2024 NASPA Mid-level Administrators Conference (MLAC)

Reviewers will consider proposals that meet these standards:

1. The presenter(s) currently occupies a mid-level (or higher) position at their institution.

2. The program has a conceptually strong foundation and is well-written with clearly stated outcomes.

3. The proposed session format is engaging, involves audience interaction, and stimulates discussion.

4. The presenter(s) is qualified and demonstrates expertise in the subject matter.

The Planning Committee recognizes that the conference will attract members at different stages of their mid-level career. As such, below are the descriptions of the three acceptable content levels.

• Foundational programs are designed for professionals who are relatively new to the session subject matter. These sessions are basic in nature and introduce new or unfamiliar trends, issues, or practices and/or research in the field. 

• Intermediate programs are designed for professionals who have some experience or expertise in the session subject matter. These sessions typically explore emerging trends and issues and may also deepen practices and/or research in the field.

• Advanced programs are designed for professionals who have extensive experience and/or content expertise in the session subject matter. These sessions will focus on practices and research that advance the field.

Reviewers will consider proposals for sessions of a variety of types and formats:

• General Interest Session: These 50-minute offerings will take place throughout the conference and should have rich content and a degree of audience interaction and engagement. These sessions may have a variety of formats including a panel discussion, an interactive workshop, an engaging lecture/presentation, or other. All formats should allow for some audience interaction and engagement.
  
  

• Pre-conference Workshop: These two-hour offerings will take place during the morning of Sunday, June 11 prior to the official start of the conference later that day. They should have very rich content and a significant amount of audience interaction and engagement. Pre-conference Workshops should have some practical/application/skill-building elements.

Presenters will be notified of their program status by February 20, 2024 and session details (date, time, location) will be shared by March 15, 2024.

All presenters must be registered for the in-person conference. There will not be any virtual presentation opportunities.

• All presenters will be expected to pay for all the fees associated with attending the conference.
• All presenters will be expected to provide an electronic copy of their presentation which will be posted on the conference app for participants to view afterwards.
• Presenters and co-presenters who are AVPs (or the equivalent) whose proposals are accepted must register for the conference in order to present:

- Presenters and co-presenters who are AVPs (or the equivalent) whose proposals are accepted who do not wish to attend the full conference will be granted a complimentary presenter pass in order to attend only the session they are presenting.

- Presenters and co-presenters who are AVPs (or the equivalent) whose proposals are accepted who wish to attend the full conference will receive a 25% discount of their registration fee. All presenters will be expected to pay the other fees associated with attending the conference. 

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If you are experiencing financial hardship, you may qualify for a NASPA Foundation Membership Scholarship or NASPA Foundation Professional Development Access Scholarship, which can be used for this event.

Refunds will be given for cancellations, received in writing by March 29, 2024, less a $50.00 processing fee. In addition, a processing fee of $50.00 per registration will be charged for credit cards declined.

For a comprehensive listing of NASPA registration policies, please visit this page.