Submitted forms will be routed to the Director of RCFIA (Allison Stanger) and Assistant Director of RCFIA (Charlotte Tate). Prior to submitting the Lecture/Event Proposal Form, please consult GUIDELINES at the bottom of the form.

Guidelines

  • Use this form for single lectures. To submit proposals for symposia and conferences, please email the following to Allison Stanger, Charlotte Tate, and Martha Baldwin: (1) program description, (2) tentative schedule, (3) estimated budget, (4) anticipated funding sources and amounts.
  • RCFIA avoids cosponsoring conflicting events. Before submitting a proposal, please check the College Events Calendar (http://cat.middlebury.edu/events/).
  • When choosing a lecture date, please keep in mind regularly scheduled College events such as monthly faculty meetings, midterm recess, and winter carnival. Remember, too, that accommodations can be difficult to secure on Columbus Day weekend, Fall Family Weekend, and at other times when the College is hosting major events.
  • Honoraria have mostly ranged between $500 and $600. Honoraria may vary if the visitor also visits a class, or renders other services.
  • Rates for some local accommodations Inn on the Green (continental breakfast included): Last week in Oct until Memorial Day weekend, Sun – Thur: single $90; double $95; suite $189. Fri – Sat: single $138; double $143; suite $229. Memorial Day weekend through third week in October: single $138; double $143; suite $229. Middlebury Inn (breakfast not included): Last week in Oct until mid Sept, Sun – Thur: single $95; double $110. Fri – Sat: single $125. Mid Sept until mid Oct, $180 to $259, depending on the room.
  • Form should be fully completed before being submitted.