Faculty & Staff Academic Conference
Save the Date!
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Join hundreds of instructors, staff, and administrators who attend this conference each year to learn from the sessions offered.
This annual conference is FREE and open to all faculty, instructors, and staff interested in attending. In addition to topics related to teaching on campus, there are breakout sessions that staff will find applicable to their role in supporting students and instruction on campus.
Keynote Speaker
Increasing Student Success Across Institutions Through Adaptive Teaching and AI Strategies
Andrew Estrada Phuong
University of California, San Diego
Learn about Adaptive Equity-Oriented Pedagogy (AEP). Research shows AEP can improve instructors' effectiveness and raise average achievement by over a letter grade for all students. Find out how AEP-AI has increased student success.
Schedule
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
8:30 a.m. - Check-in | Complimentary Light Breakfast
8:45 - 9 a.m. - Welcome Message
9 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions I
9:45 a.m. - Break
10 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions II
10:45 a.m. - Break
11 a.m. - Concurrent Sessions III
11:45 a.m. - Break
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Professional Photos | Peace Garden Room
12 p.m. - Lunch & Building Connections | Ballroom
1 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions IV
1:45 a.m. - Break
2 p.m. - Keynote Speaker | Increasing Student Success Across Institutions Through Adaptive Teaching and AI Strategies
3 p.m. - Conference Ends
Future Conference Dates
These dates are subject to change based on the university calendar dates.
- August 17, 2027
- August 15, 2028
Registration
August 11, 2026 - Registration Deadline - In-person
August 17, 2026 - Registration Deadline - Virtual Attendance
This event is FREE and open to all faculty, instructors, staff, and administrators. Individuals may opt for a combination of virtual and in-person attendance for the various sessions. Only registered participants will receive Zoom links for the sessions.
* If you register and you find that you are no longer able to attend call 701-231-7015 or email ndsu.otl@ndsu.edu to let us know.
