Arizona State University's School of Social Work is pleased to announce the call for presentations for the 22nd Annual Summer Institute Conference. The theme of this year’s institute is System Transformation; it focuses on the lessons learned from recent crises, improvements we can implement, and disruptions to the status quo that can better behavioral health across Arizona.

Due to the ongoing circumstances related to the pandemic, the planned hybrid-style conference is shifting entirely online for 2021. The three-day conference, traditionally held the second week of July in Northern Arizona, will once again morph into a robust online educational series, supported by a web-based app, printed publication, and conference “swag box.”

This format allows for flexibility in the length of presentations. Presenters may request either a single 1.5 hour session, or take two time slots for a total of 3 hours. In addition, select presentations or presenters may be offered a feature story in the Summer Institute magazine, which is printed and mailed to each participant.

Please consider submitting presentations based around ground-breaking and impactful initiatives supported by evidence-based practice, research findings, or direct experiences related to care delivery before, during or after the COVID-19 pandemic, or the flood of violence directly related to structural racism.

Behavioral health of individuals and families remains the overarching focus of the Summer Institute. Presentations demonstrating creativity and innovation in the delivery of behavioral health care to diverse and under-represented members of our community are encouraged. Presentations need to be fact-based, but not necessarily data driven.

Presenter Information & Expectations:

• Read the Call for Presenters Overview.
• Provide an educational experience that is inclusive of all attendees, unless explicitly explained in the program summary.
• Register as presenters/attendees at the selected 2021 conference using the provided discount code link.
• Share all Conference communication with co- presenters (if applicable).
• Materials will be published online prior to the conference (please be mindful of deadlines). Acknowledge no schedule or program changes will be made after June 15, 2021.
• Provide program presentation materials to ASU July 1, 2021.
• Submit PDFs of session handouts to be distributed digitally to session attendees.
• A “session monitor” will be present to assist presenters with any technical issues and monitor on-time program ending.
• Be aware sessions are recorded and will be available to attendees for a limited time.
• Course materials will be posted to our website and made available indefinitely.

Download Call for Presenters Overview

Important Dates

Call for Presenters Due: May 28, 2021
5:00 PM (Arizona Time)
Selected Presenters Notified: June 4, 2021
Conference Early Bird Registration Opens: May 14, 2021
Conference General Registration: June 15, 2021