The theme for the 2009 CCME Annual Symposium is
“Embracing Our Heroes – Shaping
Our World; Educating Servicemembers, Spouses and Families”
Proposals can be submitted on line at CCME Concurrent Session Proposals from August 11 - October 10, 2008.
Information about concurrent sessions:
Point of Contact: Linda Richardson
Help us spread the word about how academe, corporations and federal organizations are embracing our heroes and their families through innovative educational programs and service partnerships. Share “Best Practices” that will engage conversation and promote community interests for all attendees.
Embracing Our Heroes – Shaping Our World,
Educating Servicemembers, Spouses and Families
The Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) invites you to submit a proposal for presentation at the 2009 annual symposium.
The theme of the 2009 CCME Conference is “Embracing Our Heroes – Shaping Our World; Educating Servicemembers, Spouses and Families”. The demands placed today upon our military members and their families are unprecedented. According to the APA Presidential Task Force on Military Deployment Services for Youth, Families and Service Members dated February 2007, Over 1.5 million troops have been deployed since September 11, 2001; 500,000 of them served at least 2 tours in a combat zone, 70,000 have been deployed three times and 20,000 have been deployed at least 5 times, leaving over 700,000 children in America with at least one parent deployed. As of August 2, 2008, 34,000 military have been physically wounded in action. The widespread psychological effects of this war will not be known for years to come. Undoubtedly, the military community needs our support.
We want to hear your perspectives on ways in which this population is being served and encourage you to actively participate in the 2009 Symposium by submitting a proposal for a concurrent session.
Some suggestions for this year’s concurrent sessions are:
Ø achieving quality, equity and efficiency in higher education;
Ø innovative program outreach and delivery methods;
Ø how to meet student aspirations and enhance motivation;
Ø introduction of new tools and technologies;
Ø federal, state and corporate programs for students and families with special needs
The deadline for proposal submissions is Friday, October 10, 2008. All presenters are expected to pay the CCME conference registration fee if attending the entire conference. Everyone who submits a proposal by the deadline will be eligible to win one free registration for the 2010 CCME conference. The winner will be determined in a random drawing.
Proposals will be evaluated and selected based on the following criteria:
- Description and quality of content
- Adherence to conference theme and category
- Application of content to practice
- Engagement of the audience
Electronic submissions are required.
Click here to use the concurrent session submission form.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Richardson, Concurrent Sessions Chair, linda.richardson2@mcguire.af.mil, Phone (609) 754-5343.
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