National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Summit 2010: Promoting “Capitol” Ideas of Leadership, Culture, and Diversity
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Call for Proposals
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General Information
The National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) 2010 Summer Conference will be held August 3-6 in Washington, DC. All members of NCPEA and others are invited to submit proposals for possible inclusion in the program.
Proposal Deadlines
Early Submission – February 15, 2010: Proposals submitted electronically before March 15th will be able to request scheduling preferences, if accepted. Please note that conference organizers cannot guarantee requests, but every effort will be made to accommodate scheduling preferences. Electronic notification of acceptance/rejection will be made on a revolving basis and no later than March 15, 2010. Electronic notification of presentation date and time will be made by May 15, 2010.
Late Submission – March 1, 2010: Proposals submitted electronically will be accepted on a revolving basis until March 1, 2010, but there is no consideration of presenter’s request for specified days and times. Electronic notification of acceptance/rejection will be made by May 15, 2010. Electronic notification of presentation date and time will be made by May 15, 2010.
Consistent with the traditions of NCPEA, submissions may address research, teaching, and service in educational leadership. Experienced presenters as well as novice professors of educational administration are encouraged to submit proposals to present at the conference. Proposals for paper sessions, roundtable sessions, and symposia will be considered.
Graduate Students: Graduate students and recent graduates of educational leadership, administration, and policy studies are invited to submit proposals for sessions, especially round table discussions and poster sessions.
Poster Sessions: The poster sessions will be held in a large room. Tables will be available for all presentations. Presenters may request easels for their presentations. Presenters will staff their assigned tables for the duration of noted poster sessions in the conference program. Conference participants will circulate among the presenters, asking questions and engaging in individualized, informal dialogue with presenters about their projects. . Abstracts (200-300 words) for Poster Presentations should include an overview of the research topic, concept/ideas and type of results being shared; and implication for the profession.
Paper Sessions: Paper presentations are arranged around a general topic. Each participant will make a 15-minute presentation. A 5-minute general discussion will follow the presentation. Papers may be one of the following types:
Theoretical, concept or idea-based paper: An abstract (300 words) for a paper presentation should include the concepts/theories/ideas to be addressed; related literature and research; description of how the concepts/theories/ideas fit into the context of existing literature and conference theme; and conclusion or implications for the profession.
Research-based paper: An abstract (300 words) or a research-based paper should include the problem statement, question, or hypothesis; context of the problem as discussed in the literature; research design and methodology; results/major findings; and conclusions/implications of the study.
Roundtable Sessions: The Roundtable format allows maximum interaction with the presenters by eliminating the formal presentation. Individual presenters are assigned to numbered tables in a large meeting room where interested persons may gather for discussion with the presenter about his or her paper or project. This format is particularly appropriate for issues best pursued through extensive discussion. Roundtables are to be organized to permit informal discussion by presenters of research projects, doctoral dissertations, innovative instructional or administrative techniques, or new types of instrumentation. Roundtables may be presented in poster format, PowerPoint, or short discussion paper. Abstracts (200-300 words) for Roundtables should include an overview of the presentation; the concept/ideas to be discussed; context as discussed in the literature; structure of participant interaction; outline of questions to be addressed; and implication for the profession.
Symposia: Symposia are 50 minute sessions that contain several papers on a single topic. Abstracts (200-300 words) for a symposium should include an overview, summaries of several papers, and suggestions for audience participation. The cover sheet for a symposium should list the organizer as the senior author and should include the title and presenter of each of the papers in the symposium as “Co-authors.” If the organizer presents a paper, he/she should be listed among the co-authors in addition to the listing as organizer.
Additional Information
All correspondence with individuals submitting proposals for the conference will be done electronically. After careful reading of these Guidelines, Submit Proposals at:
Electronic notification of presentation date and time: By May 15, 2010
Paper Session Format: 2 presentations/40-minute session = 20 minutes for each. Presenters should allow time during their presentation time for questions.
Roundtable Format: 25 minutes for each session. Questions to be included in allocated session time.
Audio Visual Equipment: NCPEA is moving into the new Millennium with technology. Laptop, LCD Projector, and screen will be available for use. Presenters should bring their presentations on a flash drive. Overhead projectors will not be available.
Handouts: All presenters are expected to provide a copy of their presentation in a Word form to Dr. Cash by July 1, 2010. This will permit the NCPEA conference to “go green.” If presenters are unable to submit their papers by July 1, 2010, they will be dropped from the program.
Conference Proceedings: Presenters’ papers as submitted prior to the conference will be provided by the Conference Program Committee for inclusion in the publication of the 2010 NCPEA Summer Conference Proceedings.
Please Note: If a proposal is accepted and the presenter has not registered for the conference by June 1, 2010, the session will be dropped from the program.
Questions about proposal submission content:
Carol S. Cash – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Linda Lemasters – The George Washington University
804.693.9189, lindal@gwu.edu
Questions about electronic submissions:
Carol S. Cash – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ted Creighton – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University