2025 Pre-conference Sessions

Pre-Conference 1 - Grant Strategy with AI
Supercharge Your Grant Strategy with AI
Grants are not just revenue—they’re strategy. This hands-on session is designed to help community colleges & nonprofit use AI to streamline grant development, improve quality, & reduce admin. burden. Participants will learn to apply AI tools ethically & effectively within a structured grant system.  Click here for more details.
Saturday, October 4 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Pre-Conference 2 - Beyond the Algorithm
Beyond the Algorithm- Embedding Creativity, Connection & Capital for Student Success in the AI Era
This workshop invites faculty to the creative frontier, where human ingenuity, meaningful connections, & real-world readiness converge. In this year’s session, faculty are invited to bring their course syllabus to be used as a canvas for reinvention. Click here for more details. Click here for more details.

Saturday, October 4 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Pre-Conference 3 - The World Is Your Campus
The World Is Your Campus - Internationalization Strategies for Community College Leaders
In today’s world, community colleges serve as powerful platforms for global engagement. Join us for a session that explores how community colleges can successfully embrace internationalization to grow enrollment, enrich student experiences, & foster workforce partnerships. Click here for more details. Click here for more details.

Sunday, October 5 - 9:00 to 11:00 am
Pre-Conference 4 - Future Ready
Future Ready: Leading, Learning & Work in the Age of AI
Artificial Intelligence & technology are transforming every sector of the world, including education & the workforce. How can community colleges & people harness this power to ensure access for all, innovation, & future-readiness for all learners? Click here for more details.

Sunday, October 5 - 11:45 to 2:45 pm. Lunch is included.