Submit a Session Proposal

Primary Guidelines for Teach-In session submission in the fields below:

Session Presentation Teams must have at least two members (more is very welcome and common), at least one of whom must be a faculty or staff member.
We also encourage local community members as co-presenters.
Abstract approval will be contingent on fitting with the mission of the Teach-In, as well as clarity of writing and use of inclusive language.

Finding Co-Presenters

Our hope is that students, faculty, and staff can find ways to connect around topics of interest. That said, we know there are occasions when a person wants to present, but cannot find a partner. Should this be you, please email us at [email protected] and we will do our best to assist.

CRITERIA	CONSIDERATIONS
Relevance	Is this topic in alignment with the purpose of the Teach-In? (to address topics related to inequality and systems of oppression, as well as social justice and liberation.)
Application	Can the ideas presented in the proposal be used to positively influence the campus climate at Grand Valley State University?
Clarity	Is the purpose of the session well articulated?
Engagement	Does the proposal articulate an opportunity for participants to engage with the ideas presented? Can the audience interact?
Presenters	Is a student the main presenter? Is a staff or faculty member their co-presenter?

2026 Teach-In Session Proposal Submission

Teach-In session submissions are made using the form below. We particularly solicit collaborative student/faculty/staff/community teams that involve educational frameworks for opening dialogues on inequality, systems of oppression, social justice and liberation in the format of workshops and other engaged pedagogies. Please keep in mind that a GVSU Teach-In session is practical, participatory and action-oriented. We especially encourage topical contributions with an intersectional framework (considering interconnections of racism, classism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, xenophobia, etc.), and sessions that integrate faculty, staff, and students as co-creators.

Submission Deadline: Sunday , October 11, 2026 at 11:59PM

* denotes a required field

Session Information

Please provide this information exactly as you want it to be published.

Here's an example of a proposal

Session Title: *
Please enter at most 10 words. You currently have:

Session Description: *
Please enter at most 80 words. You currently have:

How will this session engage with the audience? *
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What are the learning outcomes participates will gain? *
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GVSU values Educational Equity & Well-Being.

Select how this session will promote discussion of one or more of the following topics at GVSU (check all that apply): *
Foster a Sense of Belonging
Address Systemic Concern
Support Well-being

Select one or more of the following topics this session addresses (check all that apply): *
Age
Disability (mental, physical, etc)
First Generation
LGBTQIA+
Military and Veteran
Race/Ethnicity
Religion/Spiritual Affiliation
Sex/Gender
Socio-Economic Status
Well-being
Not listed Please specify a value for Select one or more of the following topics this session addresses (check all that apply):

Session Format (Teach-In sessions should engage participants; no more than half the session should be a formal presentation): *

Coordinating Presenter's Information

The coordinating presenter must be a GVSU faculty, staff member or graduate student.

Please provide this information exactly as you want it to be published.

Coordinating Presenter's First Name *

Coordinating Presenter's Last Name *

Coordinating Presenter's Email *
Please enter a GVSU email address ending in @gvsu.edu or @mail.gvsu.edu.

Coordinating Presenter's Email (Confirmation) *

Select the option which best describes this coordinating presenter. *

Co-Presenter's Information

The co-presenter is not required to be a student, however, it is strongly encouraged!

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Co-Presenter's First Name *

Co-Presenter's Last Name *

Co-Presenter's Email *
Please enter a GVSU email address ending in @gvsu.edu or @mail.gvsu.edu.

Co-Presenter's Email (Confirmation) *

Select the option which best describes this co-presenter. *

Additional Co-Presenter(s) Information

Please select the number of additional-co presenters you would like to add. This is where additional faculty/staff, student or community member can be added.

Co-Presenter 1

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Additional Co-Presenter's First Name *

Additional Co-Presenter's Last Name *

Additional Co-Presenter's Email *

Additional Co-Presenter's Email (Confirmation) *

Select the option which best describes this additional co-presenter. *

Co-Presenter 2

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Additional Co-Presenter's First Name *

Additional Co-Presenter's Last Name *

Additional Co-Presenter's Email *

Additional Co-Presenter's Email (Confirmation) *

Select the option which best describes this additional co-presenter. *

Co-Presenter 3

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Additional Co-Presenter's First Name *

Additional Co-Presenter's Last Name *

Additional Co-Presenter's Email *

Additional Co-Presenter's Email (Confirmation) *

Select the option which best describes this additional co-presenter. *

Co-Presenter 4

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Additional Co-Presenter's First Name *

Additional Co-Presenter's Last Name *

Additional Co-Presenter's Email *

Additional Co-Presenter's Email (Confirmation) *

Select the option which best describes this additional co-presenter. *

Provide as many time slots as possible. Please make sure you hold these on your calendar, as we will use your availability to build the schedule.

Please select the dates for which your group is available to present: *
Tuesday November 10th (face-to-face sessions will be in Kirkhof Center on Allendale campus).
Wednesday, November 11th (face-to-face sessions will be in the Seidman Center (SCB) on Pew Campus).

Additional Notes

Human Verification *

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