Symposium FAQ

• The Symposium has long attracted strong participation at CSU, but registration has surged since shifting to a hybrid format.
• To help us navigate the increase in attendance, please keep the following information and tips in mind:
• Be respectful to presenters. All presentations are being hosted by our peers and colleagues within the CSU community, and for many folks, this may be the first time they are presenting to such large audiences. Thank you for your understanding and patience in advance.
• If you are in a workshop or session that is using the meeting format, please join the meeting with your mic muted and be sure your username reflects your name appropriately. Listen to the presenter's and moderator’s prompts and only utilize your mic when asking a question or when instructed to.
• We will insert a video here for attendees to reference instructions.
• With so many moving parts, there are bound to be some changes to the Symposium schedule. Please be sure to rely on the emails and the Symposium website for the most up-to-date information. You can also use the chat functions on Ring Central throughout the Symposium if you have any questions. A member of our team will be monitoring the chat.

Symposium Participation Guidelines

Colorado State University is committed to fostering a respectful environment for learning and dialogue. The Symposium provides opportunities for learning and for perspectives to be shared in a constructive, professional, and courteous manner. Attendees are asked to participate using the following guidelines, which are intended to promote education, encourage respectful participation, and contribute to a successful Symposium. Speech protected by the First Amendment will not be restricted.

Guidelines

1. Address ideas rather than individuals and engage with courtesy even when disagreeing.
2. Let speakers be heard and utilize established channels for questions or comments.
   
3. Refrain from interrupting, shouting down, or otherwise preventing speakers from making their presentation.
   
4. Share your screen or other content when invited by a moderator or presenter. Ensure that any material you share is relevant and contributes to the session.
5. If you are in a workshop or session that is using the hybrid meeting format, please join the meeting with your mic muted and be sure your username reflects your preferred name. Listen to the presenter's and moderator’s prompts and utilize your mic when asking a question or when instructed to.
6. If you witness conduct that disrupts the Symposium, you may bring it to the attention of the moderator or organizers, who may intervene to maintain the educational purpose of the program and limit disruption.
7. Disagreement and difficult conversations are part of higher education and may occur. Participants are encouraged to express their views with civility and regard for the opportunity of others to participate.