2025 Session Proposal Form

Please submit a separate form for each session proposal.

As the conference draws a broad group of professionals and stakeholders, we welcome proposals that cover a wide range of topics related to college access and completion and career readiness. Such topics might include and are not limited to: college and career readiness; student retention, persistence, and completion; programs and services for underrepresented students; educational equity; student wellness and emotional support; career and technical education; partnerships; career development experiences; education, business, and the economy; college costs, financial aid, and affordability; and community stakeholder engagement. In support of the conference theme of How do we build community?, session proposals also should explain how the information shared contributes to helping meet the needs of our students during this time of change, building community, and demonstrating best practices and lessons learned.

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* 2. Session description (please provide a 50-75 word description of the session topic, content, and the take away for the audience):

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* 3. Target audience for this session:

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* 4. Contact Information of Person Submitting Proposal:

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* 5. Contact Information of Session Moderator/Facilitator: (This person will introduce presenters and help with questions from the audience. Presenters are welcome to introduce and manage questions themselves, so a moderator/facilitator is not required.)

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* 11. Please provide any additional comments regarding the session you proposed or with the 2025 College Changes Everything Conference:

2025 College Changes Everything® (CCE) Conference
How do we build community?

Session Details:
The 2025 CCE Conference will be held in-person on July 17, 2025 at the Tinley Park Convention Center.

Interest sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes. A projector will be provided for presentations; presenters will need to bring their own laptop computer. Presentations will need to be submitted two weeks prior to the conference. Presentations using video/audio will need to provide their own equipment.

Deadline – Priority consideration will be given to session proposal forms submitted by May 6, 2025.

Non-Commercial Policy – Please note that sessions are to be non-commercial forums. Individuals should refrain from using brand names or endorsing specific products or services. Sessions are not to be used as a place for the direct promotion of a product or service.

Presenter Compensation – The College Changes Everything Conference does not provide any compensation for individuals accepted to serve as conference presenters. This includes compensation for travel-related expenses and hotel accommodations. Presenters will need to register for the conference.

Conference Registration – Presenters must register for the conference. Conference registration will open later this spring.

Thank you for submitting a session proposal form for the 2025 CCE Conference. The conference planning committee will follow up with you after the submission deadline of May 6, 2025 and all submissions have been reviewed.

For any questions, please email isac.collegechangeseverything@illinois.gov.

Click below to submit and close the online proposal form.