SCUP

Events & Programs

SCUP’s events, conferences, and programs are where higher education leaders with the same goals, meeting the rapid pace of change and competition, come together. They’re where conversations intersect, where learning strategies are shared, and where connections are made.

North Atlantic 2026 Regional Conference
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REGIONAL CONFERENCE

North Atlantic 2026 Regional Conference

Campus and the Built Environment
Local institutions demonstrate how campuses can advance student success and regional prosperity.
March 8–10, 2026
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, CT
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Building Buy-in for Planning: Dealing With Resistance and Gaining Support
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COURSE

Building Buy-in for Planning: Dealing With Resistance and Gaining Support

Planning Skills and Processes
Gain tools to build stakeholder buy-in across diverse groups, from leadership to front-line staff.
March 11–April 8, 2026 (weekly sessions)
Online | 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern
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Strategic Planning, Design, and Assessment with the Learning Space Rating System
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WORKSHOP

Strategic Planning, Design, and Assessment with the Learning Space Rating System

Campus and the Built Environment
Leave with tools and strategies to connect space decisions to broader institutional priorities.
March 17 – April 14, 2026
Online | 11:00–1:00 PM Eastern
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Care for the Whole Student: Marquette University’s Integrated Wellness Facility
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SYMPOSIUM

Care for the Whole Student: Marquette University’s Integrated Wellness Facility

Campus and the Built Environment
March 19, 2026
O’Brien Hall (College of Business Administration), Marquette University
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Space Management Essentials for Higher Education
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WORKSHOP

Space Management Essentials for Higher Education

Series

Campus and the Built Environment
This series covers six distinct but interrelated topics on best practices for space management.
March 20–May 29, 2026
Online | 12:00–2:00 PM Eastern
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Planning Institute: Sustain
REGISTRATION OPEN
WORKSHOP

Planning Institute: Sustain

Institutional Strategy Planning Skills and Processes
Build the cultural capacity to adapt, decide, and act in an uncertain future.
March 26–27, 2026
Online | 11:00–6:00 PM Eastern
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Assessment Practices: A Working Group for Higher Education Professionals
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PEER LEARNING

Assessment Practices: A Working Group for Higher Education Professionals

Working Group

Peer Connection Planning Skills and Processes
Explore strategies to make assessment more meaningful, actionable, and aligned.
April 6, 13, and 20, 2026
Online | 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern
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Trends that Impact Higher Education Planning Spring 2026
REGISTRATION OPEN
WEBINAR

Trends that Impact Higher Education Planning Spring 2026

Higher Education Context
Understand social, economic, and technological trends shaping 2026 planning.
April 9, 2026
Online | 1:00–2:00 PM Eastern | Free
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Navigating the Future: AI-Enhanced Scenario Planning for Higher Education
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WORKSHOP

Navigating the Future: AI-Enhanced Scenario Planning for Higher Education

Planning Skills and Processes
Apply AI-assisted scenario planning to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
April 14 and 16, 2026
Online | 1:00–4:00 PM Eastern
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Mid-Atlantic 2026 Regional Conference
REGISTRATION OPEN
REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Mid-Atlantic 2026 Regional Conference

Campus and the Built Environment
Explore integrated planning strategies to drive resilience, relevance, and growth in higher ed.
April 20–22, 2026
The Heldrich Hotel | New Brunswick, NJ
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Making Meaning of Trends: A Working Group on Emerging Issues in Higher Education
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PEER LEARNING

Making Meaning of Trends: A Working Group on Emerging Issues in Higher Education

Working Group

Higher Education Context Peer Connection
Join peers to analyze trends, share insights, and plan strategic responses.
April 29, May 6, and May 13, 2026
Online | 12:00-1:00 PM Eastern
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Budgeting with Purpose: Aligning Financial Resources to Support Goals
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WORKSHOP

Budgeting with Purpose: Aligning Financial Resources to Support Goals

Planning Skills and Processes
Align planning and budgeting to ensure goals have the resources to succeed.
May 4, May 6 and May 8, 2026
Online | 1:00–3:00 PM Eastern
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