Looking for a way to get connected?! Join us at our next Regional Conference to become more engaged with ACUI. Regional Conferences focus on building community, offering professional development, expanding networks, connecting with mentors, and learning skills that can translate to any career. Regional Conferences have been designed with a renewed focus on emerging professionals and students to help them connect with others, share ideas, and learn best practices.
2026 Region II Conference
October 16–18 | Oklahoma State University
Call for Educational Sessions
We are excited to invite you to share your expertise with your regional colleagues at this year’s Region II Conference. This year, the Regional Conference will be focusing on the following core competencies: Assessment, Evaluation & Research, Fiscal Management, and Marketing.
Submit your proposal here by July 24!
Please reach out to Dylan Kimery or Jodi Cortez with any questions.
Registration
REgular (through September 14)
- Professional Member: $350
- Professional Nonmember: $395
- Student Member: $250
- Student Nonmember: $300
- Retiree: $250
- One-Day: $200
Late (After September 15)
- Professional Member: $400
- Professional Nonmember: $445
- Student Member: $300
- Student Nonmember: $350
- Retiree: $250
- One-Day: $200
2026 Conference Planning Team
Paige Jenkins
2026 Conference Coordinator
University of Texas–Dallas
Grace Ann Thompson
Fundraising & Sponsorships
Kansas State University
Imani Jennings
Keynotes & Panels
Oklahoma State University–Tulsa
Ryan Santoni
Student & Professional Engagement
Missouri State University
Dylan Kimery
Educational Sessions
Texas Christian University
Jodi Cortez
Educational Sessions
University of Houston
Garrett Hargrove
Communications
Oklahoma State University
Austin Pace
Business Manager
Texas State University
Request approval to attend the ACUI Region II Conference with this justification letter template. It highlights the benefits of attendance, from professional growth to institutional impact, empowering you to build a strong case for your request.