Research Manuscripts
Research manuscript submissions share the results of a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods study that contribute to the emerging leadership education and educational strategy discourse. Submissions will include a clear statement of research purpose, a review and synthesis of related literature, a clear explanation of methodology, a discussion of findings and conclusions, and appropriate recommendations.
Session length: 20-30 minutes (contingent upon number of sessions at the event)
Submission word limit: 5000 words (excluding abstract and references)
See the Research Manuscript Submission Template for details.
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Practice/Application Manuscripts
Practice/application manuscript submissions will discuss a project, program, practice or tool that has been implemented. Application manuscripts should include a clear issue statement, a grounding of the pedagogy/ in salient literature, description of the application, discussion of outcomes and implications, and recommendations.
Session length: 20-30 minutes (contingent upon number of sessions at the event)
Submission word limit: 4000 words (excluding abstract and references)
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Workshops
Workshops provide an opportunity for a longer, more in-depth experience and active participation around an innovative educational practice, teaching and learning tool, or research method. Facilitators will include opportunities for active attendee participation and/or knowledge sharing.
Session length: 90 minutes
Submission word limit: 2000 words (excluding abstract and references)
Appendices: Up to 4 additional pages of resources can be included in the submission that do not count toward word limit
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Panels
Panel chairs bring together 3-4 experts in an area of work for facilitated discussion and question and answer opportunities. Panel topics may be practice, research, or pedagogy/learning focused and interdisciplinary panels that reach across areas of expertise are encouraged.
Session length: 90 minutes
Submission word limit: 2000 words (excluding abstract and references)
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Roundtable Discussions
Roundtables allow participants to discuss and share ideas with each other on a topic of shared interest with the aid of a facilitator. These small, informal discussions may focus on nascent research or program ideas to facilitate collaboration around shared interests to strengthen future projects. They also serve as opportunities for conversation and community building among leadership educators with similar interests.
During roundtable sessions, facilitators should provide a brief introduction to the topic and allow attendees to discuss and share ideas with each other. The facilitator serves as a guide and frames the conversation, and encourages active discussion from the group.
Each roundtable session will last 30 minutes, and participants are encouraged to come and go between roundtables during the session as they please. Facilitators should be prepared to engage attendees as they come and go.
Session length: 30 minutes
Submission word limit: 500 words (excluding abstract and references)
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Posters
Professional quality posters outlining either leadership practice or research relevant to the leadership education field are encouraged. Submissions from scholars and practitioners are encouraged. Posters should introduce, share, or describe an interesting practice or program in the field of leadership education or describe an existing research project at either the emerging or final stage.
Session length: Posters will be available for viewing and interaction during a live, 90-minute poster session
Submission word limit: 500 words (excluding abstract and references)
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Lightning Talks
New submission category for 2026! Lightning Talks are brief presentations of an educational practice shared with conference attendees during a plenary session (i.e. breakfast or lunch). The practice being shared may cover a broad range of topics, including traditional classroom activities, professional education (e.g., workshops by coaches/consultants/facilitators), online education activities, and graduate education.
Session length: Presentations are 5-minutes in length with 5 Power Point slides
Submission word limit: 500 words (excluding abstract, references, and facilitator outline)
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