Presentation Proposals for WACUBO 2023

The presentation submission window is now closed. The Program Committee will review submissions and notify presenters whether they have been selected by October 2022.

WACUBO's 2023 Annual Conference will be held in Phoenix, Arizona, April 30–May 3, 2023. The 2023 Program Committee seeks presenters from WACUBO member institutions to share their experiences/stories as they address issues facing college and university business officers today. These proposals should give consideration to our conference theme "Rising to the Challenge."

Since 1937, The Western Association of College and University Business Officers has offered business officers in the western region opportunities to develop professionally, to identify solutions for issues affecting higher education, and share their expertise with their colleagues. Our membership includes institutions in the western United States, Canadian Provinces, Mexico, and other Pacific Rim nations.

Questions about proposal submissions may be addressed to the WACUBO office at [email protected].

Business Partners interested in presenting at the 2023 conference will need to submit their proposal for approval. Business Partner presentation slots are available for sponsors starting at the Bronze sponsorship level ($10,000 or higher). Inquiries may be directed to the Business Partner Showcase Committee at [email protected].

Submit Your WACUBO 2023 Business Partner Call for Proposals Today!

WACUBO 2023 Presentation Proposal Guidelines and Requirements

Guidelines

The Program Committee encourages submissions from the broad range of WACUBO members:

those from large and small institutions
from four-year universities and community colleges
from executive leadership to frontline staff
on topics across finance, human resources, facilities and space management, auxiliaries, safety, and information technology
addressing any of the many challenges we face: the ways we work, diversity and inclusion, transformational change, customer service, compliance, campus climate, and crisis management, among others.

Individual presentations are welcome as well as panels from across multiple institutions.

Presentation timeslots are 75 minutes.

Proposals will be reviewed by the WACUBO 2023 Program Committee and selected based on how well the presentation addresses the following criteria:

Originality of concept and approach
Relevance of the challenge addressed
Clarity of expression
Organization of the presentation
Completeness of the submission

The Committee will notify proposal submitters of their selection for the program by October 2022.

Conference registration is required for all presenters. Discounted registration for up to two attendees will be provided for each proposal selected for the conference.

Submission Requirements

Submitters are encouraged to gather the following information before launching the form. All submissions must include the following information for all presenters:

Presenter Information:

Name
Title
Member Institution
Address
Email Address
Phone Number
One to two sentences listing credentials
Speaker Bio

Concurrent Session Presentation

Title
Brief Informational Description (two to three sentences)
Proposal Synopsis (500 words or less) outlining the problem, solution, lesson(s) learned, and a statement of how this information will benefit your colleagues
Learning Objectives (3 minimum)
Presentation Field of Study
Element(s) of engagement related to course content
Course Level

Permission for WACUBO to record the presentation
Permission for WACUBO to publish presentation materials

Headshots for conference promotional materials will be requested if submissions are selected.