Call for 2025 AARC Conference Proposals

Call for Proposals: 2025 AARC Conference

The Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) is seeking proposals for the 2025 AARC Conference, which is being hosted in Daytona Beach, Florida, from September 12-13, 2025. The conference will be held at the Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort, 422 N. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118.

Proposals are due February 28, 2025, by 11:59pm EST.

The Conference Committee for AARC invites members, colleagues, students, and other assessment and research specialists to submit proposals. We welcome all proposals that advance the counseling profession and promote best practices in assessment, research, and evaluation in counseling.

Submit your proposals using this submission portal: https://bit.ly/AARC2025
*Please note that because this is a Qualtrics form, you will not be able to return and edit your response after it has been submitted.

Questions: contact the AARC Conference Committee Co-Chairs, Drs. Bradley McKibben ([email protected]) & Sandi Logan-McKibben ([email protected]). 

Information Required for Proposals

Presenter Information
First/last name, email address, highest degree earned, employer/affiliation, current title/position, professional credentials, brief biography. A curriculum vita (CV) and ACA member number are required for the first/lead presenter.

Session Title (100 characters maximum, including spaces)

Session Format Preferences
Many conference presentation topics are well-suited to delivery in multiple formats. To assist in creating the best conference experience, you will be asked to identify all formats that would effectively support your proposed session and to rank order selected formats in terms of relevance to your proposed session. AARC offers three distinct presentation formats:

  • Education Session (50 minutes): Traditional presentations featuring structured content delivery with time for Q&A.

  • Roundtable Session (50 minutes): Interactive discussion centered on a specific topic, encouraging participant dialogue and engagement.

  • Poster Presentation (50 minutes): Visual displays of research, programs, or concepts, with opportunities for one-on-one or small group interactions.

Conference Program Abstract (500 characters maximum, including spaces)
Provide a concise abstract of your proposed session. This abstract will appear in the conference program if your proposal is accepted, so it should clearly describe the focus and objectives of your session. Aim to highlight what attendees will gain from participating in your session.

Session Learning Objectives
Provide three learning objectives for your session. Learning objectives should clearly state what attendees will know or be able to do as a result of participating in your session. Use action-oriented language and ensure objectives are specific and measurable. Need help framing your learning objectives? Check out this chart of Bloom's Taxonomy Verbs from Fractus Learning, available for use under a CC BY-SA 4.0.

Session Synopsis (1,500 characters maximum, including spaces)
The synopsis should include an overview of the rationale for your session based in relevant, scholarly literature; a description of the session content, including key topics to be covered; and an explanation of how you plan to engage attendees (e.g., didactic lecture, interactive discussion, hands-on activities).

Proposal References

Terms and Conditions
By submitting a proposal, you agree that:

  • All information provided in this proposal is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  • You have the consent of all co-presenters to submit the proposal on their behalf (if applicable).

  • All co-presenters agree with the information you have provided in this proposal (if applicable).

  • Individuals' names may only appear on two presentation proposals, either as first/lead presenter or as a co-presenter. If an individual appears on more than two proposals, all of the individuals’ proposals will be disqualified from review and consideration for the 2025 AARC Conference.

  • Lead/first presenters must be active AARC members.

  • All presenters must register for the conference by August 8, 2025 to appear in the conference schedule.

  • All presenters will be available to present Friday and Saturday, September 12-13, 2025, from 8:00am to 5:00pm EST.

  • For education sessions, AARC will provide one projector/screen in each breakout room. Presenters are responsible for any other A/V needs.

  • You have discussed these terms and conditions with all co-presenters (if applicable), and all presenters on this proposal understand and agree to the terms and conditions.

Before You Start

AARC is committed to fostering inclusivity, multiculturalism, and social justice in assessment and research. Those submitting presentation proposals for the 2025 AARC conference are encouraged to reflect these values in their submissions by adhering to best practices for promoting equity and respect for diverse perspectives.

As you prepare your proposal, you are encouraged to explore and utilize resources to ensure your work aligns with these values. Some resources are provided here, though this list is by no means exhaustive: