CUNY STUDENT AFFAIRS CONFERENCE

Cultivating Communities that Thrive for the Future

Call for Proposals

Submission Deadline:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Proposal Submission Form

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2026 CUNY Student Affairs Conference. We invite proposals that highlight innovative practices, research, programs, partnerships, and emerging trends that support student success across the City University of New York.

Proposals must include the following information. Please review each section below before beginning your submission.

Primary Presenter 

  • Name: 
  • Title: 
  • Institution/Department: 
  • Email: 
  • Phone Number: 

Co-Presenter(s) (if applicable) 

For each co-presenter, please provide: 

  • Name: 
  • Title: 
  • Institution/Department: 
  • Email: 

Provide the title for your proposed session.

Each session title is limited to 150 characters, inclusive of spaces and punctuation.

You can use WordCounter.net as a tool to review and edit your session title.

Identify the track(s) that best aligns with your proposal: 

  • Student Success & Retention  
  • Student Engagement & Belonging  
  • Mental Health & Well-Being  
  • Equity, Inclusion, Diversity & Accessibility  
  • Leadership Development  
  • Career Development & Experiential Learning  
  • Academic Advising & Support Services  
  • Technology & Innovation  
  • Assessment & Data-Informed Practice  
  • Community Engagement & Civic Responsibility 
  • Professional Development & Supervision  
  • Other: ______________________ 

Identify which format best aligns with your session. 

  • Educational Session (50 minutes)  
  • Panel Discussion (50 minutes)  
  • Interactive Workshop (50 minutes)  
  • Roundtable Discussion (50 minutes)  

Identify the audience type(s) that best aligns with your proposal. 

  • New Professionals
  • Mid-Level Professionals  
  • Senior Leaders  

Provide a concise summary (150 words maximum) of your session for use in conference publications if selected. 

Please provide a detailed description (500 words maximum) of your proposed session, including: 

  • Purpose and rationale 

  • Key topics to be addressed 

  • Relevance to student affairs professionals 

  • Examples, research, or evidence that will be shared 

  • Opportunities for participant engagement and discussion 

Using the prompt below, describe three learning outcomes for session participants. 

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: 

1.

2.

3.

Share details about engagement activities and practical application of your session content.

 

How will participants be actively engaged during the session? 

  • Discussion  
  • Small Group Activities  
  • Case Study Analysis  
  • Q&A  
  • Reflection Activities  
  • Interactive Polling  
  • Other: ______________________ 

 

What practical strategies, tools, or resources will participants be able to apply at their institution following this session? 

Share additional background information on your proposed session.

 

Has this program been presented previously? 

  • Yes 
    • If yes, where and when?
  • No

 

Will audiovisual equipment beyond a standard projector and screen be required? 

  • Yes 
    • If yes, please describe what is needed.
  • No