Student Academic Conference
Planning Resource Page

Committees:

If you would like to be involved in the planning process for the Student Academic Conference please send an e-mail to acconf@mnstate.edu and indicate the following: 1. The subcommittee you would like to join. (Publicity, Logistics, or Program) * See descriptions of each by clicking on the links below. 2. Times and days you are not available to meet throughout most weeks.

Publicity, Logistics, and Program

Announcements:

Student Organizer Position Opening

Looking for a way to make some extra money but don't have time for a regular job with set hours? The Student Academic Conference is looking to hire a Student Organizer to assist with preparations for the conference. For more information check out the position announcement. . The student organizer will be able to work independently and set own schedule to complete assigned tasks.

The Student Academic Conference is a one-day conference that features presentations of MSUM students. This year's conference will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in the Comstock Memorial Union. To learn more about this conference visit the conference web page below:
http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf

Find out More about the Student Academic Conference

There will be an informational meeting about the Student Academic Conference on (Date, Time, Location) for any faculty or staff who is interested in assisting with the planning of this year's conference. Rolls and juice will be provided, please r.s.v.p. to acconf@mnstate.edu if you plan to attend by (date). If you cannot attend this meeting, but wish to be involved in the planning of the conference please contact (Name)

This year the conference will be held on (Date). Presentation applications will be due (date). Check out this year's and previous conference web pages that are linked to the main page which provide a wealth of information to encourage your students to present at the conference. It is located at: http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf

The Student Academic Conference is a one-day conference that features presentations of MSUM students. This year's conference will be held Wednesday, April 9, 2003 in the Comstock Memorial Union. To learn more about this conference visit the conference web page below:
http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf

Be a part of the planning team for the Student Academic Conference

There are three committees that work to coordinate the Student Academic Conference and they are listed below along with a link to their task lists:

Program Committee - http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf/planners/program.html

- If interested in being on this committee contact Ryan Sylvester (3175) sylvest@mnstate.edu

Logistics Committee - http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf/planners/logistics.html

- If interested in being on this committee contact Dr. Andrew Conteh (4009) conteh@mnstate.edu

Publicity Committee - http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf/planners/publicity.html

- If interested in being on this committee contact Cindy Preston (2578) preston@mnstate.edu

Recognize an ALUM
As is tradition the keynote speaker for the conference will be a former MSUM student. Any faculty or staff member can nominate a former student who would address a general topic of any of the following areas: Importance of Undergraduate Research/Scholarly Activity, Pursuit of Knowledge rather than Pursuit of a Degree, Importance of Liberal Arts Background, Cross Discipline Research, or Sharing Knowledge Across Disciplines. To nominate: Submit the name, educational background, involvement while at MSUM, professional achievements, current status, and why you feel he or she would be a good candidate for the keynote speaker. Nominations can be sent to acconf@mnstate.edu Nominations are due by Friday, December 20, 2002.

Recognize a Current MSUM Student
In addition to the keynote speaker, there has always been four students selected to respond to the keynote address. These students represent each of the four academic divisions (1 per academic division). The academic deans have always initiated some form of nomination process within their division to select the representative for the division. Please assist your dean in this process by submitting names of students you feel would represent the division well in this regard. The deans have been requested to select their representative by (date)

Notice to Faculty

As you plan your syllabus and other calendars for next semester, please keep in mind the Student Academic Conference which will be held on (date). The deadline for submitting applications to present at the conference is (date). For more information on the conference please visit the conference web page: http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf or contact (name and e-mail)

Also if you have a portable computer projection unit in your department/area please do not plan on using it the day before, day of, or day after the conference as we need all units in the Comstock Memorial Union for the conference.

Nominate a Student Presenter

Nominate a Student Presenter
Do you know students who should present their work at the Student Academic Conference? Sometimes a little encouragement from faculty and staff can go a long way. But to really put your message over the top, give us your student's name and contact information and President Barden will send a letter of encouragement to your student. Nominate your student on-line by Friday, December 20, 2002 at:
http://appserv.mnstate.edu/acadconf/studentnominees.asp

Notice to Students (Encouragement to Present after conference posters are hung)

Presentation applications for the Student Academic Conference are now available throughout campus (particularly academic departments) hanging from the red conference posters. If you are interested in presenting please pick up an application and submit it before the (date) deadline. To apply on-line visit the conference web page at: http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf

Notice to Student Presenters

Congratulations you will be presenting at this year's Annual Student Academic Conference!

You are about to be a part of the largest conference ever, featuring 151 presentations by at least 234 students!

In order for this conference to be successful, I need the following from you by (Date) so that all corrections can be made to the conference program, name tags, and web page:

1. Check to make sure the spelling of your name is correct (If your name is listed more than once it means you are presenting more than once) Also note your presentation time and location:
http://appserv.mnstate.edu/acadconf/2003/list_of_presenters.asp

2. Check your abstract for errors. The abstracts are listed in presentation number order, i.e. the reference number next to your name.
http://appserv.mnstate.edu/acadconf/2003/listing_report.asp

3. Verify your meal choice:
http://appserv.mnstate.edu/acadconf/2003/student_details.asp

Poster Presenters:
You can start setting up your posters at 7:30 a.m. Your poster will be on display all day, but you have been assigned a session time to be at your poster to answer questions for any of the conference attendees.

Check out the conference web page:
http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf/2003/

Check out the conference schedule:
http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf/2003/schedule.html

Consider attending one of the presenter information sessions to help you prepare for the conference:
http://web.mnstate.edu/acadconf/2003/seminar.html

Thank you for your attention to these matters! If you have questions or updates please send them to acconf@mnstate.edu

Meeting Minutes:

09/25/2000 Meeting

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