Issue 2: February 9, 2015
Just 7 Days to Go!
Please encourage your colleagues to submit a proposal for the 2015 Annual Program Meeting in Denver, Colorado. We need your help to ensure that all 40 Tracks are represented.
All Calls for Proposals Open*
All calls for proposals are now open and will close at 11:59 pm (USA ET) on Monday, February 16.
For your reference, we have posted a 2015 APM Proposal Status Report (see below). Of the 40 tracks, 39 have received at least one proposal.
February 11
Phase 1 Proposal Review Recruitment Cycle
To ensure selection of high quality educational sessions for the APM, the peer-reviewed proposals undergo a two-phase evaluation process. In the first phase a pool of reviewers composed of individual CSWE members provides an initial assessment. Phase 2 reviews are conducted by the 40 track chairs and co-chairs. Their recommendations are forwarded to the Council on Conferences and Faculty Development (CCFD) for final decisions.
Criteria to Serve as a Reviewer
We are seeking a mix of baccalaureate and master’s educators who have
- Active individual CSWE membership in one of the following categories
- Full Member: Faculty and Administrators
- Full Member: Individual
- Associate Member: Emeritus
- Expertise in the content areas of up to three selected 2015 APM Tracks
- Demonstrated ability to critically review proposals
- Ability to make a firm commitment to be available during the 2-week review phase: Monday, February 23 through Sunday, March 8
Please encourage your CSWE member colleagues to register to serve as Phase 1 proposal reviewers! A formal call for phase 1 proposal reviewers will be distributed to eligible CSWE members on Wednesday, February 11.
February 18
Phase 1 Proposal Review Preparation
CSWE staff will report the names of the CSWE member proposal reviewers to track chairs and co-chairs, enabling them to recruit additional reviewers.
February 23–March 8
Phase 1 Proposal Review Cycle
This phase will be conducted by CSWE member volunteers who registered as Phase 1 proposal reviewers and are eligible to participate.
March 16–29
Phase 2 Proposal Review
This stage will be completed by the Track chairs and co-chairs from March 16–29. All Track chairs and co-chairs are asked to be available during these weeks to assist with the final proposal review tasks.
*Proposal acceptance decisions will be announced on Friday, April 10, 2015.