2027 Annual Conference

You’re invited to Baltimore,
February 28-March 4, for #ACUI27!

Belonging. Empowerment. Restorative Energy and Action.

#ACUI27 will foster belonging through shared learning and community, while inspiring attendees with restorative energy, empowerment, and fresh ideas. Rooted in Baltimore’s spirit of resilience and creativity, the conference will equip participants with tangible tools and renewed motivation to drive meaningful change on their campuses. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Charm City!

Call for Sessions

Doing something awesome on your campus? Have a program that made an impact? Have an innovative idea that you want to discuss with colleagues from around the world? Submit an educational session proposal about it—we invite members from all specialties, experience levels, and ACUI Involvement to contribute to the program. The submission deadline is Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

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Additional Details

Reflecting on this year’s conference vision, we welcome session proposals that explore one or more of the following:

  • Belonging: How do you create and nurture a sense of welcome, shared learning, and community?
  • Empowerment: In what ways could you challenge others to take in a new idea and leave with tangible tools, confidence, and motivation?
  • Restorative Energy & Action: What perspective or knowledge would leave attendees feeling refreshed, motivated, and ready to take knowledge back home to enact real change?

Proposals that highlight tangible takeaways within these themes are strongly encouraged. In addition to the themes, we are seeking out more education sessions on the topics members are asking for:

  • Fiscal management
  • Assessment, evaluation, and research
  • Marketing
  • Audio visual and technology
  • Programming
  • Advising and supervising


Help Review Sessions

We are also seeking volunteers to act as jurors to help evaluate and curate the very best program to represent our community.

Sign Up to Review

Travel and Hotel

Hotel

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

Travel

The Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is the closest airport to the conference venue, located around 12 miles away. Find more tips for planning your trip with the Baltimore Official Visitor’s Guide.

Meet the 2027 Conference Program Team

  • Clayton Kolb, West Chester University, Chair (Region VII)
  • Nicole BellCorelli, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (Region V)
  • Kedric Elmore, University of Maryland (Region VII)
  • Kat Masters, Texas State University (Region II)
  • Hannah Muldoon-Davis, Miami University (Region VI)
  • Vinny Jackson, University of Delaware (Region VII)
  • Jen Grossman Leopard, James Madison University (Region VI)
  • Zac Lomas, Rutgers University (Region VII)
  • Jamie Alt, Georgia Institute of Technology (Region III)
  • Marie-Clare Ofoegbu, University of Virginia (Region VI)
  • Justin Rudisille – ACUI Central Office