RCS seeks timely, thought-provoking proposals for sessions aligned with the theme of Radical Collaboration and the four focus areas of the 2026 Symposium. Proposals should follow one of three formats: a case study of a specific program, initiative or process; a panel presentation offering multiple perspectives on the same topic; or a roundtable discussion inviting participants to co-construct the outcome of the discussion. Most available sessions will be 50 minutes in length.

Submissions require: Profile information for up to three presenters, session type, focus area, intended audience(s), title (no more than 15 words), tags, an abstract of no more than 250 words that will be shared with attendees, a list of intended outcomes, and a detailed outline.

Proposals must be submitted by May 15, 2026, for consideration. All submitters will be contacted by July 15 with an outcome. Please note:

• There will be no compensation for traveling to, or speaking at, the symposium.
• Paid symposium attendance is required of all session speakers.
• If you are proposing a panel, all program determinations will be communicated directly to the primary submitter. The submitter is responsible for communicating all status updates to panelists and for collecting and submitting complete information as requested by symposium organizers by the deadlines specified at the time of acceptance.
• RCS reserves the right to edit or make changes to proposed session titles, descriptions, modes of presentation, panels and moderators. Changes will be communicated with submitters.
• Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
• Questions may be directed to residentialcolleges@vanderbilt.edu.

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