2nd annual Student Lead Presentations “Call for Abstracts”
2012 National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
Estes Park, Colorado
February 18-21, 2012
Student Presentation Proposal Details:
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Each student presenter will be given a 45 minute time frame to present on the topic of their choice.
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Students must submit a presentation proposal which will be used to determine which students will be selected to present at the 2012 conference
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Proposals are due online by December 2, 2011
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Presenters must register by the early registration deadline (December 16, 2011) or their spot will be given to another student
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Presenters are to submit their content to the Special Events Committee by January 17th, 2012
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Presenters are expected to submit content to the Conference Proceedings after the conference by the designated deadline, April 1, 2012
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Student presenters must choose a professional mentor who will serve as an advisor for the student's presentation
Professional Mentor Details:
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A student may chose anyone within the outdoor field to be their professional mentor
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If the student does not know anyone who fits the criteria of a professional mentor, they can contact the WEA to be set up with further options of professional mentors that would be willing to help
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A mentor must be chosen prior to submitting a presentation submission form
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It will be the mentor's responsibility to be the main source of support for their student presenter.
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Mentors are responsible for ensuring:
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The student presentation is of conference quality
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The student presenter is fully prepared (and practiced) prior to the event
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Content provided in slide shows and conference proceedings is accurate and cited properly prior to use/submission
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Mentors are not required to be in attendance at the conference or at the presentation
Topic Ideas:
What is important to you and your student peers? Have you had an experience or implemented an idea that was successful? Do you think others could benefit from your experience? This is your opportunity to create a presentation that will engage your peers. You are the future of this profession, what matters to you? Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing....
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Field experience vs. higher education - what to do after your undergraduate degree
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Certification options and relevance in the outdoor industry
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Issues in peer leadership (challenges, issues, strategies for leading and instructing your peers)
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Co-Instructing
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Summer employment/internship opportunities - the good, the bad and the ugly
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Service learning
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[Insert your idea here!]
Outlines that do not adhere to presentation and mentor guidelines may be rejected without further review.
Follow the below link for submission proposals:
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