes each, three separate talks grouped by a common theme)
Full-Length Presentation (40 minutes, one to two speakers)
Panel Presentations (40 minutes, multiple speakers covering one specific topic)
Poster Presentations

Proposal Tracks

Sessions focused on helping students successfully move through complex systems.

Examples include:

Reducing administrative and bureaucratic barriers
Simplifying policies and procedures for student clarity
Improving cross-office coordination
Designing clear pathways from admission to graduation

Sessions highlighting the use of data to improve student outcomes.

Examples include:

Early-alert and early-intervention models
Ethical and effective data use
Predictive indicators and student persistence
Translating data into actionable strategies

Sessions focused on creating inclusive, supportive environments for all students.

Examples include:

Equity-minded institutional practices
Supporting first-generation, transfer, and non-traditional students
Addressing the hidden curriculum
Building belonging through policy and practice

Sessions addressing financial barriers to student success.

Examples include:

Financial aid communication strategies
Preventing stop-outs due to financial challenges
Cross-office affordability initiatives
Supporting students through financial disruptions

Sessions that strengthen student decision-making and academic progress.

Examples include:

Proactive and holistic advising models
Academic planning and degree mapping
Transfer and career pathway alignment
Collaborative advising structures

Sessions focused on key moments in the student journey.

Examples include:

Onboarding and first-year experiences
Transfer and re-entry support
Academic standing interventions
Graduation readiness and clearance processes

Sessions improving institutional communication with students.

Examples include:

Plain-language communication practices
Reducing communication overload
Coordinated messaging across offices
Student-centered communication design

Sessions showcasing new ideas and effective models.

Examples include:

Pilot programs and scalable initiatives
Technology-enabled student success tools
Cross-functional collaboration models
Continuous improvement strategies

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