Annual 2026 CMHC Virtual Conference – Call for Proposals

Annual 2026 CMHC Virtual Conference – Call for Proposals

The Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania-Lock Haven, Department of Counseling & Educational Leadership, will host their 5th Annual Virtual Conference, October 16th, 2026, with a variety of sessions running hourly, 9:00am ET – 4:00PM ET. (An information session will be held from 8:30am ET-9:00am ET). Information is below, and flyer with proposal and conference information is attached as well. 

The Conference aims to feature an assortment of topics of interest to counseling and counselor education students, clinical professionals and supervisors, counselor educators, school counselors, and other health care professionals.

We are seeking quality proposals, which highlight the following conference theme: Context Matters: Counseling in Changing Times. 

To meet the needs of state licensure requirements, some speakers may be invited to speak on topics focused on ethics, child abuse, and suicide prevention and intervention.

 As we are committed to mentoring students with their scholarly pursuits, we welcome proposals from students as lead or co-presenters. Students will need to have a licensed professional on any 50-minute educational presentation proposal submitted for CEs to be offered. Additionally, students are encouraged to submit to the student track for a solo presentation experience (no CE’s are provided here and the time of the sessions may be shorter than 50-minutes depending on level of interest).

Plan to attend this learning opportunity from experts across disciplines and earn Continuing Education hour(s).

Registration information to come soon!

Proposal submissions may be submitted here: https://lockhaven.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewCD2qv5qTSZ7g2

Please be prepared to enter your own and your co-presenter(s)’ information when completing a proposal submission.  You will also need the following: (a) Brief Biographies of Presenters (500 character maximum); (b) Presentation Title; (c) Presentation Description (for program guide; 800 characters maximum); (d)  3 – 4 learning objectives and (e) 4+ references.

• You may be on a total of 2 proposals (exceptions can be made if mentoring students)

• Up to 3 presenters can be on any one proposal for education sessions

• All presentations will be accepted as a 50-minute educational Zoom session; student track time may be shorter depending on interest

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 1st, 2026, 11:59pm ET  

• Proposal reviews will begin on June 6th, 2026, and be completed by July 21st, 2026

• The lead presenter will be notified of acceptance and presentation date and time no later than August 10th, 2026.

• Those accepted to present must register for the conference. Conference fees will be waved for presenters. There will be a small fee if presenters want CEs. You may want to wait to register for the conference until you learn of your acceptance.

We are also seeking volunteers on a first come, first serve basis! Please indicate on the proposal submission form if you or your co-presenter(s) are interested in serving as a volunteer. Conference fees will be waived for volunteers and volunteers will receive free CEs.

For questions about the conference, feel free to contact Dr. Kellie Pytel at kfp109@commonwealthu.edu or Dr. Lis Tomlin at ebt108@commonwealthu.edu