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Proposal Deadline October 29, 2025

2026 ACCA Call for Programs

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2026 ACCA Call for Programs

Deadline: October 29, 2025

2026 ACCA Call for Programs

THEME: Navigating the Tides: Charting the Course for a Changing World

Deadline for submission is October 29, 2025.

SESSION FORMATS
Sessions for the conference can be in one of three formats:

●   Breakout sessions: These 90-minute sessions can take various forms, from a single presenter to or panel presentation.
●   Pre-Conference sessions: These half-day or full-day sessions can take a deeper dive into advanced clinical concepts.
●   Poster session: Posters will be on display throughout the conference, with a specified period for authors to answer questions about their study and findings.

SESSION TOPICS:
This year’s theme is dedicated to navigating changes within our current collegiate system, including (but not limited to):

●   Fostering deep and meaningful connections as an antidote to the loneliness epidemic amongst the college population
●   Best practices and ethical considerations for the utilization of digital and AI-driven tools
●   Prioritization of compassion fatigue in an evolving college counseling landscape

We are interested in topics that explore ideas related to this theme and promote the advancement of the field of college counseling.

We would be especially interested in session topics for the 2026 conference, such as:

●   Inclusion and Belonging: With a rise in anti-DEI legislation this year, what are ways in which college counselors can meet the mental health needs of our diverse student populations to ensure that mental health services remain safe and inclusive spaces? Consider a deeper dive into collaborative programming strategies that foster a sense of belonging within the college population.

●   Community College Focus: Address and support the cultural, systemic, and logistical differences in community college counseling centers.

●   Supporting International Students: What are ways college counseling centers can support international students as they navigate the developing legislature, political climate, potential community isolation, and the impact of financial resources (i.e., research funding, grants, scholarships, etc.).

●   Artificial Intelligence: Ethical considerations and best practices of AI tools within college counseling centers.

●   Clinical Supervision and Training: Best practices in clinical supervision, creating internship programming, and promoting growth during supervision. Consider presentations on topics related to ethics, supervision, and diagnosis/treatment.

●   Humanity: Integration of humanistic and trauma-informed approaches during high-risk assessments and treatment plans.

●   Climate Anxiety: College counseling center response to current geopolitical impact on student wellbeing and anticipated future consequences.

●   Trauma: Whether it be generational trauma, trauma attachment as a form of connection, or “little t” versus “Big T” trauma. Consider programs that address trauma-informed approaches to recovery and resilience within the college population.

●   Growth, Resilience, Instinct, and Tenacity (GRIT): How can college counseling centers work to reframe a growth mindset over a fixed mindset, and redefine resilience within the college population?

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
To submit your conference proposal, you will need to provide the following information:

1.   For each presenter (primary and co-presenters):

○   Name
○   Credentials
○   Title
○   Degree/License
○   Organization
○   Email
○   Address
○   CV/Vita (upload)
○   Brief Bio
○   Headshot (jpeg or png file)

2. For each presentation, the following information will be needed:

○   Session Topic
○   Instructional Level
○   Abstract - 300-word maximum
○   Learning Objectives (minimum of 2)
○   Research Citations (minimum of 3, within the last 10 years)
○   Primary Presenter credentials

Deadline for submissions: October 29, 2025

We very much look forward to receiving your breakout, pre-conference, and/or poster presentation proposals and we thank you in advance for having the interest and taking the time to submit your program! If you have questions or any problems accessing the form, please contact the ACCA Office, office@collegecounseling.org or 855-220-8760.