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Share Your Story

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​Interested in sharing your professional experiences and knowledge for ACCED-I Connect and the blog? Did you know you can earn a professional endeavor credit towards your CCEP certification or recertification when you submit an article? 
​
What We're Looking For

ACCED-I welcomes blog contributions that share ideas, experiences, and insights from across the collegiate conferences and events profession. Topics may include:
  • Industry trends and emerging ideas
  • Innovative strategies and creative solutions
  • Leadership and professional growth experiences
  • Volunteer involvement and ACCED-I engagement
  • Event management and operational best practices
  • Student staffing, training, and team development
  • Marketing, sales, and campus partnerships
  • Lessons learned and real-world experiences
  • Successful programs, events, or campus initiatives
  • Individual and institutional achievements

​Whether you’re sharing a success story, a new perspective, or practical takeaways that can benefit fellow professionals, we encourage you to contribute your voice and expertise to the ACCED-I community.

General Guidelines
  • Topic: Article topic can be of your choosing. For inspiration, please refer to the “What We’re Looking For” section above.
  • Length: Articles should typically be 1,200–1,500 words. Articles exceeding 2,000 words may be divided into a multi-part feature. Contributors may also include a short professional bio of 100 words or less.  
  • Format: Articles may be submitted as a Word document or PDF file.
  • Headshot: Please include a high-resolution headshot, approximately 2" x 2", in JPEG, TIFF, or PNG format.
  • Additional photos: If available, we encourage contributors to submit high-resolution photos related to the article topic, such as events, facilities, teams, or campus experiences. Images should be submitted in JPEG, TIFF, or PNG format.
  • Submission confirmation: Once your submission is received, an ACCED-I representative will contact you to confirm receipt and discuss any recommended edits or revisions. 
  • Publication: Accepted articles may be featured on the ACCED-I blog, in ACCED-I Connect, and across ACCED-I digital channels, including LinkedIn. 
​
Visit the ACCED-I blog to read the latest articles submitted - search by tag "share your story"
 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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    • Professional Membership/Benefits
    • Corporate Membership/Benefits
    • Corporate Opportunities
    • Member Profile & CommUnity
  • Certifications
    • CCEP Certification >
      • Apply for CCEP Certification
      • CCEP Candidate
      • CCEP Recertification
      • Emeritus Status
      • CCEP Certified
      • CCEP Governance
    • OSS Certification >
      • Certification Process
      • Apply for OSS Certification
      • Annual Self-Certification
      • Certified Institutions
  • Events/Education
    • Explore ACCED-I Events & Learning
    • Calendar
    • Education Series Call for Programs
    • Conference Call Series
    • 47th Annual Conference >
      • Hospitality Committee Volunteer Sign-Up
      • Upcoming Annual Conferences
    • Past Conferences & Events >
      • Past Annual Conferences >
        • 46th Annual Conference Schedule >
          • Schedule at a Glance
          • Sponsors
          • Exhibitors
        • 45th Annual Conference Schedule
      • Student Staffing Education Series
      • Conference & Events Management - Education Series
      • New Conference & Event Professional Workshop >
        • Watch Webinar - 2025
    • On-Demand Learning
    • Presenter Toolkit
  • Member Network
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      • Host an Event
      • Regional Communications
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      • Strategic Plan
      • Statement of Ethics
      • Antitrust Compliance
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      • ACCED-I 2026 Award Recipients
      • ACCED-I Award Nominees
      • ACCED-I Awards >
        • Jack Thornton Distinguished Service Award
        • Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
        • Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award - Single Event
        • Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award - Long Term Process
        • Outstanding New Conference and Events Professional Award
        • Outstanding Mentor Award
        • Inclusive Excellence Award
        • Patrick Perfetto Volunteer of the Year Award
        • Session of the Year Award
      • Awards & Recognition Process
      • Scholarships
    • Affiliates
    • Contact Us