2026 NASPA Region IV-West Conference
October 25-28, 2026 • Boulder, Colorado
26
Days
19
Hours
37
Minutes
20
Seconds
Schedule At-a-Glance
*Times are subject to change
Sunday, October 25, 2026
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 4:30 PM - 6:15 PM | Welcome and Opening Keynote |
| 6:15 PM - 8:30 PM | Networking & Evening Entertainment |
Monday, October 26, 2026
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Featured Speaker |
| 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Educational Sessions |
| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Community College Summit |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Educational Session |
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Regional Business Meeting |
| 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM | Dinner on Your Own/Meetups/Affinity Groups |
| 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Evening Entertainment |
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Featured Speaker |
| 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Educational Sessions |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Educational Session |
| 4:00 - 8:00 PM | Dinner on Your Own/Meetups/Affinity Groups |
| 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM | Evening Entertainment |
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Educational Sessions |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Closing Featured Speaker & Brunch |
Community College Summit
Schedule At-a-Glance
*Times are subject to change
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Welcome & Community Building |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | The Distinctiveness of Community College Student Affairs |
| 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Community College Roundtables |
| 12:00 PM - 12:25 PM | Lunch |
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Reflections & Networking Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Community College Executive Leader Panel |
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Collective Insights & NASPA Regional/CCD Opportunities |
| 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM | Closing |
Desired Outcomes
Build meaningful relationships with community college colleagues across Region IV-West.
Validate and elevate the distinct skills and experiences of community college student affairs professionals.
Exchange practical approaches to sustainability, student success, workforce alignment, belonging, and organizational challenges.
Strengthen a regional network committed to ongoing collaboration, professional development, and collectively reimagining the future of community colleges to better support all learners.
