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TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS • Breakouts: New this year – Breakout sessions will now be 60 minutes in length (down from 75). These sessions should

provide in-depth coverage of the topic at hand while still allowing time for Q and A.

• Roundtables: New this year – Roundtable sessions will be 25 minutes instead of 30 minutes to allow for sufficient time to get to the next session. These small-group discussions not only give presenters time to hit the highlights, but offer participants a chance to share their own ideas, all in a less formal, more collaborative setting. Also new this year – presenters will present their sessions twice (instead of three times) so that each has the opportunity to attend one of the roundtable sessions.

GENERAL GUIDELINES Presenters may be marketing and PR professionals or CEOs from two-year colleges or professionals from organizations with related expertise and mission. Conference organizers reserve the right to edit session titles and descriptions for conference promotional materials and to suggest alternative formats or joint presentations as appropriate. NCMPR will provide basic audiovisual equipment to support keynote and breakout presentations, including microphones, LCD projectors, Internet access, etc. Other special equipment needs may be arranged at the presenter’s expense. Presenters are responsible for furnishing their own laptop computers and software if required for the presentation. Presenters are encouraged to provide handouts for all participants. Presenters are expected to pay all expenses to the conference. Those who are NCMPR members must also pay conference registration fees. The submission of a proposal will be considered as a commitment to participate in the 2014 District 1 conference if the proposal is selected for presentation, and it indicates that you have permission and support from your college CEO.

Call for Presentations NCMPR 2014

District 1 Conference Oct. 12-14

National Harbor, Maryland

At National Harbor, where CAPITAL CREATIVITY shall reign large, we’re looking for YOU to join us in all the excitement! As you have come to expect, we’ll be sharing best practices, hearing from industry leaders and learning what’s new in the world of community college marketing and public relations.

Have a few capital ideas of your own? Consider sharing them with your fellow NCMPR District 1 colleagues and submit a proposal for either a breakout or roundtable session. Please note: We’ve made a couple of changes that should make this year’s conference even better. By the way, if you’re presenting, it’s a great way to justify your presence at the conference. Come on – share your capital ideas and creativity, and submit your proposal today!

The deadline for submitting proposals is Thursday, May 15.

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SUBJECT AREAS Marketing • Integrated Marketing • Market Research • Marketing Plans • Comprehensive Marketing/Advertising Programs • Direct Mail Campaigns • Measuring ROI Public Relations • Publicity • Government Relations • Community Relations • Media Relations • Special Events • Crisis Communications

Design • Graphics and Design • Photography • Website Design • Digital Imaging • Designing for Print • Designing for Online

Recruitment / Retention / Outreach • Enrollment Management • High School Recruitment Programs • Successful Retention Programs • Customer Service Personal and Professional Development • Sustaining Creativity • Coping With Stress • Dealing With the Daily Realities of our Fast-Paced

Profession • Management Issues • Climbing the Career Ladder Technology • Website Development • Web Content Management • Mobile Websites • Mobile Apps Social Media • Integrating Social Media Into the Marketing Mix • Social Media Plans and Strategies • Social Media Channels (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,

YouTube, etc.) • Social Media Policies

QUESTIONS? For more information, contact: Mary De Luca, District 1 Director The Community College of Baltimore County, MD (443) 840-5215 mdeluca@ccbcmd.edu

Laurie Farrell, Programming Chair Anne Arundel Community College, MD (410) 777-7253 lafarrell@aacc.edu