43rd Annual RA Conference Presentation Proposal

Presentations are slated for 45 minutes and are categorized as the following: Community Building & Programming, Wellbeing, Social Justice and Diversity, The RA Role, and the Professional Track.

Please note that all sessions will be hosted in person. All accepted presentations will be 45 minutes in length.

Proposals are due by OCTOBER 23RD, 2026

General Presenter Information
Name of Presenter: Name of Presenter: First Last
Job Title & Institution
Presenter Email
Names of other presenter(s)
Job Title of other presenter(s)
Other Presenter(s) Email
Please provide a 2-3 sentence bio of the presenter(s).
Are you attending the conference outside of presenting?

Are you attending the conference outside of presenting? Yes No
General Presentation Information
Title of Presentation
Abstract: In 25-75 words, please prepare a description of your session as you would like it to appear in the conference program.
Preferred Session Time (choose all that apply):

Preferred Session Time (choose all that apply): Session #1 (9:45 am – 10:30 am) Session #2 (10:45 am – 11:30 am) Session #3 (1:45 pm – 2:30 pm) Session #4 (2:45 – 3:30 pm)
Please select which track your program should be placed.

Please select which track your program should be placed. The RA Role Social Justice & Diversity Wellbeing Community Building & Programming Student Affairs in Action (for Professional staff)
Track Descriptions

Community Building & Programming : These sessions are focused on sharing ideas, experiences, acknowledge that can be utilized to build and maintain a successful, and healthy, community. Programs could include: Passive programming, or active community building ideas.

Wellbeing : This track hosts sessions that are dedicated to sharing information around healthy habits in relation to alcohol/substances, nutrition, stress, fitness, relationships, and conflict resolution.

Social Justice and Diversity : This track hosts sessions that are dedicated to helping attendees identify multiple levels of diversity, help explore their own development and understanding of social justice, and ways to intentionally create an inclusive community through the RA position.

The RA Role : This tracks hosts sessions that are dedicated to learning more about the RA role and what it means to be an RA. This includes all things related to the RA position. Examples may include creating personal balance, confrontation, dealing with difficult students, staying motivated or communication.

Student Affairs in Action : This track is designed for current professionals to engage in sessions centered on best practices, innovation, and shared interests within the field of student affairs. Led by professionals currently in the field, these sessions create a collaborative space to exchange ideas, strengthen expertise, and explore emerging trends that shape professional practice.

43rd Annual RA Conference Presentation Proposal

General Presenter Information

General Presentation Information

Track Descriptions