Join us!
Are you ready to be a part of the Academic Chairpersons Conference in Feburary 2027?
The annual Academic Chairpersons Conference provides practical, usable information in a climate of open discussion and collaborative exchange, benefiting academic chairpersons, administrators and faculty from all areas of higher education.
The ACC conference includes these development opportunities:
- New Chair Alliance Workshop (optional)
- Plenary Sessions and General Session Panels
- Interactive Workshops
- Best Practice Presentations
- Roundtable Discussions
- Networking
- One-on-One Mentoring
Who should attend or present at the ACC?
- Department chairs/heads
- Aspiring department chairs
- Division chairs/heads
- Deans
- Academic vice presidents
- Program or project directors
- Faculty development coordinators
- Anyone responsible for directing, coordinating or supervising academic programs and/or faculty
"The Academic Chairpersons Conference is beneficial for chairpersons across disciplines, institutional types, and years of experience. It provides the time, environment, and expertise to foster rich discussion, idea-sharing, and networking that will prove beneficial in the present moment, as well as long into the future!"
- Katherine Frank, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin – Stout
Contact Us
The Academic Chairpersons Conference is a program of Indiana University Indianapolis Events and Conference Services.
Questions concerning the conference should be directed to:
Amber McGuire, Meeting Planner