The following tips will help you successfully submit your application.

Tip #1

Use your Word Processor

The application will not save your place. Need to stop before submitting? Leave the browser tab open; closing it may cause you to lose your entries.

Create your program or presentation title, description, your and your Co-leader's bios in your word processor.

Copy and paste them into the appropriate spaces in the application.

Keep a copy for your records.

Track the Number of Characters

We request that you follow the character limitations to avoid you having to shorten your title, description, and Leader or Co-leader bio.

The counter on the bottom right below the relevant text box shows you how many characters you have used.

This illustration shows you where to look.

Tip #2

How will you know if your application has been submitted successfully?

Look for this notification to pop up immediately after you have submitted your application — Thank you! Lorene will contact you within 2 business days to confirm receipt...

Don't see it? You likely missed a Required Question.

Scroll back up to find the red prompts indicating missing information.

Answer and resubmit.

If submitted successfully, you will receive an email application-receipt confirmation from Lorene within 2 business days.

No confirmation?

Your application was not received.

Contact Lorene at lorene.sarne@csus.edu or (916) 661-6981.

Tip #3

For Friday On-campus Seminars, SIGs, and One-time Presentations

Do you want to practice your program or presentation? Do you want extra time to set up and check the classroom equipment on campus?

Seminars and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)

For a Dry Run: Answer the question in the application.

For extra classroom time to check equipment or set up each week: Answer the question in the application.

Have specific classroom needs: Put them in the application's Comment Box.

One-time Presentation Speakers Series

Each Friday Speakers Series will have a Dry Run on Friday February 5th at the following times...

Friday Morning : 9-11:30am
Speakers in the Morning: 9-11:30 am
Friday Afternoon: 12-2:30 pm

You can join your Speakers Series Leader and other speakers to run through your material.

Tip #4

You Have Flexible Dates and Times

(1) The Spring semester runs for 14 weeks.

(2) Your program can start and run for the first 6- or 7- or last 6- or 7-weeks of the semester.

(3) Want more options? Answer the questions in the application.

TIP #5

Take advantage of the multiple support options the Program and Tech Committees offer to create your best program or presentation

Program Leaders Workshop

Designed for prospective, new, and returning leaders and speakers.

Register on Eventbrite.
Your annual RS parking permit is valid.
Oct. 24, 9 am - 2 pm
Student Union
Agenda

Online Learning Opportunities

Our Learning Portal for prospective and first-time Leaders/Speakers

Helps you explore what you have to offer.

The technical training modules on our Program Leaders’ Page

Give you handy and useful Zoom information.

Calendar of Important Dates for Spring 2027

Spring 2027 Semester – Monday, Feb. 8 to Friday, May 14

Application Submission Window – Oct 5 to Nov 6

Questions? Contact:

Sandy Britton (sambrit10@gmail.com)

Debbie Martinez (debralyn78@pacbell.net)

Lorene Sarne (lorene.sarne@csus.edu)