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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS IS NOW OPEN

Do you have an innovative practice or cutting-edge research you want to share with your colleagues from around the world? You are invited to submit a presentation proposal that focuses on best and promising practices that increase student success at community and technical colleges.

Join us at the 48th annual NISOD Conference: Advancing Community College Student Engagement (ACCSE), the premier event dedicated to inspiring educators in higher education! Taking place May 23-26, 2026, in vibrant Austin, Texas, this transformative conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside community and technical college faculty, administrators, and staff from across the nation and beyond. Attendees can expect dynamic sessions, hands-on workshops, and powerful keynote addresses, all focused on enhancing student success and advancing teaching and leadership skills. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an empowering experience that celebrates and strengthens our educational community.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 15, 2026

FULL CONFERENCE RATE: ALL DAYSMemberNon-Member
EARLY-BIRD: January 6-April 11$799$999
REGULAR: April 12-May 22$999$1,199
ON-SITE: After May 22$1,099$1,299

SUNDAY Only *$499$599
MONDAY Only *$499$599
TUESDAY Only *$399$499

*Presenter discount cannot be applied to one-day registration and cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Included in the registration fee: Coffee and Refreshment Breaks; Monday General Session Lunch and Tuesday General Breakfast; Access to all Collaborative Learning Forums, Idea to Action Workshops, and Learn-Discuss-Do Labs.

Not included in the registration fee (these items can be added during the registration process):

* 2026 Excellence Awards recipients receive a complimentary dinner ticket. Guest tickets can be purchased for $90.

“Generally speaking, community college families are all ‘on different ends of the same boat.’ Most institutions face similar issues and it was inspiring to see others share best practices that everyone can use to enhance the educational opportunities we provide to our communities.”

2023 Conference Participant

“I enjoyed the energy of attendees – we shared common goals, common challenges, and the desire to be better. It’s refreshing and rewarding to collaborate to find solutions and best practices together.”

2023 Conference Participant
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Austin, Texas

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Special Thanks to our Conference Committee!

Austin Community College
Christine Hall, Regional Director, Orientation & First Year Experience (TX)
Chattanooga State Community College
Gloria Arnold-Fairbanks, Adjunct Instructor (TN)
Chattanooga State Community College
Traci Williams, Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness, Research & Planning (TN)
Coffeyville Community College
Krista Hanna, Business Instructor and Bookstore Assistant Manager (KS)
Conference Committee Chair
College of Southern Nevada
Vartouhi Asherian, Senior Analyst (NV)
Community College of Allegheny County
Elizabeth Kuhns-Boyle, Academic Advisor / Faculty (PA)
Delgado Community College
Kenneth Williams, Associate Professor of Residential Construction (LA)
Florida SouthWestern State College
Camille Drake-Brassfield, Professor of Psychology (FL)
Forsyth Technical Community College
Aaron Condon, Program Coordinator / Instructor, IT Support and Services (NC)
Harford Community College
Jeff Ball, Director, CETL (MD)
Harford Community College
Reba Businsky, Assistant Professor (MD)
Honolulu Community College
Kalehua Kamakawiwoole, Assistant Professor, English (ESL) (HI)
Houston Community College
Mercedes Wilson-Everett, Lead Faculty (TX)
Hudson County Community College
Marolla Youakim, Academic Coach (NJ)
Metropolitan Community College (KC)
Courtney Dixon, Student Services Specialist, FA (MO)
Oakton College
Khursheed Ichhaporia, Associate Professor (IL)
Seattle Central College
Melvin Smith, Adjunct Professor (WA)
Somerset Community College
Catherine Tackett, Teaching & Learning Center Director/Learning & Development Specialist (KY)
Temple College
Rosa Berreles-Acosta, Executive Director, Dual Credit & High School Partnerships (TX)
Yavapai College
Philip Reid, Department Chair, Computer Science (AZ)