The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 40th Annual Conference highlights topics under Track Four on “Excellence in Leadership.” More than 50 workshops addressing the theme, “40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time,” will be offered across seven tracks. The conference will be held Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, in Chula Vista, California.
The following topics will be presented under Track Four:
- Mujeres de MaÍz: Cultivating Latina Leadership and Breaking the Adobe Ceiling in Higher Education
- HACU Professional Leadership Programs—Preparing the Next Generation of Culturally Diverse Leaders
- From Service to Strategy in Procurement Leadership
- Rebranding Guided Pathways: A Systematic Approach
- Improving Promotion and Tenure Processes towards a Diverse Academic Workforce
- Assembling for Servingness: Leading HSIs in Times of Uncertainty
HACU’s Annual Conference also features a student track, an Exhibit Hall, and pre-conference events designed to provide additional professional development and networking opportunities for attendees. For a complete schedule of workshop and events, click here.
Registration for HACU’s 40th Annual Conference is available online. Advertising, Exhibitor, and Sponsorship opportunities are available.
