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Guidelines 

If you are a Unit Chair, Presenter, or wish to Propose a New Unit, consult our updated Polices and Procedures document for guidance. 

Presenters, be sure to complete the Program Participant Form, when submitting your proposal.

Due Dates for Unit Chairs

June 30
Unit Chair submits Call for Papers to President-Elect. See past CFPs.
Oct 31
Presenters submit proposals to Unit Chair
Dec 1
Unit Chair submits up to two conference sessions (traditional panel, roundtable, joint, performance, etc.), submission statistics, proposals, and participants form to President-Elect
Dec 1
Unit Chair submits rejected proposals that might be used in alternative forums to President-Elect
Dec 15-24
President-Elect notifies that Unit Chairs should provide notification of proposal acceptance.
Dec 15-24
President-Elect notifies that Unit Chairs should provide notification of proposal rejection.
March
Unit Chairs prepares presenters that attend the Annual Conference