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July 14, 2025 – July 17, 2025
IPDS is a New Professional Seminar designed for individuals beginning their careers in higher education, within college union and student activities roles. This seminar lays a strong foundation for a successful career in the field. Through an immersive multi-day experience, participants have the opportunity to enhance their skills, broaden their networks, and chart a clear path for long-term success.
What are past participants saying?
“I had an incredible experience at IPDS connecting with professionals from diverse institutions and acquiring new skills that will benefit me for years to come.”
“I am very grateful for this experience, as it helped me to figure out that higher education really is what I want to be doing!”
“I can honestly say it was one of the most enjoyable and impactful conferences I have been to.”
Schedule
Each day will include breaks—schedule just shows the beginning/end of sessions for the day. Institute sessions will be on a variety of topics including supervision, leadership, law, budgeting, assessment, organizational skills, working with your leadership, and more.
The conference guide is now available through ACUI’s mobile experience provider, Eventsential. You will need to login to access all the features of the guide.
- Download Eventsential from your smartphone’s app store.
- Search for ACUI to add the IPDS event guide.
- Use the “Email Me a Link” option (if you don’t remember your password or don’t want to create an account) OR from the gear icon in the top left, choose Engagefully account to login or setup your account.
Note: Please use your ACUI-affiliated email address (the one used at the time of regisration) to ensure full access to the guide.
Registration
Regular (through June 13)
- Professional Member: $700
- Professional Nonmember: $800
Late (After June 13)
- Professional Member: $750
- Professional Nonmember: $850
Travel and Hotel
IPDS will be hosted at Indiana University–Bloomington.
Hotel
A room block is available at the Biddle Hotel in the Indiana Memorial Union. Rates are $109–$139 per night, plus tax. Secure your room online using Hotel Group Code: IPDS2025.