We invite proposals that showcase recent or ongoing research and evaluation that actively seeks to advance student success both inside the classroom and beyond it. Projects will capture student success in broad terms, including but not limited to improving retention and persistence, increasing graduation rates, supporting vulnerable student populations, developing students as leaders, the effect of community engagement on student success, or any related topic that demonstrates a positive impact on the overall success of Charlotte students. Proposals that highlight collaborative thinking or invite collaboration on future projects are encouraged.

We welcome proposals chronicling the ways faculty and staff leverage access to resources and collaborative partnerships to immerse Charlotte students in hands-on learning experiences. Proposals may explore educational efforts through professional experiences, undergraduate and graduate research, community project-based learning, service-learning, and first-hand career exploration outside of the classroom to develop skills and encourage problem-solving and reflection.

We invite proposals that showcase best practices in reciprocal and mutually beneficial community partnership development and collaboration for Charlotte student learning and/or success. This might include co-creation with community partners, navigating institutional barriers in partnership, or maintaining strong partnerships over time. We enthusiastically welcome proposals that include community partners as co-presenters. 

We invite proposals incorporating student data into projects related to the Charlotte Model, such as student success and/or belonging throughout the student life cycle. Data can be derived from, but not limited to, student affairs, institutional research, enrollment management, or primary data collection methods. Additionally, we are interested in hearing from groups on campus that maintain student data. Potential topics may include data availability, matching requirements, and examples of use. The goal of this track is to provide participants who wish to collaborate on future projects with foundational knowledge around accessing and utilizing data. 

Submissions for the Policy & Practice track will include recent and ongoing studies that emphasize applied work, policy issues, or practical problems directly or indirectly related to Charlotte student success or community-based teaching. Policies and practices could be focused on diversity in enrollment and learning, creating belonging, academic success, and post-graduate success. Proposals that showcase collaborative efforts to engage policy-makers and practitioners across sectors are encouraged.