CALL FOR PAPERS The Organization of Educational Historians, 2015 Annual Meeting September 25-26, 2015, Chicago, IL

ORGANIZATION OF EDUCATIONAL HISTORIANS
2015 Annual Meeting
September 25-26, 2015, Chicago, IL

Keynote Speaker
Dr. William H. Schubert, Emeritus

CALL FOR PAPERS
The Organization of Educational Historians invites proposals on all
topics related to the history of education, including any time period
and/or nation. At the 2015 meeting, OEH celebrates its 50th
anniversary of its inception (formerly known as the Midwest History of
Education Society). This year’s theme focuses on educational histories
and historians whom have influenced our research interests. All
proposals are welcome, but we particularly encourage submissions
reflecting the educators who have changed our lives via
autobiographies, biographies, and story telling.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND DATES
Submission of Proposals: Scholars are invited submit proposals on
topics within the field of educational history of the United States
and/or of other countries. Senior scholars have found OEH sessions to
be valuable venues to present their work. Graduate students always are
encouraged to present their work within this supportive, yet
challenging, environment. For consideration, proposals must be sent as
Word document attachments in an e-mail addressed to the program chair
Susan J. Berger:  oeh2015conference@gmail.com. The subject line of the
e-mail message must read: "OEH 2015 Proposal"

EARLY SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE DATES
March 1: Early submission due date
April 15: Notification for Early Submission conference proposals

FINAL SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE DATES
April 20: Final Submission due date
May 31: Notification for Final Submission conference proposals

Length: Proposals for papers, panels, or symposia should be between
500-750 words. A proposal should restate the title of the paper,
describe its contents, discuss its significance, and include a
description of historical sources used. All proposal submissions must
be accompanied by an abstract of the paper, panel, or symposium
composed of no more than 50 words. All proposals must also include a
cover sheet (described below).

Cover Sheet: Each proposal should have a cover sheet that lists: 1)
title or topic of the proposal; 2) category of the proposal (paper,
symposium, panel); 3) names, affiliations and relevant backgrounds of
all participants (and, in the case of a symposium, the title of each
participant’s presentation); 4) address, telephone number, and e-mail
address of the person submitting the proposal and addresses, telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses of all other participants; 5) technology
needs (see below); and 6) indicate if you are willing to serve as a
session chair and/or proposal reviewer. The cover sheet will not be
sent to proposal reviewers. After the cover sheet, the proposal must
not contain any information that identifies participant(s) named in
the proposal. ALL proposals and participant information for symposia
or panels must be submitted at one time by the organizer.

Individual Papers: A paper is a scholarly examination of a topic of
interest to OEH members. Following the cover sheet, a paper proposal
should restate the title of the paper, describe its contents, discuss
its significance, and include a description of historical sources
used. An abstract is also required as described above. Presenters will
have approximately 15 minutes to read or, preferably, summarize their
work.

Symposia: A symposium is composed of participants who deliver brief
presentations based on prepared papers on a common theme. Following
the cover sheet (which should specify the title of each participant’s
presentation), a symposium proposal should include the topic, its
significance, and the titles of the presentations. Most symposia will
be allocated 90 minutes on the program. Time should be allowed for
each presenter, for a discussant or critic, and for audience
participation. Therefore, the organizer of the symposium should plan
accordingly and give each presenter a time limit. A chair and/or a
discussant should be identified on the cover sheet or, alternatively,
can be assigned by the Program Committee.

Panels: A panel discusses a topic as a group rather than through
formal individual presentations. Following the cover sheet, a panel
proposal should indicate the topic, its significance, and the way it
will be approached or discussed. Panelists should keep in mind that
they will have no more than 90 minutes for their discussion, including
audience participation, and plan accordingly. Panel submissions should
identify a session chair to lead the discussion.

Blind Review and Notification. The Program Committee will review each
proposal. Criteria for review include purpose of the presentation,
theoretical context/framework, contribution to the field, and written
presentation. The person who submitted the proposal will be notified
of the Committee's decision; it is the submitter's responsibility to
notify other presenters of the Committee's decision.

Technology: Please indicate on the cover sheet what technology you
require for the conference. OEH can provide a screen, projector and
computer free of charge ONLY if indicated in advance on the cover
sheet. Participants requiring additional technology will need to
provide their own items.

American Education History Journal: All papers presented at the annual
meeting can be submitted for peer review and possible publication in
the American Educational History Journal.

Conference Location:  Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Chicago – River
North, 30 E. Hubbard Street, Chicago IL 60611, Web Address:
www.marriott.com/CHIWB. Please make your reservations for the meeting
directly with Marriott reservations at 1 800-228-9290 or (312)
329-2500 or electronically through a link on www.edhistorians.org by
September 1, 2015. If calling, please mention you are booking your
room or rooms for the Organization of Educational Historians at the
special conference rate of $185 per night plus applicable taxes
(available September 23-26; Wednesday-Saturday nights). A limited
number of rooms will be available for Saturday night at the conference
room rate—to get the special rate, Saturday room reservations must be
made at the time you reserve your regular conference rooms. Please
book early because rooms at the conference rate are booked on a
first-come, first-serve basis.

*Registration Required: All individuals whose proposals are accepted
for the 2015 OEH Program are required to register for the conference.
Preregistration runs until August 1, 2015. After that date, ONLY
On-Site Conference Registration will be accepted.
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