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Resources for PLaCE Instructors

PLaCE instructors work closely with their students in small classes and conferences, and we incorporate well-being into our academic curriculum. If you have any interaction with a student that causes concern, or even alarm, please know that the program and university have many people and resources to support you and your students. Some general guidance if you have a concern:

  1. Reach out to the student and let them know that you are thinking about them. Let them know what you are concerned about and how you see the situation. Make yourself available to listen by explaining that you want to get a better understanding of what might be going on. We only see our students for a few hours a week at most (or in some cases, we aren’t seeing them at all due to absences), so a good first step is often just opening a channel of communication.
  2. Reach out to the Program Director or a colleague. As with any intercultural or interpersonal situation where there is tension, conflict, misunderstanding, or lack of information, it can be very helpful to step back, get a different perspective, and consider your options carefully.
  3. Be aware of University resources and review each semester. Some issues are relatively common (such as students missing classes during busy times of the semester), but other issues might only happen occasionally, so it can be helpful to periodically review the full gamut of available services and resources available at the university. Three resources to have at the ready: 
  • Student of Concern Quick Guide: This may be the best one-stop source for assisting students of concern. Keep it handy, and please find a moment to review it every semester. 
  • Reporting a Student of Concern: We encourage staff, faculty, or fellow students to submit a Student of Concern report If they believe one is needed. We much prefer that you submit a report that turns out to be nothing, rather than not submit a report and risk neglecting a truly troubling or dangerous situation. Our Dean of Students Office staff are experts at triaging student crisis situations. But they can only help students who are on their radar.
  • Office of the Dean of Students Support Services: Another one-stop resource, this one for all things related to student support services. Whatever the need, there is someone at Purdue who can help. 

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Language and Intercultural Conferences of Interest

This is a curated list of conferences hosted by leading professional organizations in fields relevant to our program, including language teaching and learning, second language writing, language assessment, applied linguistics, and higher education research. Each entry includes a brief overview of the organization, the typical pattern of its annual meeting, and approximate timelines for upcoming proposal deadlines and events.

AAAL — American Association for Applied Linguistics

AAAL is one of the largest applied linguistics organizations, bringing together researchers and educators working in language‑related fields. AAAL holds its annual conference in March, rotating across major U.S. cities; proposals typically due mid‑July.

AERA — American Educational Research Association

AERA is the premier national research society for education, encompassing all areas of educational research, policy, and practice. AERA holds its annual meeting in April in a large U.S. city; proposals typically due late July.

CGC — Consortium on Graduate Communication

CGC supports professionals working with graduate‑level writers and communicators. Its annual Summer Institute (SI) brings together the graduate communication community to share practices, research, and emerging trends in the field. The SI is held each early summer, alternating between in‑person and virtual formats to balance in‑person connection with broad, affordable access. Proposal deadlines are typically in February. 

INTESOL — Indiana Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

INTESOL supports English language educators across Indiana, including K–12, adult education, and higher education professionals. A one‑day conference held each November in Indianapolis; proposals generally due late August.

MwALT — Midwest Association of Language Testers

MwALT is a regional language assessment organization, connecting scholars and practitioners interested in language testing research and applications. MwALT holds an annual October conference at a Midwestern host institution, with proposals typically due in late June.

SSLW — Symposium on Second Language Writing

SSLW is an international symposium that focuses on all aspects of second language writing research, teaching, and administration. Held annually and rotates globally; proposals usually due mid‑March.

TESOL — Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

TESOL International Association is the largest global professional community dedicated to English language teaching across all educational contexts. Annual convention in March in a major North American city; proposals typically due early June.