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

Pre-Conference Event

October 31, 2026

Student Success by Design: Leading Institutional Transformation Across Campus Systems

The 25th Annual Higher Education Leadership Institute, a dynamic, one-day pre-conference event, 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 event theme, “Student Success by Design: Leading Institutional Transformation Across Campus Systems.” Breakout sessions will explore essential topics in greater depth. The day concludes with a panel comprised of college and university presidents.

Registration

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE

May 31, 2026

REGULAR/ONSITE BEGINS

June 1, 2026

DESCRIPTION
$310
$390

Higher Education Leadership Institute
(Pre-conference event)

Agenda

Saturday, OCT. 31

SATURDAY

Time SESSIONS / SPEAKERS
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Onsite Registration / Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 8:35 a.m.

Event Kickoff / Introductions

8:35 – 8:45 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

8:45– 9:45 a.m.

Morning Keynote Presentation

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

Break

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Session #1

Session #2

Session #3

Noon – 1:15 p.m.

Joint Professional Leadership Programs Networking Luncheon

1:30 – 2:00 pm

Presentation

 

2:05 – 2:15 p.m.

Higher Education Leadership Institute Reflection Activity

2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Presidents Panel

3:15 – 3:30 p.m.

Wrap -Up and Evaluations

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