Department and Divisional Leader Track

The act of assessment is more than measurement – it requires leaders to take an active role. Therefore, these sessions will focus on leading the assessment process from a big-picture perspective for department and divisional leaders. Specifically, this track will advance knowledge, confidence, and skills related to: (a) strategic planning, (b) identifying opportunities for data-collection collaboration, (c) data-informed reflection and decision-making, and (d) storytelling. This track will focus on assessment as a leadership process for quality improvement efforts and impact storytelling.

Registration Information

Scholarship Opportunity

We believe the Student Affairs Assessment Institute should be accessible to professionals at every stage of their career, regardless of financial circumstance. A limited number of scholarships are available to support those who would otherwise be unable to attend. 

Applications are due by April 30 to receive priority consideration. We anticipate making decisions within two weeks of this deadline.

Registrations can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing at ACPA by 22 May 2026, less a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be sent to info@acpa.nche.edu. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 22 May 2026, less a $50 cancellation fee. After 22 May 2026, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations can be transferred to another participant with the same membership type for a $50 processing fee. The conference may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the fees will be fully refunded; however, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs, charges or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines and/or travel agencies.

In order to qualify for member rates for the ACPA’s Student Affairs Assessment Institute, membership with ACPA must be valid through 26 June 2026. You must have your own individual membership. ACPA Members who purchase a Student Affairs Assessment Institute Registration understand their membership needs to be active through 26 June 2026. If it is not active prior to the start of the Student Affairs Assessment Institute you will not be provided with your Student Affairs Assessment Institute Event credential unless you renew your membership or pay the difference between the non-member and member registration cost.

justify your attendance

Need help making the case to attend?

We’ve created a customizable letter template you can use to request support from your supervisor. It is designed to help you clearly communicate why attending the Institute matters, how it aligns with your role, and how the learning can benefit your team or division.

 Use the template as a starting point, then personalize it to reflect your current responsibilities, the track you plan to attend, and the specific value this experience would bring to your work.

Hotel Information

The host hotel for the 2026 Student Affairs Assessment Institute is The Westin O’Hare. Rooms are available starting at $189/night until our room block fills or 1 June 2026, whichever occurs first. Please use the link below to book your room for the 2026 Student Affairs Assessment Institute.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Day 1 • Wednesday, 24 June

Day 2 • Thursday, 25 June

Day 3 • Friday 26 June

faculty Information

Institute Track Leads

Faculty-Programmer and Emerging Assessment Practitioner Track

Faculty-Experienced Assessment Practitioner Track

Faculty-Department and Divisional Leader Track