2026 Department Chair and Academic Leaders Conference
For all department chairs and section leaders
Omni La Mansion del Rio
112 College StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205-1811
United States
Event Details
ISAS welcomes all Department Chairs and Academic Leaders to this conference in San Antonio! Featured speakers include Caroline Miller, Isaiah Noriega, and Allison Zmuda.
| Early Bird (until August 31) | Regular (after August 31) |
| $475 | $525 |
HOTEL DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUG 31: ISAS has reserved a block of rooms at the Omni la Mansion del Rio at the rate of $199++/night. Please note, the conference begins at noon on September 14, to allow for travel that morning. Click here to reserve your room by the end of the day. The block closes August 31. (Registration for the conference is separate and the Early Bird rate expires August 31.)
Agenda
| September 14 | |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Gathering and Conference Check-in (lunch is not provided) (full agenda attached below) |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Welcome and Networking |
| 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Allison Zmuda The Shape of a Course: Designing the Journey Students Navigate |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Cohort Meetings |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Reception at Omni |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Dinner on your own or ISAS will also make 2 reservations at local restaurants. Spaces are limited. Attendees pay their own. |
| September 15 | |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast at the Omni |
| 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Caroline Miller Using Neuroscience to Support Faculty |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Hear from Your Peers A time to ask questions of the group. |
| 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Lunch at Omni Sit with members of your cohort for continued networking |
| 12:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Isaiah Noriega Giving and Receiving Feedback |
Speakers
Allison Zmuda
Caroline Miller
Isaiah Noriega