Q: When will the Call for Convention Events open?
The AACC 2011 Call for Convention Events will open in mid July. The deadline to submit a proposal is September 20, 2010.
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Q: When and how will presenters be notified that their proposal was accepted?
Acceptance notifications will be sent out first via email and then by regular mail in mid November. Please add the email addresses aaccconvention@aacc.nche.edu and aacc@aacc.nche.edu to your accepted email address list, or your notification may land in your junk mail folder.
Q: What is the difference between a forum, poster session, and roundtable?
- Forum – A forum is a panel presentation delivered by at least two, but no more than four, presenters. It should allow for some audience participation, but the emphasis is on the information delivered by the presenters. Use of audiovisual equipment is expected. A forum is one hour in length.
- Poster Session - A poster session is an opportunity for one or several presenters to share information about a research problem, project, or study by developing a display on a set of poster boards (4' x 8'). Several posters are available at one time with the presenter(s) available to talk informally about the project with interested participants. The poster may include printed materials, graphics, and additional handouts. The session will last one and a half hours and presenters remain close to their displays for questions and discussion during this time. Use of audiovisual equipment is not permitted.
- Roundtable – A roundtable is usually led by only one person with the major focus on audience participation and information exchange. Roundtables are 45 minutes in length and more than one may be going on in the same room at the same time. Use of audiovisual equipment is not permitted.
Q: What are the criteria on which forum, roundtable, and poster session proposals will be judged?
Forum, roundtable, and poster session proposals will be judged on the following criteria:
- Is the topic innovative and relevant?
- Is time well allocated and the session well organized and designed to meet the needs of this particular audience?
- Are learning objectives measurable and achievable?
View the Evaluation Criteria page for additional information.
Note: Presentations cannot be sales pitches. If you are a vendor, please coordinate your session with a community college client. It is important to have both perspectives.
Q: What are the curriculum tracks for the 2011 AACC Convention?
View the Curriculum Tracks.
Q: What is the AACC Innovations Theatre ?
The Innovations Theatre is an opportunity to present information that puts the emphasis on fresh thinking and innovation. The Theatre will include a select number of 30-minute, interactive video/Internet presentations that spotlight innovation at community college campuses. Presentations will be 10-12 minutes long, followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A. The Innovations Theatre presentations will be presented in a special sponsored theater to be constructed as part of the AACC Exhibit Hall. Acceptance of presentations will be based on the following criteria:
1) level of creativity/innovation;
2) feasibility of implementation;
3) potential for solving a common and critical campus need.
The Theatre will be promoted in the convention program and daily throughout the event.
Q: How much does it cost to present a forum/roundtable/poster session?
There is no fee to present, but all presenters are required to register for the AACC Convention. Day rates are available. Presenters are responsible for their own air travel and hotel reservations.
Q: How much does it cost to host a social event/business meeting?
There is no charge for the meeting room. The organization hosting the event is responsible for making and paying for any catering arrangements and for making and paying for audiovisual equipment use or rental. Catering arrangements will be made with the assigned venue. Menus will be available in January 2011. Audio visual equipment can be rented through the official 2011 convention A/V provider.
Q: What audiovisual equipment is available for use in forums?
Presenters have a choice of the following items: LCD projector/screen, VCR, DVD Player, flipchart w/markers, speakers, Internet connection. An order form will be mailed out with the acceptance packet in January. Microphones: Each room will be set with one wireless microphone at the podium and two wired mics at the head table on stands. No other microphones will be permitted.
Q: Is audiovisual equipment available for use in roundtables and poster sessions?
Use of audiovisual equipment is not permitted in roundtables or poster sessions.
Q: Is there a fee for audiovisual equipment?
There is no fee for audiovisual equipment.
Q: Is internet access available for forums/roundtables/poster sessions?
Internet access is available for forum presentations only. Internet access must be requested at the time the proposal is submitted. Access will not be granted after this time.