Submission Deadline: October 16, 2024, at 4:59 p.m. ET
AACC will accept abstract submissions for consideration for inclusion on the agenda for AACC 2025 beginning on September 12, 2024. The deadline to submit abstracts is October 16 by 4:59 p.m. (ET).
To submit an abstract, you must be employed by an educational associate, corporate, or institutional member of AACC (unless you are a company that has purchased a NextGen Tech Demo or Ignite Session). Non-members may be co-presenters but cannot lead sessions at the AACC Annual.
Our system does not accept third-party email addresses (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail). To submit an abstract for consideration, you must use your official work email address.
Please keep a copy of the submission for your records. Once submitted, AACC is unable to provide copies of abstracts.
Submitted abstracts must align with one of the event tracks to be considered for inclusion on the AACC 2025 agenda.
Track 1: Transforming the Community College
Topics that can be discussed include but are not limited to guided pathways, hybrid and remote employment/offerings, teaching and learning, creating an equitable environment for teaching and learning, eliminating structural barriers to student success, and enhancing institutional operations.
Track 2: Technology-Enhanced Solutions
Topics that can be discussed include Artificial Intelligence, software that aids teaching and learning, and software that makes college operations more efficient and effective.
Track 3: Leaning into our Multiple Missions
Topics that can be discussed are ways that the community college is responsive to its local communities, including but not limited to transfer, alternative credentialing, dual enrollment, workforce development and job placement, remediation, advocacy, and community engagement.
Track 4: Partnerships and Collaboration
Examples of topics include creating mutually beneficial partnerships and collaborative efforts with K-12, business and industry, community-based organizations, and local and/or state government.
Track 5: Leadership and Professional Development
Topics include faculty development, leadership development, mentoring, and coaching programs for students and employees.
AACC 2025 will accept abstracts in the following formats.
Ignite Session
Session Duration: 30 minutes
Maximum Number of Presenters: 2
These 30-minute sessions introduce a singular concept or initiative with actionable steps for implementation. Speakers must be strategic and disciplined in content sharing and time management.
Ignite sessions are ideal for:
· Speakers that are not accustomed to providing longer presentations
· Sharing a concept or initiative in a compressed timeframe
Fireside Chat
Session Duration: 45 minutes
Maximum Number of Presenters: 3 (including the moderator)
Fireside chats are a more intimate take on presentations presented behind the traditional lectern. A moderator is seated on stage with an interviewed guest(s) to allow the conversation to flow naturally. The stage is set with armchairs to keep the atmosphere relaxed. However, while informal, the moderator must be prepared with their research and 2-3 questions to ensure the session goes in the right direction. You can invite audience interaction by allowing questions to be asked from the floor or through technology.
Fireside chats are ideal for:
· Speakers who have a great message but aren’t natural presenters
· Getting a different perspective from a popular speaker on the circuit
· Encouraging audience participation
Think Tank
Session Duration: 60 minutes
Maximum Number of Presenters: 3
A Think Tank is a 60-minute session focusing on a single issue or question. Initially, a presenter orients attendees to the problem or question and relevant context. Then, attendees break into small groups to explore the issue or question and finally reconvene to share their enhanced understanding through a discussion facilitated by the chairperson. The abstract should briefly identify the question or problem to be addressed, the relevant contextual factors, and the roles of the individual breakout groups.
Think Tank sessions are ideal for:
· Focusing on a single issue or question
· Encouraging audience participation
· Opening dialogue between attendees
Skills Building Workshop
Session Duration: 75 minutes
Maximum Number of Presenters: 4
May be offered for CEU credit
These 75-minute workshops teach a specific skill and include one or more exercises that let attendees practice using this skill. They provide a hands-on opportunity to practice the skill. They must have an established goal and specifics about what they will cover and include learning outcomes that are measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-based.
Skills Building Workshops are ideal for:
· Providing a structured workshop that identifies what an attendee is expected to walk away from the session with
· Providing attendees with hands-on experience
· Giving attendees feedback to strengthen their understanding
Pre-Conference Seminar
Session Duration: Between 3 and 8 hours
Maximum Number of Presenters: N/A
May be offered for CEU credit
A pre-conference workshop is a session that helps participants develop specific skills or competencies before the conference. Pre-conference workshops, including collaborative learning, active participation, and rich content, can be crucial to professional development. They are often scheduled outside the regular conference, lasting three to eight hours. Pre-conference workshops usually require additional registration and fees, which may include workshop materials and breaks.
AACC will also provide peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Peer-to-Peer Learning is not a formal session.
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Session Duration: 45 minutes
Maximum Number of Facilitators: 1
This is not a formal session. No technology is provided.
These small group discussions bring together people interested in specific topics to learn from and share their experiences.
One presenter only (must participate in a facilitated discussion pre-conference training)
Peer-to-Peer Learning sessions are ideal for:
· Allowing attendees to drive the agenda
· Encouraging audience participation
· Opening dialogue between attendees
Each room will be equipped with an LCD projector and screen. All session presenters must bring laptops. If using a MacBook, attendees must also bring an LCD projector adapter to connect the MacBook to the LCD projector. A few rooms will be equipped with internet, which can only be requested when submitting your abstract.
Each session type includes different questions (and may require content uploads). Please review the description to ensure it is aligned with your chosen abstract type. You should compile all requested information before beginning your abstract submission.