NED Teaching and Learning Conference
September 25 – 26, 2025
In-person (Minnesota State University Moorhead) and Online
The Network for Educational Development (NED) invites proposals for the 2025 NED Teaching and Learning Conference, which will be held in-person at Minnesota State University Moorhead and online on September 25 – 26, 2025.
Promoting Equity through Data Practices
Conference theme
At the mid-point of our Equity 2030 goal to eliminate equity gaps by 2030, we recommit to promoting equity through data-powered reflection, collaboration, and action. We approach equity gap data with an open and curious mindset as it can serve as a motivation for close-to-practice observation. Using those observations, we collaborate with colleagues and students to devise new processes, practices, and personas toward closing gaps. Inspired by the persistence of our students, we pursue our sustainable progress on our statewide, institutional, departmental, and personal equity journeys.
About the NED Teaching and Learning Conference
The NED Teaching and Learning Conference is an opportunity for educators to share their evidence-based experiences and learn from each other as we explore the theme Promoting Equity through Data Practices. The conference also provides opportunities for networking and collaboration among educators from different colleges and universities.
The conference will be held in-person and virtually. Participants can choose to attend both in-person at Minnesota State University Moorhead and virtual sessions, as some in-person sessions will be streamed to accommodate online attendees.
The conference is sponsored by the Academic and Student Affairs (ASA) Educational Development Committee.
Call for Proposals
The NED Teaching and Learning Conference Committee seeks proposals for sessions that provide attendees with the tools and resources needed to reposition, rethink, and revitalize systems and selves, and that are grounded in research and supported by evidence.
Proposals will be accepted in 3 formats:
| Format | Proposal Format Description |
|---|---|
| 50-minute session | Every 50-minute session will include active engagement by participants and substantial time for conversation. This type of session may include a panel discussion format. We encourage student co-facilitators. |
| Roundtable discussion | Roundtable presenters will facilitate a conversation around a topic robust enough to sustain a 50-minute discussion. Presenters should bring targeted questions to pose so those at the table can learn from and with each other. Roundtables are an ideal format for networking and in-depth discussion on a particular topic. |
| Poster session | Poster presenters will have a designated time for conversation. |
Additional Call for Proposal Details
- You may submit or be associated with up to two (2) proposals.
- If your proposal is accepted, all session presenters are required to register for the conference and pay the registration fee ($25 for online attendees, $75 for in-person attendees).
- All session presenters must pay for their own travel and lodging costs and other incidental expenses and are encouraged to use professional development funds and/or other institution-based funding sources.
- We are looking for presentation topics that are inclusive and diverse. Note that diversity is measured in many ways, including gender and gender identity, location, socioeconomic background, perspective, age, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
- Proposals will go through a double-blind peer review (See rubric for additional details).
- Presentations may be in-person or virtual (presenting off-site).
- Proposals are limited to Minnesota State employees.
Proposal Evaluation Criteria
- Abstract and outline quality
- Learning outcomes
- Inclusion of sources/literature citation
- Participant engagement
- Applicability
- Inclusive and diverse
View the NED Teaching and Learning Conference Proposal Rubric.
Required Submission Information
- Lead presenter‘s name and email
- Co-presenters’ emails
- Session Information:
- Title (strictly limited to 10 words)
- Each presenter’s name and institution
- Key terms (3) to describe your session
- Connection with the conference theme
- Key statement (i.e., mini-abstract or “elevator pitch,” 25 words)
- Session Details (content):
- Full abstract (150 words maximum; avoid identifiers where possible)
- 3 learner-centered outcomes
- Describe your engaged learning strategy (up to 100 words)
- Session outline (How will your content be presented across your allotted session time? Five-to-ten-minute segments are most helpful.)
- References: 3-5 Publications that serve as the underpinnings of your presentation (APA Style)
Submission Deadline
The submission deadline is March 15, 2025. Acceptance notifications will be sent by April 15, 2025.
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Contact
Catherine Ford
Program Director of Educational Development
Educational Development and Technology, Minnesota State ASA
All conference information will be available at MinnState.edu/NEDconference.
