2027 Academic Chairpersons Conference (ACC)

The Academic Chairpersons Conference is an annual forum where academic chairpersons, administrators, and faculty from all areas of higher education share successful, innovative ideas and strategies to become more effective in their positions. The emphasis is on providing practical, usable information in a climate of open discussion and collaborative exchange. The conference format includes an optional pre-conference for new chairs, engaging plenary sessions, general session panels, concurrent sessions of interactive workshops, best practice presentations, roundtable discussions, networking, and one-on-one mentoring. Educational opportunities focus on leadership, growth, and management, covering a variety of pertinent topics to help new and seasoned department chairs deal with current situations and prepare for the future.