Micro-CHIIPs* Call for Proposals
*Conference for High-Impact Instructional Practices
Conference Theme:
Nurturing Student Curiosity: Eager to Learn More?
ETSU’s 4th Annual Micro-Conference for High-Impact Instructional Practices (CHIIPs) will be January 7, 2025, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Bonni Stachowiak, host of the "Teaching in Higher Ed" podcast and author of several books about teaching in higher education.
The conference committee invites you to submit proposals that connect to the conference
theme and that highlight what you are doing in your classroom – online or face-to-face
– to contribute to excellence in teaching. For example, how do you encourage your
students to be inquisitive, or how do you inspire their imaginations so that they
think more creatively?
Call for Proposals
Conference Proposals:
The conference committee invites you to submit proposals that connect to the conference theme and that highlight what you are doing in your classroom – online or face-to-face – to contribute to excellence in teaching in the higher education setting.
Sessions will be 45 minutes long and be presented on Zoom. See Call for Proposals document for additional details.
Please note:
- This conference addresses instruction in the college setting.
Our conference is intended as one of collegial support and sharing. Proposals from those who are promoting their brand or products, or are not otherwise active in higher education instruction, will not be considered.- See our forthcoming vendor options if you would like to promote a product (watch here for more).
Deadline for proposals:
November 24, 2024 (5:00 pm, Eastern)
Developing Your Proposal:
Proposals may involve topics including, but not limited to:
- Inclusive pedagogy & grading practices
- Inclusive course design
- Access and accessibility
- Active learning for all class sizes
- Learner-centered teaching
- Engaging syllabi
- Student engagement
Teaching with technology
Online education
Scholarship of teaching and learning
Collaborative learning
Interprofessional learning
Submit Your Proposal (ETSU Affiliates)
(Non-ETSU Affiliates: Please submit your proposals directly to teaching@etsu.edu.)