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T1W 2023: Presentation application deadline extended

The presentation application deadline for the 2023 Toward One Wisconsin Conference, to be held in Appleton, has been extended to noon on Jan. 9.

T1W organizers have invited Lawrence faculty and staff interested in being presenters to submit proposals that include collaborative and innovative approaches, best practices, cutting edge research, and/or success stories that focus on four conference tracks:

  • Workforce Track: Increasing opportunities for inclusion in Wisconsin’s workforce
  • Community Track: Creating inclusive communities
  • Education Track: Cultivating Equity in Education
  • Health Track: Building health equity in Wisconsin

Conference sessions are scheduled throughout the day on April 25 and 26 at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley. Each session will be 60 minutes.

Proposals must be submitted online. Call for proposals will be closed at noon on Jan. 9, 2023. Proposals will be considered using the following criteria:

Relevance: The proposed session should address one of the Track session topics.

Approach: The following should be clear: the session description and objectives; how the session adds value to the conference and serves attendees; who the target audience is; what modes of facilitation the presenters will use; and what takeaways participants can expect.

Creativity and innovation: The session should bring to bear a new lens or perspective on its topic by presenting original research, applying personal or theoretical knowledge, and/or demonstrating new models or evidence-based practices.

Impact: The session should lend itself to professional or personal application. It should be designed to encourage attendees to contemplate follow-up, continued exploration, and action planning on various levels.

To submit a proposal, click here: https://inclusivity-wi.org/rfp

Find more details on the conference here: https://inclusivity-wi.org/t1w-2023/submit-a-proposal/

If you have any questions about the proposal submission process, contact Sharon Hunter at Shunter@uwsa.edu or call 715-600-1136.