Boiler Share Symposium seeking presentation proposals

Organizers of the third annual Boiler Share Symposium on June 5 are seeking presentation proposals. The symposium brings together Purdue staff and faculty to tap into local expertise and learn from each other by presenting and/or attending presentations on various topics. Proposals are due April 27.

During the daylong symposium, campus partners will focus on how Purdue faculty and staff can best help students move the world forward. The symposium, set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5, will begin with a keynote address and will include presentations by campus partners throughout the day. 

Haley Cutler, assistant director of learning communities and faculty liaison in University Residences and one of the organizers of this year’s Boiler Share Symposium, said, “We look forward to building on the success of the past two years' events of bringing together our faculty and staff to share our talents, knowledge and resources to improve our campus environment for students as one united campus community.”

Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit presentation/workshop proposals. The planning committee anticipates multiple presentation submissions on a variety of topics. Some of the topics the committee hopes to receive are: 

* Successful faculty/staff collaborations.
* Who do I call when I need help?
* Crisis intervention training.
* Addressing mental wellness on campus. 

* Collecting data to tell your story. 
* Enrollment management issues.
* Financial aid issues.
* Suicide prevention training.

* SafeZone training.
* What happens when students violate campus policies?
* Helping students navigate difficult conversations. 

* Cross-cultural communication strategies. 
* Using Gallup and StrengthsFinder with students.
* Are your office and marketing materials ADA-compliant? 

Details on proposal submissions are at Boiler Share Symposium 2018. Details on the Boiler Share Symposium are available online.