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CHEC is holding our second National Forum for leaders in Christian higher education, May 25-27, 2015 at Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Our theme, Faithful Student Formation: Shaping a New Generation, will focus on student formation in all of its varying dimensions--intellectual, spiritual, social and emotional--as we seek to challenge Christian educators to be faithful in carrying out this crucial task. CACSD (Canadian Assoc for Christians in Student Development) will hold its annual conference in conjunction with the Forum. Subthemes will include student mental health (in cooperation with CACSD), student spiritual formation, developing a comprehensive Biblical worldview, formation of a sense of calling and vocation (rather than just employment) and equipping for cultural engagement in our pluralistic context. In each of these areas tracks will also deal with the differing realities and approaches for graduate/seminary students and for Indigenous Peoples. The National Forum will also be an opportunity to raise the profile of Christian higher education in Canada which we believe will have direct benefits for our member campuses. Administrative leaders, faculty, and students will be inspired and challenged to deepen their understanding of their place in Christian higher education as a national movement.

Call for Proposals: The National Forum is also a unique opportunity to gather with your peers and colleagues from CHEC institutions and to develop new professional relationships with those from across Canada in similar positions. Together we will examine current trends and share and discuss best practices amongst our members that will improve our efficiency and effectiveness in crucial areas. To this end, CHEC is seeking the cooperation of leaders from our various campuses to step forward and contribute or suggest the names of participants who can make a contribution.

The schedule will include plenary sessions, general breakouts and peer-group breakouts. We invite you to submit a proposal for the general and peer-group breakouts showcasing academic and co-curricular practices and programs on your campus related to your field or the Forum theme.

Proposed papers/presentations/panel discussions might include:
• presenting an empirical study or set of reflections in an area of your expertise
• offering a model for improving efficiency and effectiveness within your area of expertise
• showcasing academic and co-curricular practices and programs on your campus
• sharing a developmental plan or program that has improved your service

If you are recommending a leader for us to contact, please include their area of expertise and the possible subject of their breakout. The time allotted for papers/presentations/panel discussions is 75 minutes, of which at least 15 minutes should be for inviting dialogue with participants. You are encouraged to collaborate with colleagues from within and beyond your institution in preparing a proposal.

Please complete the online RFP form no later than February 13, 2015.

For more information, please contact Nita Stemmler, at 519-948-8170 or nstemmler@checanada.ca.

Please note that if your proposal is accepted, you will still be required to register and pay the registration fee.

Lead presenters should complete this form and will be the main contact.

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* First Name:

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* Institution:

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* Please add full contact information for each additional presenter.

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* If needed, add additional people below (please include all contact information):

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* Please choose one of the following formats that best describe your breakout:

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* Breakout Title (Please ensure the title is short and meaningful. Note that it is not necessary to include your institution's name in the title since your name and institution will be a part of the session description.):

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* Include an abstract of no more than 100 words. If your proposal is accepted, this abstract will serve as the basis for your session information and will appear on the conference website and in the onsite program. Please be concise and accurate with your writing. Avoid flowery and overly descriptive prose. Use the abstract to clearly state the intended outcomes of your session and what attendees will gain. Remember that attendees are looking for opportunities to engage with your topic in meaningful ways.

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* Choose one of the following that best describes your breakout:

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* Please identify who will benefit most from your presentation?

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* The session I am proposing will most benefit people who (choose one content level):

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* Proposed session resources will include (choose all that apply):

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