A full-day institute for professionals across every career level of community colleges.
Sunday, March 7, 2027 • National Harbor, MD
WHEN
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Full-day Specialty Institute
FOR
Community College Professionals
Across every career level
PRICE
$255
Breakfast, lunch, & coffee included
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
COMMUNITY COLLEGES INSTITUTE
Community colleges are increasingly the front door to higher education, serving students with diverse goals, experiences, and pathways.
At the same time, institutions are navigating shifting enrollment, workforce demands, resource constraints, changing policies, and evolving student needs. The 2027 Institute explores how community colleges can adapt with purpose while remaining grounded in access, equity, and student success.
Through three interconnected focus areas, participants will examine how institutions can strengthen cross-divisional collaboration, use data and technology effectively, respond to changing policy and student needs, and align institutional operations with mission. The Institute challenges leaders across the institution to move beyond silos and build more responsive, sustainable, and student-centered community colleges.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
01
Respond to Change
Identify strategies to respond to changing student needs, enrollment patterns, workforce demands, and policy expectations.
02
Remove Barriers
Recognize institutional barriers that impact student access, engagement, persistence, and completion.
03
Strengthen Operations
Apply practical approaches to strengthen enrollment, advising, student support, and institutional operations.
04
Lead with Data
Use data and technology to inform decisions, improve services, and better support today’s community college students.
05
Breakdown Silos
Strengthen cross-divisional partnerships to reduce silos, align institutional priorities, and create a more connected student experience.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BUILT FOR LEADERS ACROSS THE INSTITUTION
This institute is designed for community college professionals at every level who want to build a more connected, student-centered experience, and who know that work can't happen in one office alone.
REGISTRATION
REGISTER FOR THE INSTITUTE
$255
Community Colleges Institute • March 7, 2027
Institute Registration Includes
- Full-day institute
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Breakfast, lunch & afternoon coffee break
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$50 off main NASPA Annual Conference Registration*
*No conference registration required
FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are institutes the same as pre-conference workshops?
No. Pre-conference workshops are proposed by NASPA members through the Call for Programs. Institutes are curated by NASPA in partnership with specific constituent groups.
Do I need to register for the full conference to attend an institute?
No. Institute registration does not require a general conference registration. Specialty Institutes are elegible for special discount towards the main NASPA Annual Conference registration. Please refer to the registration page for discount information.
Can I attend an institute if I am not part of that constituent group?
Each institute is designed for a specific professional community. We encourage you to attend the institute that best reflects your role and institution type.
Who do I contact with questions?
Reach out to acprograms@naspa.org.