Interested in presenting research or creative work at a conference? Want to set up a symposium of experts on a particular topic? Submit a proposal to the 2014 A2RU NATIONAL CONFERENCE being held here at Iowa State University, Ames, IA this coming fall! Proposals are due April 8th. a2ru.org/events/2014-a2ru-national-conference-iowa-state-university/ 2014 A2RU NATIONAL CONFERENCE Wednesday, November 5 – Saturday, November 8, 2014 Iowa State University, Ames, IA CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS & ARTISTS The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) invites proposals for panels, breakout sessions, creative submissions and posters for its 2014 national conference hosted by Iowa State University, November 5-8, 2014. Faculty, deans, administrators, funders, leaders and students from any discipline who engage in arts-integrative interdisciplinary efforts are welcome to participate. Extended deadline! Proposals now due by Tuesday, April 8. Download the Call for Proposals (PDF) Download Conference Proposal Sheet only (Word file) IMPORTANT DATES Proposals Due: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Registration Begins: (online portal will be available soon) Notification of Selection: Friday, May 9, 2014 Overview The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) is a partnership of almost thirty institutions committed to the expansion of the arts in research universities and ensuring the greatest possible institutional support for interdisciplinary research, curricula, programs and creative practice. The a2ru national conference is an opportunity for faculty, deans, administrators, funders, leaders and students from any discipline who engage in arts-integrative interdisciplinary efforts to convene and share ideas, best practices, research, creative work and networks. The theme for the 2014 conference is Edge Effects, which serves as an apt analogy for the great wealth of arts-integrative interdisciplinary research, curricula and creative practices in which a2ru partners engage. At these edges scholars and creators from the arts and other disciplines form unique relationships, make creative and scholarly adaptations and, in many cases, create new fields, knowledge and modes of creative expression. The “edge effect” refers to the changes in population and diversity of species where habitats meet, compete and overlap. In those boundary spaces, or edges, ecologists often find greater numbers of species from both habitats as well as greater biodiversity than found in either. The edge is where we find plants and animals from each habitat that form unique relationships, make adaptations and contribute to the emergence of new species. Expected Outcomes The a2ru 2014 national conference will establish: 1) Multiple forums for open and nuanced conversations about the opportunities and challenges faced by peers who engage in arts-integrative interdisciplinary work in the research university. This includes, but is not limited to, separate conversations for those at the administrative level, the faculty level, those focused on research, and those focused on curricula and students. 2) Strategic roundtables based on particular fields or arts-integrative interdisciplinary manifestations (e.g. data visualization, computer science/music, additive manufacturing/sculpture, art/medicine, and others). 3) Presentation space for research, curricula and community-based projects in the epistemological “third space” between and within the arts and other fields (especially sciences/technological fields). 4) Opportunities for attendees to share best practices, tools, research, and networks, and to learn from both established and emerging scholars and practitioners. General Guidelines Proposals from faculty, administrators, staff and students will be considered, but those from a2ru partner universities (click here for a list of partners) or those invited by a2ru leadership will have preference. Both individual and group proposals are encouraged. Applicants may submit more than one proposal and be considered for more than one type of session. Acceptance for a session implies a commitment to attend that session and participate in person. All presenters are required to register for the conference. Proposals will be reviewed by pertinent a2ru committees and staff. Proposal Guidelines Faculty, administrators, staff and students are invited to submit a 500-word presentation proposal for a 1) panel, 2) breakout session, 3) creative submission, and/or a 4) poster. Proposals should be anchored in arts-integrative interdisciplinary work, and research-based proposals are especially desired. PROPOSAL OPTION #1 Panel Presentation a2ru plans to schedule 10-15 panels during the course of the conference, and each panel will be comprised of 4-5 speakers and a discussant. Panel speakers may volunteer to serve as their panel’s discussant. Discussants will be tasked with giving an additional 10 minute “wrap up” analysis of the main ideas and questions raised by the work of the other panel presenters. Discussants are also expected to moderate a 20 minute Q&A session at the end of the scheduled panel. Proposals may include suggestions for other panel members, but a2ru reserves the right to determine panel participation. Individual presentations should be fifteen minutes long, and presentation proposals should fit into at least one of the following: