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Conference Program

Annual Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance

This year’s conference features a dynamic schedule designed to inform, inspire, and connect attendees across the higher education landscape.

Start your conference experience with an in-depth exploration of emerging issues and essential practices during our Tuesday morning and afternoon pre-conference workshops. To learn more about workshop offerings, please visit the Workshops page.

New this year, Thursday afternoon will be dedicated entirely to NWCCU-specific content, offering in-depth sessions focused on strengthening institutions’ understanding of the Standards for Accreditation, enhancing report writing practices, and sharing key updates related to the accreditation process. This focused programming provides a valuable opportunity for institutional representatives to engage directly with NWCCU staff and peers on accreditation matters.

Please note: The schedule below is subject to change as final details are confirmed.

Tuesday, December 2
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
8:00 – 9:15 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Morning Workshops

  • You Are Here: Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education, Navigating the New Landscape, and Finding Success
  • Making Meaning from Qualitative Data: Analysis for Student Success
  • Designing Learning That Matters: Innovative and Accelerated Baccalaureate Degrees
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Workshops

  • Leading Through Turbulence: Building Agile and Ethical Institutions in a Political World
  • Making the Case: Evidence-Based Storytelling for Higher Education
  • From Buzzword to Blueprints: Building AI Literacy for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Wednesday, December 3
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 – 9:45 a.m. Day 1 Welcome Plenary
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Morning Break
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #1
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #2
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Beacon Awards Luncheon
1:45 – 2:35 p.m. Concurrent Sessions #3
2:35 – 3:00 p.m. Afternoon Break
3:00 – 3:50 p.m. Concurrent Sessions #4
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Day 1 Closing Plenary
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Evening Reception

Thursday, December 4
7:30 a.m. Registration Opens
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 – 9:40 a.m. Day 2 Welcome Plenary
9:50 – 10:40 a.m. Concurrent Sessions #5
10:40 – 11:10 a.m. Morning Break
11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions #6
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 1:50 p.m. NWCCU Sessions #1
2:00 – 2:50 p.m. NWCCU Sessions #2