44th Annual F.E. Woodall Spring Conference for the Helping Professions March 27, 2026

About the Woodall Conference

The annual F. E. Woodall Conference, hosted by Delta State University’s Robert E. Smith School of Nursing and Health Sciences, serves both students and professionals by providing essential information, support, and networking opportunities to helping professionals in the region. The conference offers professionals in a variety of helping fields the opportunity to attend interesting and informative workshops at a nominal cost. The conference began in 1981, under the direction of Dr. Fred E. Woodall, a previous and highly admired professor.

Keynote speakers have included seven American Counseling Association Presidents, an international innovator/inventor, and other nationally recognized leaders in the field of counseling. Students and professionals spend the day selecting from over 30 peer-reviewed, continuing education content sessions. Presenters are often faculty and students from Delta State and other universities as well as leading professionals in the field. Advanced students have the opportunity to present with their faculty members.

Our Delta Sigma Upsilon Honor Society, Chi Sigma Iota, will benefit from the funding of the conference and will be able to do service for the community, attend national conferences, and attend other continuing education opportunities!

About Conference Proposals

Proposals now closed. Presenters, check your email for details and registration code.

The Robert E. Smith School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites you to be a part of this exciting conference by offering a 60-minute presentation on a topic of your choice related to the helping professions. The electronic form linked below walks you through each step of the proposal process, including detailed instructions for creating a session abstract and objectives.

Due to the nature of providing contact hours to a number of disciplines, the program, presenter information, and specified learning objectives must be included with each submission. This information enables us to meet the continuing education requirements for different organizations, making your presentation useful to a broader range of participants. We do not “theme” this conference; rather, we encourage topics that meet the needs of a variety of helping professionals to foster more integrated work & care.

Your detailed proposal and CV/resume increase our ability to accept your presentation for the conference. If there are any questions regarding this application process, we will be happy to assist you.

Registration now open!

If you are a presenter, a DSU Site Supervisor, or a DSU student, please email woodallconference@deltastate.edu for registration access code.

Payment Details

If you would like to use a check, money order, or cash for pre-registration, please complete the physical copy of the conference registration. We are no longer accepting Purchase Orders (PO).

To ensure receipt of check and issuance of an online code to register, checks must be postmarked by February 5, 2026. Please mail your registration form and check, cash, or money order to the following address:

Please make checks out to: DSU – CSI

DSU Counselor Education
Attn: Darla Poole
DSU Box 3142
1003 W. Sunflower Ave.
Cleveland, MS 38733.

Registration and Payment Schedule

• Early Bird Registration
  • Opens: December 1
  • Deadline: January 31
  • Fee: $50
• Regular Registration
  • Opens: February 1
  • Deadline: February 28
  • Fee: $75
• Late Registration
  • Opens: March 1
  • Deadline: March 20
  • Fee: $100

*Not including additional fees for Social Work and MDE credit.

Conference Booklet

CE Request Forms
Please access the links below to complete CE Request/Evaluation forms. Please note that these forms are required for all attendees to receive credit, per continuing education provider policies. If forms are not submitted at the end of the conference, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to receive your CE credits. For more information, access the Conference Booklet.

Refund Policy

The Woodall Conference values the professional development and time of all participants. Registration fees are refundable according to the following schedule: 

• Full Refund: Requests must be received in writing via email to woodallconference@deltastate.edu by 30 days prior to the conference date to receive a full refund, minus any processing fees. 
• Partial Refund: Written refund requests received 29 to 14 days prior to the conference date will be refunded 50% of the registration fee.  
• No Refund: Requests made within 14 days of the conference date, or no-shows without written notice, are not eligible for a refund.  
• Substitutions: Registered attendees may transfer their registration to another individual at no penalty. Substitution requests must be submitted in writing by 14 days prior to the conference date.  
• Event Cancellation: If unforeseen circumstances require cancellation of the conference, registered participants will receive a full refund of registration fees. The Woodall Conference is not responsible for other expenses (e.g., travel, lodging). 

Refund requests should be emailed to woodallconference@deltastate.edu. Please allow approximately 10-14 business days for processing. 

Complaint Policy & Resolution Process 

The Woodall Conference strives to maintain an environment that reflects the professional, ethical, and respectful standards consistent with the counseling profession. If you have a concern about any aspect of the conference (e.g., program content, presenter conduct, accessibility, or other conference-related issues), you are encouraged to follow this process: 

• Submit the Complaint in Writing: Email your written complaint to woodallconference@deltastate.edu with “Conference Complaint” in the subject line. Include: 
  • Your name and contact information. 
  • A detailed description of the concern. 
  • Any relevant dates, session titles, or individuals involved. 
• Acknowledgement: Complaints will be acknowledged within 3 business days of receipt. (Please note that the Woodall office is closed during university summer and winter breaks, causing potential delays in correspondence.) 
• Review & Follow-Up: The Woodall Conference leadership will review the concern and may request further details. A response or proposed resolution will be provided within 10 business days when feasible. 
• Confidentiality & Respect: All complaints will be handled confidentially and respectfully. Retaliation against individuals who raise genuine concerns in good faith is not permitted. 

For questions & concerns related to the Woodall Conference, please contact:
Darla Poole, Conference Coordinator | Email: woodallconference@deltastate.edu | Phone: 662-846-4364