Selection Process
General information
The Proposal Selection Committee is comprised of individuals from the Continuing Care Administration of DHS with significant experience in specific topical areas. Committee members are assigned a strategy, and they conduct a rigorous review all proposals for that strategy. Recommendations from each strategy group are coordinated by Odyssey staff to ensure variety and balance.
Many more proposals are submitted than can be selected. Proposals are chosen on the basis of the information submitted. Submitters are expected to follow the instructions carefully and supply all requested information. Missing or incorrect information could make the proposal ineligible for consideration.
Selection criteria
The proposed session must clearly apply to the target audience and fit into one of the four strategies. We seek presenters with substantial topical knowledge and solid experience in training, facilitating or speaking to medium- to large-sized groups.
Proposals are evaluated using the following additional criteria:
- Content that is current, practical, cutting-edge and relates directly to workplace needs
- A balance among proposals offered at the basic, intermediate, or advanced levels within key topical areas
- Programs and initiatives that demonstrate measurable program or business impact and results
- Completeness, accuracy and clarity of the proposal
- Clear, specific, and informative content which is directly linked to the workshop strategies
- A diverse slate of presenters representing multiple programs, regions, viewpoints, and organizations
Scheduling
To achieve a balanced conference program, Odyssey staff will determine the days and times that sessions are scheduled. Some speakers may be asked to repeat sessions that are considered especially relevant or popular, and others to combine sessions that are considered duplicative.
Notification
Odyssey staff will notify all speakers of the status of their proposals via e-mail by April 30, 2008.
The deadline to submit presentation proposals has passed
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