Call for Proposals

Theme

The 2023 conference theme is The Illusion of Inclusion – Collaborative Solutions for Performative Diversity. Sharing quantitative and qualitative stories, the 2023 conference is seeking an array of solutions for the CUNY context and achieved through open-minded dialogue. Through the lens of CUNY faculty, staff and students, these solutions may have emerged from the disruption of the pandemic in New York City.

For example, all agree about the value of community, but what does this look like and how do we move beyond statements to actionable activities? What has been the level of dedication to their implementation so that all voices are heard? How to create engaged dialogues to improve equity? And who continues to be marginalized? We propose to explore the synergies of these new models.

Conference Objectives

• Feature the transformative power of access & equity to accelerate change
• Share effective inclusion & access frameworks
• Describe post-pandemic life @ CUNY – climate, mental health, pedagogy, scholarship
• Offer successful faculty, staff, and student-led initiatives & collaborations.

Concurrent Session Topics

We welcome proposals based on your research, teaching or practice that are designed to spark engagement and discussion. Proposals that include collaborations with CUNY staff and/or students are encouraged, focused on, but not limited to, the following areas:

Prior Conference Concurrent Sessions

Linked above is the conference program showing concurrent sessions from the 2021 CUNY Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Conference. These may be helpful as you consider your presentation for the 2023 conference.

Submission Guidelines

All sessions will be 60 minutes long. Please note that we discourage reading your work during the conference as a more interactive approach is preferred.

Only submissions that include all of the following items will be considered:

• Title of presentation (88 characters limit) 
• Format of presentation, i.e., panel, workshop 
• Abstract of presentation (150 word limit) 
• Complete contact information (email address and phone number) for each presenter 
• Biographic sketch of each presenter (150 word limit per presenter) 
• Detailed description of presentation (450 word limit)
• Topical session themes addressed (From Data to Action, Disability Inclusion, Designing Inclusive Pedagogies, Organizational Equity - Systems/People/Culture, Physical & Mental Health Pre- & Post-Quarantine: Our New Syndemic Normal)

Completed submissions must be uploaded by the January 4, 2023 deadline. You will receive an email acknowledgement of its receipt.

For questions, please email Maryann McKenzie at maryann.mckenzie@cuny.edu