CHIIPs* Call for Proposals
*Conference for High-Impact Instructional Practices
Conference Theme:
Human-Centered Teaching
ETSU’s 9th annual CHIIPs (Conference for High-Impact Instructional Practices) will be from 9:30 – 4:30 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carter Moulton, creator of the Analog Inspiration card deck. He will be sharing with us an interactive keynote address focusing on the value of trust-centered instructional practices in the new world of AI.
The conference will include up to three concurrent sessions plus a poster session following the keynote presentation. The conference committee invites you to submit proposals that highlight the power of human-centered instructional practices that foster student well-being and deeper engagement in your on-ground or online classes. We are interested in how you are designing learning environments that are trusting, kind, and empathetic.
Call for Proposals Deadline: May 29, 2026
CHIIPs 2026 Call for Proposals
Conference Proposals:
The conference committee invites you to submit interactive session or poster proposals that connect to the conference theme and that highlight what you are doing in your classroom – online or face-to-face – to contribute to excellence in teaching in the higher education setting.
Interactive sessions will be 50 minutes long.
Please note:
- This conference addresses instruction in the college setting.
- Our conference is intended as one of collegial support and sharing. Proposals from those who are promoting their brand or products, or are not otherwise active in higher education instruction, will not be considered.
- See our forthcoming vendor options if you would like to promote a product (watch here for more).
Deadline for proposals:
Friday, May 29, 2026 (6:00 pm, Eastern)