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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.

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Space Management Essentials for Higher Education
REGISTRATION OPEN
WORKSHOP

Space Management Essentials for Higher Education

Campus and the Built Environment
Transform campus space into a strategic asset through space stewardship, classification, policy development, inventory maintenance, and committee governance.
October 2 – December 4, 2026
Online
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Comprehensive Space Analytics
REGISTRATION OPEN
WORKSHOP

Comprehensive Space Analytics

Campus and the Built Environment
Strengthen data-informed campus planning decisions through higher education space analytics that evaluate metrics, occupancy, and suitability.
Mondays, October 12-December 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM (ET) -
Online
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Bard College: Design that Honors the Past while Building for the Future
REGISTRATION CLOSED
SYMPOSIUM

Bard College: Design that Honors the Past while Building for the Future

Regional symposia connect the SCUP community to share strategies for student success and effectiveness.
October 13, 2026
Bard College, Main Campus
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Resilience by Design: Lessons from the Evolution of American College Campuses
REGISTRATION OPEN
WEBINAR

Resilience by Design: Lessons from the Evolution of American College Campuses

Sponsored Series

Campus and the Built Environment
October 14, 2026 | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (ET)
Online
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Navigating the Future: AI-Enhanced Scenario Planning for Higher Education
REGISTRATION OPEN
WORKSHOP

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

Institutional Strategy
Harness generative AI for scenario planning, strategic foresight, and stronger, future-focused decision-making.
October 20 and 22, 2026 | 1:00 PM-4:00 PM (ET)
Online
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Launching an Effective Strategic Planning Team
REGISTRATION OPEN
WORKSHOP

Launching an Effective Strategic Planning Team

Foundations Series

Institutional Strategy
Move beyond committees to build high-impact teams with clear mandates, defined roles, and decision-making practices that foster effective collaboration.
October 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Online
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Strategic Planning for Speed, Shared Governance, and Accountability
REGISTRATION OPEN
WEBINAR

Strategic Planning for Speed, Shared Governance, and Accountability

Sponsored Series

Planning Skills and Processes Planning Structures and Supports
October 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (ET)
Online
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Budgeting with Purpose: Aligning Financial Resources to Support Goals
REGISTRATION OPEN
WORKSHOP

Budgeting with Purpose: Aligning Financial Resources to Support Goals

Institutional Strategy
Align planning, budgeting, and resource allocation to achieve strategic goals and measure progress.
November 2, 4, and 6, 2026 | 1:00 PM-3:00 PM (ET)
Online
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Academic Planning Workshop
REGISTRATION OPEN
WORKSHOP

Academic Planning Workshop

Institutional Strategy
Adopt integrated academic planning frameworks with tools and strategies to navigate governance, culture, politics, and data-informed decision-making.
November 10 and 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM (ET)
Online
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Institutional Context: From Campus Reality to Planning Strategy
REGISTRATION OPEN
WORKSHOP

Institutional Context: From Campus Reality to Planning Strategy

Foundations Series

Institutional Strategy
Learn how institutional culture, governance, and processes shape integrated planning and how to plan with them, not against them.
November 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Online
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Spotlight Series: Regional Perspectives
REGISTRATION OPEN
WEBINAR

Spotlight Series: Regional Perspectives

Campus and the Built Environment Planning Challenges
Explore featured sessions from recent conferences for higher education planning strategies, regional perspectives, and insights from campus leaders, architects, and planners.
December 14-17, 2026 | Sessions twice daily
Online
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Pacific 2027 Regional Conference
CALL FOR PROPOSALS OPEN
REGIONAL CONFERENCE

Pacific 2027 Regional Conference

Campus and the Built Environment
Regional conferences connect the SCUP community to share strategies for student success and effectiveness.
March 8–10, 2027
University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT
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