CALL FOR PROPOSALS
2023 Call For Proposals is Closed
SJCCC 2023 Theme: Envisioning Applied Advocacy in College Counseling
Texas A&M University Counseling & Psychological Services invites all interested potential presentation/workshop facilitators to submit a proposal to present at its annual Social Justice in College Counseling Conference (SJCCC), taking place May 18-19, 2023, virtually through Zoom.
Advocacy can prove challenging in college counseling centers, particularly as it relates to diverse student populations and the needs of the counseling center and its staff. It can take many forms, addressing varying levels of needs within a college counseling center and the campus community. SJCCC 2023 hopes to provide a conference for counseling center colleagues to explore ethical considerations, learn action steps, tools and strategies, and specific ways to advocate.
Student proposal submissions will be considered for general program sessions. Additionally, students also will receive special consideration for two student-led sessions designed to facilitate learning from current students about their research or expertise as it relates to the theme of “Envisioning Advocacy in College Counseling”.
Conference registration fees will be waived for all presenters.
Potential Session Topics
SJCCC 2023 will offer a variety of sessions constructed to support mental health providers in college counseling centers as they advocate for students, themselves, and an inclusive mental health climate across the campus community.
Session topics may include:
- Actionable advocacy for diverse student populations on campus.
- The counselor’s role in advocacy both within and outside the therapy room.
- Ethical discussions on navigating advocacy in a turbulent legal climate.
- Approaches for advocating for mental health across the campus community and within upper administration.
- Recruitment and retention of diverse staff.
Presentations addressing ethical concerns and issues related to the conference theme are also encouraged to enable offering ethics Continuing Education Unit (CEU) credits, as in the past. To qualify, ethical considerations should be weaved throughout the session, incorporating specific examples and noting relevance to the various professional ethical codes (APA, ACA, NASW) commonly employed at college counseling centers.
Session Types/Lengths/Formats
Presentation and workshop proposals are encouraged to incorporate various participation opportunities for attendees, such as Q&A portions, breakout groups and case studies. Proposals need not be limited to specific presentation lengths and formats. Creativity is encouraged. For example, submissions may include but are not limited to the following structures:
- 1.5 hour presentations designed to foster knowledge building, didactic information, and/or skill building.
- 3 hour workshops focused on skill building that may be experiential and/or interactive.
- Panels in a Q&A and/or symposium style.
- Roundtable discussions incorporating guided critical conversations or smaller breakout groups.
Formats engaging attendees through skill building, knowledge building, and/or critical conversations are encouraged. Skill building introduces attendees to a skill or set of skills that they can apply immediately to their work. Knowledge building shares information about a meaningful topic, empowering attendees with practical, next-step applications for their own work. Critical conversations spark relevant, inspiring, thought-provoking discussions, skillfully facilitated among attendees.
Submissions that emphasize practical applications will be prioritized.
Program Submission Form
Required elements include a summary of your program, including a brief abstract; your program topic, length and type/format; and learning objectives. The SJCCC program committee will review submissions for acceptance.
For CEU purposes, you will also need to complete and submit the following for each presenter:
- Vested Interest Form
- Biographical Data Form
- CVs/Resumes
All submissions are due by February 13, 2023.
Deadline extended to February 28, 2023!
SJCCC prioritizes inclusivity of individuals with disabilities and accessibility for all participants and presenters.
For any general questions or questions related to program submissions or accessibility or to request an accommodation to participate fully in this event (e.g., communication access, alternate formats), please email Bethany Smith, M.A., LPC-S, NCC (SJCCC Chair).