A New Chapter for the CCCSE/NISOD National Conference

What do our colleges look like through students’ eyes? What helps students find direction, experience meaningful learning, and move toward the futures they want? And what should we change when their experiences show us something is missing?

Under CCCSE’s leadership, the NISOD conference is evolving, with the student experience at the heart of what comes next. The 2027 CCCSE/NISOD National Conference brings together NISOD’s commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership and CCCSE’s expertise in student engagement and student voice.

Through student perspectives, survey findings, hands-on activities, and conversations with colleagues, participants will explore how students experience their colleges—and what those insights call on us to change. Faculty, staff, and administrators are all welcome. You’ll leave with practical ideas for strengthening students’ experiences and opportunities on your campus.

PLEASE NOTE: The conference will take place before Memorial Day in 2027.

Conference Policies

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS IS NOW OPEN!

Confirmation of accepted proposals will be sent between March 4-5, 2027.
Presenter RSVP deadline is April 10, 2027.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN JANUARY 2027

FULL CONFERENCE RATE: ALL DAYSMemberNon-Member
EARLY-BIRD: January 15-April 11$799$999
REGULAR: April 12-May 26$999$1,199
ON-SITE: After May 26$1,099$1,299
ONE-DAY RATEMemberNon-Member
THURSDAY Only$499$599
FRIDAY Only$499$599
SATURDAY Only$399$499

“It was a great experience, very inspiring and full of practical strategies that you can immediately bring back to your classroom. Presenting was incredibly rewarding and gave me the opportunity to connect with other faculty who are passionate about teaching and student engagement.”

2026 Conference Participant

“Very professional conference with wonderful breakout sessions and networking opportunities. ”

2026 Conference Participant

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2026 Conference Participant

“The community college focus makes this one of the most relevant conferences I’ve attended.”

2026 Conference Participant

“NISOD is an excellent conference to showcase your expertise with others, and it’s a conference that never lets you down with the number of sessions offered to suit every interest.”

2026 Conference Participant

“It is a terrific experience with great topics presented and plenty of opportunities to collaborate with other faculty from other community colleges.”

2026 Conference Participant

“It is a very cool conference, lots of members from community college’s across the country are sharing valuable insight and practices during the breakout sessions.”

2026 Conference Participant
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