HACU 40th Annual Conference
40 Years of Championing Higher Education Success: One Graduate at a Time
Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2026 • Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center • Chula Vista, California
Higher Education Leadership Institute
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Pre-Conference Event
The 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute is a dynamic, one-day event for faculty, staff, and administrators at any stage of their careers, which will focus on strategies for moving up the faculty and administrative ladders in higher education. Expert presenters cover a variety of subjects related to the program theme. Breakout sessions will explore essential topics in greater depth. The day concludes with a panel comprised of college and university presidents.
Please find below the registration details and agenda for the 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute, a pre-conference event of the 40th Annual Conference.
Registration
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EARLY BIRD DEADLINE May 31, 2026 |
REGULAR/ONSITE BEGINS June 1, 2026 |
DESCRIPTION | |
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$310 |
$390 |
Higher Education Leadership Institute |
Agenda
Saturday, OCT. 31
SATURDAY
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. |
Onsite Registration / Continental Breakfast |
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8:30 – 8:35 a.m. |
Event Kickoff / Introductions |
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8:35 – 8:45 a.m. |
Welcome Remarks |
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8:45– 9:45 a.m. |
Morning Keynote Presentation |
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9:45 – 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
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10:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
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Session #1 |
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Session #2 |
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Session #3 |
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Noon – 1:15 p.m. |
Joint Professional Leadership Programs Networking Luncheon |
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1:30 – 2:00 pm |
Presentation
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2:05 – 2:15 p.m. |
Higher Education Leadership Institute Reflection Activity |
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2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
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Break |
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2:30 – 3:15 p.m. |
Presidents Panel |
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3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
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Wrap -Up and Evaluations |
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Contact Information
Please include your name, institution and campus as part of your communication.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
- Paul A. Machen II, Ph.D.
- Senior Executive Director Institute for Professional Leadership and Student Programs
- (210) 576-3229
- paul.machen@hacu.net
