symposium for inclusive excellence
For presenters
Symposium presenter information
Thank you for presenting at the Symposium for Inclusive Excellence! Here you will find essential information and tools to prepare for your session, from Zoom logistics and presenter FAQs to downloadable symposium materials and accessibility guidelines. See you at the Symposium!
High-level details
- You will be given a specific Zoom link for your session. Please do not log in to the link until 15 minutes before your session starts.
- All sessions are 90 minutes long.
- On the morning of your Symposium session, please check your internet connection and computer setup.
- Presenters will be assigned a trained moderator to help with the Zoom logistics such as admitting attendees from the virtual waiting room, assigning breakout rooms, and more. Moderators and presenters will be emailed a few weeks before the Symposium to “meet” one another and discuss logistics.
- Please honor the CSU Land Acknowledgment at the beginning of your session. For your convenience, it is embedded into the symposium PowerPoint template.
- All Zoom accounts used for the Symposium for Inclusive Excellence will be equipped with auto-captioning. Please inform attendees at the beginning of your session that they can turn on this feature by selecting the “CC” at the bottom of their Zoom screen on the toolbar.
Using q&a in webinar
Captioning guide
Presenter FAQ Sessions
- All presenters must attend a Presenter FAQ Session on Monday, October 16 from 9 to 10 a.m. Access the Zoom link to reserve your spot and join the meeting.
- You will be able to learn how to set up your session and ask any questions. All presenters should invite their team members to this session.
Photos/resources
- Download photos from the official CSU Flickr
- Find CSU logos and information about fonts at brand.colostate.edu
Symposium logos
Download the 2023 logos through the links below:
Presentation template
Download the 2023 PowerPoint template. (Use of this template is optional.)
Tips for accessibility
Here are some general tips to help ensure your presentation will be accessible.
- Include alternative text with all visuals within your presentation. Visual content includes pictures, SmartArt graphics, shapes, groups, charts, embedded objects, ink, and videos.
- Be sure to use high-contrast color pairings for all presentation slides (for example, white background with black text).
- Encourage attendees to turn on the Closed Captioning feature in Zoom by selecting the “CC” button at the bottom of the Zoom screen in the toolbar
Check out the Accessibility By Design and the Assistive Technology Resource Center websites for great tips.
Symposium quick reference
- Read the 2023 Symposium for Inclusive Excellence recap report.
- Want the latest Symposium updates? Subscribe to our list
- Symposium contact: Email Amber Sanchez (she/her/hers)
DETAILS:
- Monday-Friday October 21-25, 2024
- Via Zoom and in person on CSU campus
(Registration coming soon!)