2026 Department Chair Leadership Conference
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About the Conference
Department chairs sit at the intersection of academic leadership, faculty success, student outcomes, and institutional strategy. As higher education confronts new financial realities, rapidly evolving technologies, shifting enrollment patterns, and increasing demands for accountability and innovation, chairs must lead with clarity, agility, and vision.
The 2026 Department Chair Leadership Conference is a 2½-day, national event designed to strengthen the strategic, operational, and human-centered leadership capacity of department chairs across higher education. Through keynote addresses, peer-led sessions, data-informed workshops, and cross-institutional networking, chairs will leave equipped to lead with confidence and navigate the complexities of today’s academic environment.
