Call for Presentations

PROPOSAL REVIEW.

Members of the Selection Committee will review all proposals. We strive to offer a balanced program of educational sessions by selecting proposals that best fit within the mission of the student conference. Final selections will be made by the conference program organizers from proposals accepted. Strong preference given to single speaker presentations and local presenters.

PROGRAMMING .

Sessions conducted by practitioners that include practical, immediately applicable tools will be given preference. SHRM seeks presentations that will provide our students with information that will improve their interest in HRM, ability to obtain employment, improve effectiveness on the job, and excel in their student chapters.

Areas of focus include careers in HR, the HR competency model and major trends shaping the workplace within the next 3-5 years. Personal development and leadership are also valuable components of student conference programming. Alternative views and counterpoint issues are welcomed, particularly when lessons learned from first-hand experience are offered as models/examples. The topics listed in this document are only suggestions. Other subjects are welcome and will be seriously considered.

Proven Speaking Ability

SHRM seeks experienced presenters with proven speaking ability. Those with a track record of speaking and performing well at conferences will be given preference.

Proof of Performance

Accepted forms of proof of performance are videos and evaluations from a program the speaker previously presented. Letters of recommendation, marketing brochures, books and articles will also qualify. Evaluations should show your quality ratings and scores from previous speaking engagements. Please include the number of attendees present and define the rating scale. If you are an academician, we cannot accept classroom evaluations as proof of performance.

A NOTE CONCERNING HONORARIA.

SHRM has a tradition of using educational conference sessions as a platform for innovation in the field of human resource management. We look for contributors who are willing to share their expertise WITHOUT expectation of payment in the spirit of networking, a purpose for which the Society was founded. Travel expenses related to speaking at the conference may be negotiated. Your participation helps us to educate and mentor the HR leaders of tomorrow!

We expect presenters to:

· meet all deadlines;

· retain the session content, audio/visual needs as originally submitted;

· not add a co-presenter or change the identity or number of presenters without permission from SHRM;

· provide high-quality handouts by the date and in the format requested;

· honor SHRM's commitment to provide education by not showcasing or promoting the speaker's practice, services or products;

· respect SHRM as the sponsoring organization with either positive or neutral comments from the platform;

· be available for press interviews. (Please remember that members of the press may attend your session.)

In return, SHRM will:

· Provide a complimentary registration to the regional student conference, including educational programs and social events.

· Grant you valuable professional exposure.

· Provide you with your evaluation scores after the conference.

SHRM^® 2014 Regional Student Conference(s)

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
 

All information must be typed and submitted either on this form or in this exact order.
Submit your name as you wish to see it published.
Please include your professional designation (Ph.D., Ed.D., SPHR, PHR, etc.), after your last name.
We will allow a maximum of two proposals per person.

Please list your name, title, company and address below:

Ms. Mr. Mrs. PHR SPHR Ph.D. Ed.D. Other

Name:

Title:

Company:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone Number: Fax Number:
 

E-mail Address (REQUIRED):

Will you have a co-presenter? Yes No

If yes, please duplicate this form for your co-presenter and attach the completed form with your own submission. Please note that SHRM does NOT reimburse for co-presenter expenses.

TITLE OF SESSION:

SUMMARY OF SESSION:

In 75 words or less, provide a summary of the content in the text field below. If you are selected to present, the description submitted below will be used in promotional brochures and the SHRM website.

Please Note: SHRM may change and/or reduce your title/description for program clarity.

Briefly list the primary learning objective of your presentation:

BIOGRAPHY:

In 75 words or less, provide a brief biography in the text field below. If you are selected to present, the biography submitted below will be used in promotional brochures and the SHRM website.

Please Note: SHRM may change and/or reduce your biography for clarity.

Please check the box below that best describes the level of knowledge participants should have to benefit from your presentation.

Introductory - requires little or no previous knowledge of the subject matter

Intermediate - requires at least a basic knowledge and some undergraduate HR knowledge

Advanced - requires at least graduate-level HR knowledge or practical work experience

How did you receive this Call for Presentation form?

Email Sent by Colleague Previous Speaker Other:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

By signing this proposal I give SHRM permission to record my presentation (if eligible) for the purpose of educating SHRM student members at a later time. I UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL NOT RECEIVE AN HONORARIUM; if I have a co-presenter, he or she will not receive an honorarium and will not have his or her expenses reimbursed. If selected, I agree to adhere to the deadline schedule furnished by conference organizers. I understand that my conference presentation is not a showcase for promotion of my business, practice or product, and I will not sell my products or services from the SHRM speaker platform. I also understand that press may be present during my session.

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Signature Date

Please submit the completed form by email to tara.fournier@shrm.org along with proof of performance. Incomplete applications will not be considered.