Individual Paper Sessions
If you are presenting a paper session at CUFA, you should plan to create a digital presentation (ie, powerpoint, ect.) that you can present at the conference. At the convention center you can plan to have access to a projector to present your presentation. Please come prepared with any necessary connection cables and adapters that your laptop may need.
Research Into Practice Sessions (RIPs)
If you are presenting a RIP session at CUFA, you should plan to create a digital presentation (ie, powerpoint, ect.) that engages participants in discussion. At the convention center you can plan to have access to a projector to present your presentation. Please come prepared with any necessary connection cables and adapters that your laptop may need.
Projects in Progress Sessions (PIPs)
If you are presenting a PIP session at CUFA, you should plan to create a digital poster that can be displayed on your laptop or accessed via QR code. Poster presenters will set up their digital posters on tables in the session room and be accessible for any questions from viewers.
Story Circles and Symposiums
While you are not required to present a digital presentation for these sessions, you are welcome to. At the convention center you can plan to have access to a projector to present your presentation. Please come prepared with any necessary connection cables and adapters that your laptop may need.
Additionally, below are key responsibilities and guidelines for each role.
CHAIRS
Your attendance is ESSENTIAL. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
Keep track of time, giving each presenter equal time, typically 12 minutes per paper/presentation.
Facilitate the Q&A session (additional guidelines are below).
Please read the abridged land acknowledgment located at the podium or table in each room.
Use the following facilitation norms to guide the session:
Engage as an active listener, learner, and inquirer.
Share the microphone, limit interruptions, and adjust as needed to ensure inclusive participation.
Share from your personal experience and respect the experiences of others.
Avoid assumptions about identity, and don’t ask anyone to represent their social group.
Understand the difference between intent and impact, and take responsibility for how your words and actions may affect others.
Embrace disagreement and discomfort as part of the conversation, remaining engaged even when topics are challenging.
Offer feedback that encourages deeper thinking without dismissing others’ experiences.
Stay present mentally and physically throughout public and private sessions.
Prioritize self-care.
Care for each other.
If your session’s discussant is absent, please lead an open discussion with participants.
PRESENTERS
Submit your papers to the discussant by the time outlined in your acceptance email.
Follow these norms for your participation:
Engage as a listener, learner, and inquirer.
Share the microphone, limit interruptions, and adjust participation to ensure balance.
Speak from personal experience and honor others' experiences.
Don’t make assumptions about identity or ask individuals to represent a perceived social group.
Be aware of the difference between intent and impact, and take responsibility for how your words and actions affect others.
Disagreement and discomfort are part of learning; stay engaged even in challenging conversations.
Offer constructive feedback that broadens perspectives.
Stay present both mentally and physically in all sessions.
Take care of yourself.
Care for each other.
DISCUSSANTS
Frame your remarks as invitations to explore ideas and consider how the papers align with the conference theme.
Use these norms when providing feedback:
Approach as a listener, learner, and inquirer.
Share the microphone, limit interruptions, and adjust as needed to promote inclusivity.
Speak from your experience, and honor the experiences of others.
Avoid assuming identity and avoid asking individuals to represent a perceived social group.
Recognize the difference between intent and impact; be accountable for your impact on others.
Embrace disagreement and discomfort as part of the learning process.
Provide feedback that promotes reflection and growth, rather than undermining others.
Practice self-care.
Look out for each other.