Programs & Events

Programs

The Programming and Speakers Committee is excited to accept submissions for the 2026 VSSC Conference. Please see below for details on how to submit a proposal, submission examples and important deadlines.

Submit your Proposal

  • Program Proposals

    Monday June 1, 2026

  • Program Proposals Close

    Monday August 31, 2026

  • Selected Programs Announced

    Friday September 25, 2026

Program & Session Expectations

We are eager to receive proposals related to any area of student affairs and higher education, including but not limited to:

• Student engagement and involvement
• Wellbeing and support services
• Fraternity and sorority life
• Academic advising
• Student conduct
• Housing and residence life
• Leadership development
• Assessment and data-informed decision making
• Professional development and supervision
• Emerging issues and creative solutions in higher education

Abstract

  • Include a brief summary or overview of your program and it’s aims.

  • The abstract will be used in the conference schedule.

  • Under “Learning Outcomes/Objectives,” add with unbolded bullet points:

  • Clearly state 2-4 learning objectives. These should highlight what attendees will learn

Outline of Program Session

  • Presenters should use all of the allotted time

  • Outline should be detailed, with loose time estimates

    • It is ok for these to change slightly after they have been reviewed/accepted

  • Ensure that there are interactive elements between presenters and participants

    • Allows growth of skills & exchange of knowledge

  • Include evidence and/or literature (optional)

    • Strongly suggested for programs targeted for student, professional, and leadership development

  • Bring individual computers/materials – only projectors and HDMIs will be provided

  • Include name, title, institution, and contact information at beginning and/or end of presentation

  • Leave at least five minutes for questions at the end

Program Review Rubric

The VSSC Programming & Speakers Committee will use the following rubric to evaluate program submissions using this rubric. Please review this rubric prior to submitting your program proposal.

Exemplary Program Submissions

The VSSC Programming & Speakers Committee has gathered three exemplary submission examples from the 2025 conference. This may be helpful in creating a high quality program submission.