From: John S. Briscoe [mailto:jordache98@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 9:07 AM To: John S. Briscoe <jordache98@hotmail.com> Subject: 2018 HBCU Faculty Development Network Call for Proposals [cid:~WRD001.jpg] CALL FOR PROPOSALS 25th Annual HBCU Faculty Development Network Conference Jackson Marriott Downtown Hotel Jackson, Mississippi Theme: Programs for Enhancing Quality: Strategies that Work November 1-3, 2018 The 2018 HBCU Faculty Development Network Conference will focus on programs for enhancing quality in higher education institutions. The conference will also showcase some best practices and emerging pedagogical practices and programs that enhance students' academic success. Additionally, there will be sessions that will enable participants to address interdisciplinary strategies, student learning outcomes, and current research. Ensuring quality in higher education has been a cornerstone of the HBCU Faculty Development Network Annual Conference. For over 25 years the HBCU Faculty Development Network has covered a variety of programs for administrators, faculty and staff, aimed at improving students learning outcomes. Programs range from quality management, curriculum development, and faculty development, etc. This year's conference celebrates 25 years of continuous programs and service in developing the faculty workforce, especially at HBCU institutions. We cordially invite you to participate in the 25th Annual HBCU Faculty Development Network Conference to be held in Jackson, Mississippi, November 1-3, 2018. The conference offers three full days of workshops, concurrent sessions, round-table discussions, plenary sessions, and a poster session. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for participants to network and exchange ideas proven successful in teaching and learning, network with colleagues, and develop practical skills that can be put to immediate use upon return to their respective institutions. Each will take away from this conference, useful information that works and will assist you in enhancing your current role. We invite faculty, administrators, and personnel of all areas that support the academic program to submit proposals for consideration at this year's conference that support our theme of "Programs for Enhancing Quality: Strategies that Work." Conference proposals should be in line with one of the strands. Submit proposals to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DV67LQB The proposal submission deadline is June 9, 2018 Conference Registration: https://www.regonline.com/registration/Checkin.aspx?EventID=2390547 For additional information contact Laurette B. Foster, Executive Director lbfoster@pvamu.edu/936.261.3640<mailto:lbfoster@pvamu.edu/936.261.3640> <http://www.hbcufdn.org> www.hbcufdn.org<http://www.hbcufdn.org> John Briscoe HBCUFDN Coordinator