Request for Presenters

Play an active part in HELIX 2008 - submit a presentation proposal and help to create an innovative and informative program.

The 2008 HELIX conference program committee invites the online submission of presentation proposals that reflect directly to the four conference tracks: Administration and Leadership; Security, Networking and Infrastructure; Teaching and Learning with Technology; and Web Design and Development. Authors of accepted presentations will be invited to present their work at the conference in one-hour breakout sessions.

This is a great opportunity for you to get wider recognition for your work, share your ideas and expertise and make valuable contacts. It's easy to submit your proposal online.

Conference registration fees will be waived for one individual presenter per selected presentation. Please note that fees will be waived only for the first individual presenter listed on the online form.

• Presenters must register for the conference
• Presenters are invited to attend all conference events
• If lodging is required, presenters are responsible for their own arrangements.

Important Dates

• Submission Deadline: Nov. 13, 2007
• Notification Date: Nov. 26, 2007

Conference Tracks

Administration and Leadership

Target Audience: VP's of technology, CIO's, Senior IT administrators, managers and policymakers.

This track will focus on current issues of interest to those at multiple levels in IT leadership and decision making roles.

Possible session topics include:

• Business continuity
• Emergency notification systems
• Crisis management
• Strategic planning
• Privacy and policy
• Change/process improvement
• Collaborations and partnerships
• CRM
• Data-driven decision making
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk assessment

Security, Networking and Infrastructure

Target Audience: Network administrators, security specialists, user support analysts, help desk staff, trainers and internal support staff.

This track will focus on current trends, best practices and practical solutions for supporting IT users and maintaining secure systems.

Possible session topics include:

• Best practices
• Bandwidth management
• Wireless security
• Desktop support
• Server maintenance and support
• Portal/ERP integration
• Intrusion detection/prevention
• Identity management
• Emergency notification systems
• Disaster recovery
• Research computing
• Directory and authentication
• Network management
• Supporting mobile devices
• Data storage and retention
• Supporting Web 2.0 technologies

Teaching and Learning with Technology

Target Audience: Faculty, instructional technologists, media/library services staff, continuing and distance education professionals and educational technology support staff.

This track will address the issues associated with the evolution of teaching and learning with technology from the perspectives of those who design, deliver and support 21st century instruction.

Possible session topics include:

• Best practices
• Faculty development and support
• Pedagogy and teaching strategies
• Online and hybrid course support
• Teaching with Web 2.0 technologies
• Information literacy
• Collaborations and partnerships
• Social networking
• Mobile learning
• Game-based learning
• Instructional design
• Assessment strategies
• Learning space design

Web Design and Development

Target Audience: Higher education Web development and Web support staff.

This track will address the issues associated with designing, implementing and maintaining websites.

Possible session topics include:

• Best practices
• Applications development
• Open standards
• Design and branding
• XML and interoperability
• Content management systems
• E-commerce
• Copyright
• Web 2.0
• Portals
• Web applications security
• Usability
• RSS

Participation Information

All presenters are expected to register for the conference. Only the main presenter will receive a complimentary registration for the conference, April 2-4, 2008. Additional presenters must register at the regular conference fee.

Submission Procedure

Complete the online submission form.

Proposal Rating Criteria

• Clear presentation and essential information
• Relevance to conference theme and selected track
• Value, timeliness and usefulness of topic
• Amount of content appropriate for time allotted

Status of Proposals

The Conference Planning Committee will review proposals and notify the first individual listed on the presentation submission form of their decision by Nov. 26, 2007.

Equipment

MOREnet will ensure the breakout rooms will have the following equipment:

• An Ethernet connection
• Data projector and screen
• Podium
• Presenter head table

Presenters are responsible for bringing their presentation computers and any other presentation or additional equipment needs (e.g. computers, audio, video) they require. If there is additional equipment that requires setup, the presenter needs to explicitly detail this in their presentation proposal and notify MOREnet so consideration can be given to room availability, setup time, and resources before a final decision is made. Tan-Tar-A has audiovisual equipment available for rental. Call Tan-Tar-A at (573) 348-3131 for details.

Handouts

It is preferred to have handouts available for your session. Presenters are responsible for bringing those copies with them. MOREnet will notify presenters with information on the number of participants registered for each session two weeks prior to the start of the conference. After the conference is over, handouts can also be made available electronically on the conference website.

Attire

Dress for the conference is business casual.