ECCE Speaker Series welcomes proposals from faculty, staff, community members and community organizations. Community members and organizations must work with a current UIS staff or faculty co-sponsor. The ECCE Speaker Series does not accept direct solicitations from speakers or their agents.
To be considered, your proposed event must fit two of the following ECCE themes of engaged citizenship:
- Recognizing the social responsibility of the individual within a larger community
- Practicing awareness of and respect for the diversity of cultures and peoples in this country and in the world
- Reflecting on the ways involvement, leadership, and respect for community occur at the local, regional, national, or international levels
- Identifying how social systems such as economic, political, and legal systems may impact individual development
- Engaging in open-minded and ethical decision-making and action
- Distinguishing the possibilities and limitations of social change
Spring 2026 Event Proposal Process & Proposal Form
ECCE Speaker Series is accepting event proposals for the Spring 2026 semester for live events. Virtual / Zoom event proposals will not be considered.
Available Funding for Spring 2026 Events:
- Event / presenter funding up to $1,000 per event is available for live events ($600 for University of Illinois employees / retirees)
- Up to $1,000 per event is available for travel and lodging.
Before beginning the proposal form process, all proposers must first read the Speaker Series Event Proposal Instructions & Guidelines Form.
All Speaker Series event proposals must be submitted in WORD via email using the Spring 2026 ECCE Speaker Series Event Proposal Form. Proposals submitted in another format will not be considered.
If you have questions about the proposal process contact Kimberly Craig at craig.kimberly@uis.edu or by phone at 217-206-6245.
The proposal deadline for events that will take place in Spring 2026 is Thursday, November 13 at 5PM.
Fall 2026 Event Proposal Deadline
The event proposal deadline for events that will take place in Fall 2026 is Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5PM .