Schedule at a Glance
*Subject to change as details are confirmed.
WED, OCT 7
8:30-9:00 a.m.
Early Conference Check-In for Preconference Workshop Attendees
9:00 a.m.-
2:30 p.m.
Preconference Workshops (optional)
12:30-3:30 p.m.
Conference Check-In & On-Site Registration
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Optional Special Interest Activity
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks & Keynote by Shawn VanDerziel
From College to Career: Trends Shaping the Pathway to Work
As the future of work evolves, so does the pathway from college to career. This session explores the trends redefining early talent—from hiring outlooks and graduate outcomes to internships, skills-based hiring, and AI’s impact on recruiting and career readiness. Drawing on the latest national data, you’ll gain practical insights into strengthening college-employer relationships, aligning education with workforce needs, and preparing students for long-term career success.
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Happy Hour Poster Session
6:00 p.m.
Dinner On Your Own
THURS, OCT 8
8:00 a.m.
Conference Check-In Opens
8:00-9:15 a.m.
Breakfast & Morning Plenary Panel
9:30 a.m.-
12:35 p.m.
Educational Sessions
12:35-1:50 p.m.
Lunch & Presentation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
Sponsored by THECB
2:05-2:55 p.m.
Educational Sessions
2:55-3:15 p.m.
Afternoon Snack Break
3:15-5:10 p.m.
Educational Sessions
5:20 p.m.
Walkovers and transportation to the Meadows Center begins
5:30-7:15 p.m.
Evening Reception at the Meadows Center
FRI, OCT 9
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:10-11:05 a.m.
Educational Sessions
11:05-11:25 a.m.
Refreshment Break
11:25 a.m.-
12:30 p.m.
Closing Plenary Session Panel
12:30 p.m.
Conference Adjourns