Research: Share ongoing or completed research in which arts practices are both integrated and integral. Curricular: Discuss best practices, pedagogy, and other topics related to curriculum development, execution and assessment. Co-Curricular: Discuss student-centered activities and best practices supported by the university that complement but are not part of the regular curriculum. Community Connections: Share research and programmatic best practices relating to community engagement. PROPOSAL OPTION #2 Breakout Session a2ru plans to schedule 8-12 breakout sessions during the course of the conference; both individual and group proposals will be considered. a2ru encourages a variety of formats, including but not limited to: roundtable discussions; participative workshops; hands-on or technological demonstrations; and best practices presentations. Breakout sessions will be scheduled for 45 minutes. The following topics are strong suggestions for guiding breakout session proposals, but additional topics related to arts-integrative interdisciplinary work are encouraged and will be considered: Tools and Strategies for Arts-Integrative Collaboration and Practice Assessing Impact of Research/Output Recognition Assessing Curricular and Programmatic Success Funding Interdisciplinary Research, Projects and Programs Issues in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Teaching Recruitment, Tenure Practices and the Future of “Cluster Hires” Teaching “Creativity”/Critique and Feedback Mechanisms in the Classroom Models & Issues Concerning Arts + Humanities/Social Sciences, or Arts + Science/Engineering, etc. Physical Spaces & Environments for Interdisciplinary Collaboration Infrastructure & Resources for Student Success PROPOSAL OPTION #3 Creative Submission a2ru invites individual and group proposals that share knowledge in a format beyond the conference presentation. Presenters may propose artworks, small-scale installations, informal performances, recitals, readings and other creative forms of expression for consideration. Five to eight elected events and installations will open on and off-site throughout each day of the conference, and will serve as another means of engaging and expressing the constellation of issues relating to arts-integrative interdisciplinarity. Presenters should expect non-traditional, small-scale “pop-up” spaces to be available, and are encouraged to explore and showcase iterative processes and studies along with finished pieces. Submission proposals should be the direct result of interdisciplinary activity and/or collaboration. Whether an individual or collective effort, a2ru is particularly interested in works that could only come to fruition at “the edges.” Applicants with questions about available spaces are encouraged to contact Lauren Fretz, a2ru Education Specialist, at [email protected]. Logistics and planning specifics for accepted creative submissions will vary depending on the installation or performance, so accepted partners should expect to work closely with staff from a2ru and colleagues at ISU leading up to the conference. Space and presentation format constraints may be a factor in selection of creative proposals. The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities and Iowa State University cannot guarantee insurance coverage for works participating in the conference. PROPOSAL OPTION #4 Poster Session a2ru invites individual and group poster proposals that reflect arts-integrative interdisciplinary research, work and/or collaboration. Presenters will stand with their posters to answer questions and discuss their courses or findings for a two-hour period, and posters will be available for display for at least one full day during the conference. Each presenter will be assigned to a numbered display panel. Posters should be no larger than 32” tall and 40” wide, and should include: Title and authors (font should be at least 1” high) Abstract (no more than 300 words) Introduction Methods Conclusion/Results Visual Data/Tables/Figures Contact Information Participants are encouraged to bring at least 50 copies of their papers. More information will be provided about the poster session once proposals have been submitted and accepted. REQUIRED PROPOSAL SUBMISSION MATERIALS 1) Conference Proposal Cover Sheet 2) Presentation/Project Proposal (500 word max; creative submissions must include space/time/equipment/AV requirements) 3) CV 4) For creative submissions, provide work samples in the format that best suits the project. Up to five .jpg images (300 dpi) for art works and installations; video or audio excerpts no longer than 5 minutes (links preferred); and full transcripts of readings and/or performances. Video, audio and installation work samples are not required to be completed works or professionally produced, but must represent the work that is being considered for inclusion at the conference. Please email all submission materials to [email protected] no later than Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Submissions may also be mailed to Lauren Fretz at: University of Michigan, Duderstadt Center Suite 1400, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2094. QUESTIONS? Please email Lauren Fretz, a2ru Education Specialist. More information on registration, travel, lodging and the conference schedule will be available soon.
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