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IECA Call for Presentations

Full and Half-Day Course Abstract Submission Guidelines

One Hour Presentation Abstract Submission Guidelines

Research Project Presentation Abstract Submission Guidelines

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IECA is looking for advanced courses that tell our participants WHY things in the industry need to be done, rather than focusing so much on HOW things are done.

Presentation Types

IECA has two types of instructor led courses, FULL-DAY and HALF-DAY; and five types of presenter led presentations (one hour max):

One Hour Presentations

One hour presentations are short but informative sessions that allow participants to discuss and learn new information about a topic, within the erosion and sediment control industry.

One Hour Presentation/Research Project Types:

IECA offers five presentation types to its conference attendees:

• Technical Papers
  Technical papers discuss projects, events and/or research that result in a learning experience or conclusion.
• Case Studies
  Case studies are short presentations on a project or program that uses innovative techniques saves money and/or transforms a site.
• Poster Presentations
  Poster presentations document an erosion and sediment control project from beginning to end. Each accepted poster presentation should be displayed on a 1.2 m x 2.4 m (4' x 8') poster board.
  Presentations should also include written documentation including the nature of the presentation, a summary of all visual aids the presentation will contain and a description about the relevance of the presentation to the erosion and sediment control industry.
• Training Workshops
  Training Workshops are mini-courses that describe and demonstrate real world applications of erosion and sediment control technology. Instructors should focus on practical, "how-to" techniques that include planning, design, construction and/or maintenance.
• Forums/Round Table Discussions
  Forums/Round Table Discussions bring erosion and sediment control professionals together for discussion and debate.

Important Presenter Information for One Hour Presentations:

• All abstracts will go through a peer review process prior to conference.
• Selected presentations will require detailed outlines to be written and submitted to IECA.
• Presenters agree to attend the Environmental Connection conference in Las Vegas, Nevada by submitting their abstract information.
• Presenters are compensated with a $150 coupon towards the conference registration fee. This coupon will be for the use of primary presenters only.
• Presenters must provide their own laptop or presentation device.
• Presenters are responsible for printing and distributing their own course handouts for their presentation.
• Visual aids such as Power Point presentations, pictures, graphs and/or short videos for are encouraged for presentation content enrichment.
• All classrooms are provided the following AV equipment
• one lavaliere microphone
• one LCD projector
• one projection screen
• You will be responsible for supplying any other audiovisual equipment you may need.
• Presentations may be recorded for IECA's use. Both parties will establish appropriate legal documentation, prior to course recording.
• All papers are published in a collection of post conference proceedings. By submitting your paper and any supporting documentation, you are agreeing to have this information published by IECA. Proceeding documentation includes the following: presentation title, presenter biography, detailed outline/final paper, presentation content, conclusion and references. Click here for examples of conference proceedings.
• Presenters are responsible for reviewing their own work for grammatical and content errors. IECA is not responsible for proofreading presentations prior to posting. Excessive errors may result in the rejection of your presentation.

Full and Half-Day Courses

IECA offers both full day and half day courses at its Annual Conference. Full day courses are generally during an eight hour segment of time while half day courses are four hours. Some full day courses may extend into two days, depending on the amount of content.

Full-Day Course

Full day courses provide detailed content on issues related to our industry. Instructors should be considered experts in their field of work and effectively address related topics in a classroom setting. A printed manual, PowerPoint presentations, and other presentation methods are strongly suggested.

Half-Day Course

Half day courses provide course participants with new tools for their professional growth. Half day courses generally follow a case study, workshop or panel format. They may also be non industry related, conducted by professionals in a related field of study.

Important Instructor Information for Full and Half-Day Courses:

• Full and half day abstracts go through a peer review process. Approved instructors will be required to submit a detailed course outline, a Power Point presentation, and manual content. Please note the due dates for each, as late work will not be accepted.
• Full day and half day instructors are bound by the IECA Instructor Agreement to the terms and conditions of the EC12 conference. Instructors and IECA are both held to the terms within the agreement.
• Full day and half day instructors are generally compensated by IECA specific costs for travels to EC12 as well as a discounted conference fee. These terms are defined in the Instructor Agreement.
• Full day instructors may be compensated by IECA for their instruction time. Instructor compensation is addressed in the Instructor Agreement.
• Full day and half day instructors may utilize a secondary instructor. Secondary instructors are required to sign IECA's Instructor Agreement. Primary instructors are the primary point of contact for IECA. Secondary instructors may be compensated within the terms of the Instructor Agreement.
• Full day and half day instructors are responsible for submitting all needed information to IECA on or before the posted due dates. Failure to respond to deadlines will result in a breach of the Instructor Agreement, and possible course cancellation.
• Full day and half day sessions may be recorded for IECA's use. Both parties will establish appropriate legal documentation, prior to course recording.
• The following audiovisual equipment is provided for each classroom on the day of the scheduled course:
• one lavaliere microphone per instructor (primary and secondary)
• one LCD projector
• one projection screen
• Any additional A/V equipment needed by the instructor should be requested in writing within the terms of the Instructor Agreement.
• IECA will supply each full day and half day course with one printed manual per course participant. Manuals shall not exceed $45 each. Manuals will be spiral bound and printed double sided in black and white on 8.5 x 11 size paper. Any additional printing or supplies, outside of the basic manual, will be the responsibility of the instructor.