Call for Proposals
Apply now to present at this unique assembly for faculty, staff and administrators!
- Build opportunities for collaboration and partnership with colleagues on research and classroom learning projects: Polytechnic universities share the same core values, embrace a similar educational philosophy and face like challenges in supporting educational practices such as strong lab-based experiences. This meeting will facilitate relationships and open opportunities for these universities to collaborate on research or classroom learning projects that involve students, faculty and staff, for the purpose of strengthening everyone’s programs.
- Sharing best practices specific to active, applied learning: Polytechnic universities have a myriad of practice specific to the active, applied focus in learning. STEM recruitment challenges, technology transfer, applied research, engineering growth areas, strong relationships with the private sector, the global context, and pedagogy for the “learn by doing” educational experience are specific areas to share and augment campus efforts as we prepare leaders for tomorrow.
- Address future trends of the 21st century to be more competitive in the global market: The meeting provides a venue to feature the development of the Polytechnic with perspectives from the experienced to new members in the field. This diverse array of experiences provides a unique platform for discussion of the technology trends of the 21st century as universities seek to become more competitive in the global market by combining theory, practice and experimentation in education to meet business and societal needs.
Suggested session topics:
- Project teaming with colleagues/students around the world
- Technology transfer
- Innovation to commercialization
- Benchmarking
- STEM recruitment challenges
- Pedagogy (applied application, hands-on learning)
- Environment outside the classroom
- Global context
- Outreach as a catalyst for regional economic growth
- Incentivize applied research
- New program development areas - i.e. Nanotech, Bioinformatics
- IT / Engineering growth areas
Proposals must be submitted online. Please include the names of the main contact person, additional speakers and an abstract. Sessions are 60 minutes in length.
Submission format:
Proposals must include:
- Title/Description: An accurate representation of the content of the session. A 100-word description which can be on the Internet and printed in the program.
- Content: A 250-word description of purpose, objectives, content, activities and outcome of the session.
- Support Requirements: A description of audiovisual equipment requirements and room set-up.
- Value-Added: A description of any digital aids and the strategies you plan to use to ensure audience involvement and learning.
- Description of Presenter and Contact Information: Provide a brief summary (150 words maximum) of presenter background, qualifications, and current position. If more than one presenter please identify the principal presenter and provide the name, title, institution, address, city, state, zip, telephone, fax and E-mail address of all team members.
- Presenters will be expected to submit a final paper of their presentation in electronic format for the Summit proceedings.
Selection criteria:
- Clarity in describing purpose, objectives, outcomes and content for audience involvement and learning
- Strategies for audience involvement and learning
- Value of the session to the audience and the polytechnic future
- Practical strategies for implementation
Presenter registration
Presenters will receive a complimentary registration to the Summit. Please note there is no presenter honorarium. Expenses are on your own.
Summit contact:
Ms. Deanna Applehans
Outreach Program Manager
University of Wisconsin-Stout
PO Box 790
Menomonie, WI 54751
voice: 715-232-2460
fax: 715-232-3385
email: applehansd@uwstout.edu