Social Work Distance Education 2021 Virtual Conference

Removing Barriers and Expanding Borders Through Social Work Distance Education

April 14-16, 2021

Hosted by: Our Lady of the Lake University Worden School of Social Service
A completely virtual experience is planned for the 2021 conference.

The 2021 SWDE virtual conference theme, Removing Barriers and Expanding Borders Through Social Work Distance Education, will transition from the 2020 SWDE conference that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Much appreciation is extended to the educators and practitioners who were selected to share their best practices in pedagogical approaches to removing barriers within social work distance education and expanding education beyond the stereotypical boundaries.

In addition to transitioning all requested presentations selected for the 2020 conference, two specialty focuses have been added for the 2021 conference to include the 2020 Pandemic Experience and Deconstructing Racism. With these additional tracks, we are seeking to explore how the 2020 pandemic and ethical responsibility of deconstructing racism impacts all aspects of social work distance learning within the context of the transitioned theme of Removing Barriers and Expanding Borders Through Social Work Distance Education.

Now Accepting Proposals through Nov. 15, 2020

The Social Work Distance Education (SWDE) Committee invites proposals for the 7th annual Social Work Distance Education Virtual Conference on April 14-16, 2021.

In addition to transitioning all requested presentations selected for the 2020 conference, the committee is seeking proposals for two specialty focuses that have been added for the 2021 conference:

The 2020 Pandemic Experience
Deconstructing Racism

With these additional tracks, we are seeking to explore how the 2020 pandemic and ethical responsibility of deconstructing racism impacts all aspects of social work distance learning within the context of the transitioned theme of Removing Barriers and Expanding Borders Through Social Work Distance Education. The conference will concentrate on best pedagogical approaches at all levels of the social work curriculum including micro, macro, research, policy and global social work, and best pedagogical strategies that include interdisciplinary and collaborative frameworks.

Submit Proposals Here

Virtual Attendee Registration Rates

Early Bird (ends Dec. 31, 2020) - $275
Regular Rate (Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2021) - $300
Late Registration (begins March 1, 2021) - $325
Student Rate - $175 (to qualify for the student rate, the student cannot hold a full-time academic appointment)

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the 7th annual Social Work Distance Education Virtual Conference. Together, our partnership will build a community of innovators and collaborators for the benefit of current and future students. We value your support and know that together we can make this annual conference stimulating and purposeful for all participants.

Below you will find sponsorship and vendor levels that will add value and enhance the conference experience. We respectfully ask for your support.

Title Sponsor - $4,000

Conference branded with your company's logo as the Title Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website (logo and url link for more company info)
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates
Full page advertisement on program
Virtual Breakout session presentation (45 min)
Virtual Vendor networking room (3 days)
Full virtual access to conference sessions for up to three company representatives

Platinum Sponsor - $3,000

Conference branded with your company's logo as a Platinum Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website (logo and url link for more company info)
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates
Half page advertisement on a digital program
Virtual Vendor networking room (2 days)
Full virtual access to conference sessions for up to two company representatives

Gold Sponsor - $2,000

Conference branded with your company's logo as a Gold Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates
Quarter page advertisement on a digital program
Virtual Vendor networking room (1 day)Exhibit table display(s)
Full virtual access to conference sessions for one company representative

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Conference branded with your company's logo as a Silver Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates
Business card size advertisement on a digital program
Full virtual access to conference sessions for one company representative

Bronze Sponsor - $500

Conference branded with your company's logo as a Bronze Sponsor in the following ways:
Conference website
Conference phone/tablet application
Social media postings
Email invitations and updates

Become a Sponsor or Vendor

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

1-2 p.m. - General Session – Keynote Speaker

2:15-3 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

3-3:15 p.m. - Virtual Break

3:15-4 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

4:15-5 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

5:15-6 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

6:15-8 p.m. - Virtual Networking Rooms

Thursday, April 15, 2021

9-9:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

10-10:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

11-11:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions

12-1 p.m. - Lunch Break / Visit Sponsor Virtual Rooms

1:15-2 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

2:15-3 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

3-3:15 p.m. - Virtual Break

3:15-4 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

4:15-5 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

5:15-6 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

6:15-8 p.m. – Virtual Networking Rooms

Friday, April 16, 2021

8-8:45 a.m. - Breakout Sessions