We’re trying something new! We need some funding to help make this year as great as the last. You want to help us out, you know you do!
Thanks in advance for your efforts!
Here at Last! Here at Last
Come one, come all to our REGISTRATION page. (See the link marked Registration!)
It’s up, it’s functional and it’s waiting for all of you to come register. We can’t wait to see you there!
Call for Proposals Date Extended
Hey folks.
We need some more presenters/speaker applications. We want to hear what you have to say! Submit soon. Deadline extended until September 10th! Submit to outstandingutk@gmail.com
OUTstanding Call for Proposals Due Soon!!
August 28th is coming soon! Get your proposal submission form in! Check under “Docs” here on the OUTstanding website!!!
Call for Proposals
Did you see our call for proposals yet? You should check it out? And submit by August 28th, 2012!
We want you to present at OUTstanding 2012!!!1
OUTstanding at Knoxville Pride
We had fantastic community support for OUTstanding at the Pride parade today! And of course, a fantastic new banner! Hopefully you have your save the date on your fridge!
Proposals 2012
Open Call for Proposals! Deadline is August 28, 2012. Submit to outstandingutk@gmail.com
We are looking forward to returning and brand new ideas for proposals this year! We are open to a plethora of creative, inventive, and thought-provoking proposals from diverse individuals, organizations and groups on current LGBTIQ Issues. Please read all guidelines and information below. To submit a proposal, please click the “Submit a Proposal” button. If you are unable to fill out the PDF Form, find the WORD document on the “Documents” page.
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Submit proposals by August 28th, 2012 via one WORD document to outstandingutk@gmail.com
Please provide the following information.
1. The name and contact information (including institutional affiliation, email address, website and especially telephone number) of the lead presenter and any co-presenter(s), if applicable. You are welcome to also attach any photos, logos, or images for your presentation or group.
2. Title of the presentation and type of session (presentation, workshop, scholar forum, or performance.
3. A short biography of presenter(s), no more than 100 words in length, which will be included in the conference program.
4. A 100 word abstract, which will be provided on the website and in the seminar program, that should consist of the following information. Convey how great your session will be for attendees!
– Title of the presentation and content in to theme.
– Type of session the proposal is for (Presentation or Panel, Workshop, Scholar Forum, Performance).
– Objectives of proposal.
– Presenter names, titles, or organization affiliation and any contact or website information you wish to share with the public.
5. A brief summary of your official proposal, no more than one page.
Participants:
OUTstanding is a free, one day seminar open to the public but with a focus on university students and Knoxville community ranging from newcomers to LGBTIQ issues to advanced understandings of LGBTIQ issues.
Types of Session Proposals
There are four types of conference sessions to choose from: Presentation (or Panel), Workshop, Scholar Forum, and Performance. The sessions can be geared toward any organizing level such as introductory, intermediate or advanced.
“Presentation” or “Panel”
A “Presentation” allows you to describe and share a topic or your work. Presentations should be 40 minutes each, leaving time for discussion. Presentations can also be 15 minutes each and may be grouped and time limited by the conference organizers with other related presentations onto a Panel that will total 50 minutes in duration. Multiple presenters that wish to combine two or three presentations onto one panel with a unifying theme are encouraged to submit as one “Panel” proposal.
“Workshop”
A “Workshop” provides an opportunity for you lead and engage participants in active, collaborative, and/or experiential learning, and is 50 minutes total in duration.
“Scholar Forum”
A “Scholar Forum” provides an informal forum for you to discuss and receive feedback on a work-in-progress, such as a thesis, program design, or research project. You will present for 10-15 minutes, followed by a discussion with audience members. New presenters, undergraduate, and graduate students are especially encouraged to propose this type of session.
“Performance”
A “Performance” allows you to perform an artistic piece with a direct relationship to the seminar theme. Any length of time for a performance is alright, up to 45 minutes total. Examples can be poetry, spoken word, music, theater, drag, and other kinds of performances.
Submission of Proposals
For now, proposals can be submitted via email as a single WORD document to outstandingutk@gmail.com with the subject line of the email “OUTstanding Proposal- Your Name and/or Your Organization.” Please click the “Submit a Proposal” button at the top or visit the “Documents” tab for more information.
