Professional staff play a vital role in advancing the mission of small liberal arts colleges. As the higher education landscape evolves, staff members at ACM member colleges can benefit from opportunities to deepen their understanding of emerging trends and enhance their capacity to lead and manage change. Navigating a Changing Higher Education Landscape brings together colleagues from across ACM campuses for shared learning, discussion, and practical skill-building. This program fosters peer connections that enhance how staff members engage with campus community members in their day-to-day work.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Participants will attend a one-day, in-person workshop and a 90-minute virtual session focused on managing change, understanding evolving student needs, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Between sessions, participants will apply new insights gained on their campuses. The program is offered at no cost to staff at ACM member colleges.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA
This program is designed for full-time and part-time staff staff members on ACM campuses. Participants must secure their supervisor’s approval before registering.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants will:
- Strengthen cross-campus connections and leverage diverse perspectives to foster collaboration and student-centered innovations.
- Learn to apply change management practices on their campus.
- Reflect on the evolving needs of campus stakeholders to consider how our institutions can better align services, communication, and support to meet our goals in a rapidly shifting higher education environment.
PROGRAM DATES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION
ACM will offer two regional in-person workshops in 2026-2027. Attendees are responsible for any transportation and lodging costs, if required.
Each participating college may select up to 20 participants; each in-person workshop is capped at 80 total participants. Late registrants may be accepted on a space-available basis.
Option 1
- In-Person Workshop: Knox College (Galesburg, IL) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT)
- Virtual Session: Thursday, October 8, 2026 (10:00-11:30 a.m. CT) or Friday, October 9, 2026 (2:00-3:30 p.m. CT)
- Selected participants are asked to register by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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Option 2
- In-Person Workshop: Beloit College (Beloit, WI) on Wednesday, February 24, 2027 (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT)
- Virtual Session: Thursday, April 1, 2027 (10:00-11:30 a.m. CT) or Thursday, April 22, 2027 (2:00-3:30 p.m. CT)
- Registration for this workshop is not yet open.
Please contact [email protected] with questions.
