Subject: LICSPA Conference is FREE!
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Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2020 20:08:32 +0000
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Now that we have your attention... 
It's Time to Get Excited...
We Have Big News!
Now that we have your attention...
We hope you are all doing well and that the fall semester is off to a great start. We are sure it's been a busy and challenging few weeks for all of you. With that in mind, we are brining you a few updates pertaining to the 2020 Annual Conference that we think  you'll be excited about! 
The deadline to submit proposals for Educational Sessions is extended to September 28, 2020. 
The Awards Conference Subcommittee is now accepting nominations to recognize our members for all their hard work - check out our new award categories! Deadline to submit is October 5, 2020. 
Finally, and our biggest announcement - we are pleased to provide access to the 2020 Annual Conference free of charge for all LICSPA Members! 
Be sure to read on for specific details about each of the above items as well as links to submit your proposals and nominations. Stay tuned for more important announcements about the 2020 Annual Conference! 
Lend Your Voice...
Submit a Educational Session Proposal
The extended deadline to submit an Educational Session proposal is September 28, 2020. The 2020 Annual Conference will feature three different kinds of educational sessions. 
15-minute Mini Presentations 
30-minute Presentations 
45-minute Roundtable Discussions 
Here is an Application Guide to make this process as streamlined as possible. We advise potential presenters and facilitators to use it as a checklist to ensure that you have all the required information and are familiar with the proposal application.

Click the button below to submit your proposal once you and any co-hosts are ready! If you are presenting with multiple people, only one of you needs to submit a proposal. Please submit your proposal prior to September 28, 2020. 
Submit  an Educational Session Proposal 
Recognize Yourself and Your Peers...
Submit an Award Nomination!
At the onset of conference planning, the Awards Conference Subcommittee was charged with reinvigorating LICSPA awards for the 2020 Annual Conference. The subcommittee truly rose to the challenge and are excited to present you with our new and improved LICSPA award categories! 
Innovation Award:  For our 2020 Annual Conference, in keeping with our theme of From Hurting to Healing, we are asking our nominators to give special consideration to one of the following prompts when nominating an initiative or program: 
Programs or initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, civic engagement, and/or community activism 
Programs or initiatives that continued or expanded student engagement in a virtual setting 
Individual Excellence Awards:  In addition to our theme, we are asking nominators to give special consideration to one or both of the following prompts when nominating an initiative or program: 
Demonstration of an innovative spirit through the use of technology or creative methods of updating a process, engaging students/colleagues, or transitioning to remote operations 
An individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, helped build bridges, and showed empathy for students and colleagues throughout the challenges presented by the last year 
LICSPA Founder's Award:  This new award honors the founding organizations and professionals of LICSPA for their commitment to collaboration and bringing the Long Island region of Higher Education together. This award seeks to recognize individuals  who encourage work between college campuses through webinars, socials, and professional development that has raised the bar on educational and student services to benefit the entire Long Island Higher Education community. 
Click the button below to complete the nomination form - please be sure to recognize yourself and your amazing peers! All award winners will be announced at the 2020 Annual Conference on November 5 & 6, 2020. The deadline to submit a LICSPA Award Nomination  is October 5, 2020. 
Submit  an Award Nomination 
For the First Time Ever...
LICSPA Annual Conference is FREE!
You read that right... we are pleased to offer complimentary 2020 Annual Conference registration for all LICSPA members! We understand this is a challenging time for both professional and personal budgets. We do not want typical conference fees to be a hindrance to our members - connecting with colleagues and sharing ideas is more important now than ever before! So,  for the first time ever, individual members and affiliates of institutional members can access our Annual Conference for free!

Don't see your institution below? Click the button below to become a LICSPA member today to access the 2020 Annual Conference! Individual and Institutional Memberships are available.

LICSPA Member Institutions as of September 14, 2020: 
Adelphi University 
Five Towns College 
Hofstra University 
Long Island University 
Molloy College 
New York Institute of Technology 
New York Institute of Technology - College of Osteopathic Medicine 
St. John's University 
Stony Brook University 
Suffolk County Community College 
SUNY Old Westbury 
Webb Institute 
Become  a LICSPA Member 
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