Tips For Presenters

What to think about when submitting a program proposal?

The SEAHO Conference’s success is directly related to the programs offered. The Program Committee’s goal is to provide strong, applicable programs to conference delegates at all levels (undergraduate students through CHO’s). As a result, the Program Committee would like to offer a few points for program presenters think through when determining what topic to present on as well as how to complete a program proposal.

1. How to determine a topic and prepare for a program? When determining what topic to present on, consider the definitions provided for the program categories. The presenter should have experience and/or knowledge in the category chosen. The presenter should have a clear purpose, content, and learning outcomes of a program prior to submitting a program proposal. When determining a topic to present, ensure that the information provided during the program will be transferable across the range of institutions represented at SEAHO (large vs. small, public vs. private, etc).
   
   
2. How to complete a program proposal? The presenter should have a clear purpose, content, and learning outcomes of the program (i.e. the presenter should already know what knowledge and/or resources they want their attendees to have gained by attending their program at the time the program proposal is submitted). The program’s objectives and learning outcomes should align with the category definition as well as the program description included with the proposal. The program description should be an overview of what the attendee will walk away from the program learning. REMEMBER: the program description is the primary source that attendees have to determine whether or not to attend the program at the conference. Be clear, concise, and accurate in the program’s description as to what the content of the program will be at the conference and how a potential participant will benefit from the experience.