Deadline for Submissions
The deadline for all submissions isAugust 28th, 2012. We will immediately reply to submissions with a confirmation and any additional questions. We will be contacting submitters no later than September 10th with acceptances.
Evaluation of Proposals
The Proposal Review Committee is charged with selecting a balance regarding topics, formats, and audiences. Proposals will be reviewed by at least three readers.
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Policies Related to Presenters
The program policies listed below apply to all organizers, authors, panelists, moderators and other session participants.
Who Can Submit a Proposal?
OUTstanding organizers encourage all individuals or groups interested in presenting to submit a proposal. We look forward to a wide variety of proposals from a diverse group of individuals.
Diversity of Presenters
OUTstanding organizers encourage presentations by and about diverse ethnic, cultural, racial, gender, language, religious, socioeconomic, sexual orientation, disability, and geographic groups.
Compensation
Seminar presenters are volunteers, are not compensated for their presentations, and are responsible for their own travel and lodging. To be listed in the program booklet, presenters (including co-presenters, moderators, respondents, etc.) must submit their proposal for the seminar by August 28th, 2012.
Audiovisual Equipment
Presenters are encouraged to creatively use transparencies, slides, PowerPoint, video, handouts, and other visual aids but presenters must submit AV requests in the proposal by August 28th, 2012.
Questions or Concerns? Contact us at outstandingutk@gmail.com
OUTstanding 2012 is under way!
We hope you are checking in for new information often. The organizing committee has been assembled, the rooms reserved and the date confirmed with the University. October 13, 2012 at UTK, OUTstanding continues!!!
We are excited! You should be too! Mark your calendar!!!!
Check back often for updates and registration info.
OUTstanding was a success! Get ready for OUTstanding 2012!
Thank you to everyone who made OUTstanding Seminar a resounding success!
We had over 125 attendees, 23 presenters, workshop leaders, and panelists, 30 amazing volunteers, 10 exhibitors, 42 surveys completed, and a great after-party!
Currently, we are uploading presentation videos and materials on The University of Tennessee “Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange (TRACE)” to archive the conference. Coming soon!
Initial findings from the surveys and the response from the University and Knoxville community demonstrates the need for OUTstanding as a yearly event. See below. We are actively pursuing ways to make this happen. Look for OUTstanding again in 2012! In the mean time, there are many groups, organizations and individuals challenging our communities and institutions to develop more inclusive and compassionate policies for LGBTIQ people. During the closing panel discussion entitled “Where do we go from here?” Renee DeLapp conveyed a central theme of OUTstanding: “every single person can help with creating a future of safety and equality for the LGBT community, simply by sharing your story with friends, family and the people around you.” We encourage everyone to support events and campaigns throughout the year that are sustaining the fight for equality for LGBTIQ people.
OUTstanding was featured in The Out and About Newspaper and in the UT College of Social Work’s Winter 2011 Stimulus.
Findings from the 42 surveys and the response from the University and Knoxville community demonstrates the need for OUTstanding as a yearly event.
Notable findings from the surveys:
- Level of understanding of LGBT issues on campus: The average changed from average to above average with 23 out of 42 participants (55% of attendees) reporting improved understanding.
- Level of understanding of LGBT issues in community: The average changed from between average and above average to between average to excellent with 25 out of 42 participants (60% of attendees) reporting improved understanding.
- Level of understanding of LGBT issues in state: The average changed from between average and above average to between average to excellent with 25 out of 42 participants (60% of attendees) reporting improved understanding.
- Level of understanding of LGBT issues nationally: The average changed from between average and above average to above average with 17 out of 42 participants (40% of attendees) reporting improved understanding.
- Make campus welcoming for LGBT people: The average changed from between average and above average to between excellent and above average with 21 out of 42 participants (50% of attendees) reporting improved understanding.
- 90% of participants reported that they agreed or strongly agreed that the session abstracts accurately described the presentations.
- 93% of participants reported that they agreed or strongly agreed that the presenters were knowledgeable regarding LGBTIQ issues and topics.
- 90% of participants reported that they agreed or strongly agreed that the conference environment was welcoming.
- 83% of participants reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the variety of workshops and presentations.
- 93% of participants reported that they agreed or strongly agreed that they could use the information that they learned at the conference.
