CALL FOR INTEREST SESSIONS IS NOW OPEN

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
CONFERENCE THEME

ACDA Voices United centers the need to create and hold space for all to belong. We call upon our membership to share their particular insights and expertise through interest session ideas that broaden our minds and hearts, unearth the diversity of our collective in nuanced and responsive processes, and expand the perspective of our profession in ways that hold space for all of us. 

We seek proposals for 50-minute interest sessions that actively engage all components of our membership, as belonging starts with access. We also welcome collaborative sessions with multiple presenters. All current ACDA members are welcome to apply. All sessions must include topics that embody DEIAB (diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging) values and philosophies, pedagogical strength, scholarly content, and topical relevance to our community. 

I. Eligibility & Expectations: Presenters must be current members of ACDA willing to grant ACDA rights to record their presentation and allow ACDA to use such recordings to advance the mission of ACDA. All accepted presenters are expected to meet all posted dates and deadlines. We reserve the right to make adjustments to any session at any point. 

II. Conference Registration and Travel Info: It is understood that ACDA will not assume financial responsibility for registration, travel, food, or lodging for presenters or interest session/panel participants. This online application implies that the applicant has the funds to travel and present at the conference if accepted. 

III. Application Process: Submit all application materials as listed below by April 10, 2026.

  • Session Title: The session title should be carefully considered, brief, and reflective of the session’s content, and be no longer than 10 words. 

  • Session Abstracts: Abstracts should include: a succinct thesis that clearly addresses an anticipated need of professional development for our membership, key learning outcomes, and a succinct outline for the session.

  • Headshot(s) of presenter(s) in .jpg format. Send in the highest resolution photo you have (the photo with the largest file size, which must be a minimum of 300 dpi)

  • Biography or biographies of presenter(s) in fewer than 100 words each

IV. Selection Process: Each submission will be reviewed by the Voices United Steering Committee using the ACDA Interest Session Rubric available here.

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