Call for Proposals
The call for proposals is now closed. Thank you to all who submitted programs for the 2026 Texas Conference on Student Success. If you have questions about your proposal, please email txstudentsuccess@tamu.edu.
The conference will take place on October 7-9, 2026, on the Texas State University campus in San Marcos.
Poster Presenter Information
Thank you for presenting a poster at the Texas Conference on Student Success. Poster sessions are designed to encourage conversation, collaboration, and the exchange of innovative ideas.
Please review the following requirements:
- Poster size: Posters may not exceed 40 inches high by 50 inches wide.
- Printing: Presenters are responsible for designing, printing, and bringing their own poster to the conference.
- Display: The conference will provide poster stands and materials for posting your poster.
- Presenter attendance: Presenters must be present during the scheduled poster session on October 7th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm to discuss their work and engage with conference attendees.
Posters will be judged in one of the following categories:
- Research: Posters that share original research, data, findings, or evidence-based approaches related to student success.
- Practitioner: Posters that highlight effective practices, programs, initiatives, or applied strategies that support student success.
- Graduate Student: Posters presented by graduate students that feature research, practice, or emerging ideas related to student success.
We encourage presenters to create visually engaging posters that clearly communicate their ideas and invite conversation.
Concurrent Session Presenter Information
Concurrent sessions provide an opportunity to share original research, highlight effective practices, and engage attendees in meaningful dialogue. Sessions should be interactive and include at least two participant-engagement strategies, such as polling, case studies, scenario-based activities, or collaborative discussion.
Concurrent sessions will be hosted in the LBJ Student Center (LBJSC). Presentation rooms will have technology available to support your session, including presentation display and audiovisual capabilities. Additional room-specific technology details and instructions will be shared with presenters before the conference. We are requesting presenters use their own slide decks.
Concurrent session presenters will receive their assigned presentation day, time, and room location by the end of August. Please plan to arrive at your assigned room early to test your presentation materials and become familiar with the available technology.
Research Paper Presenter Information
NEW THIS YEAR: The Texas Conference on Student Success is excited to introduce Research Paper Sessions. This format provides an opportunity for presenters to share empirical, data-informed research that advances understanding of student success in higher education.
Research papers will be grouped thematically with two other papers addressing related topics. Each presenter will have an opportunity to provide a concise overview of their work, including the purpose of the study, methods, key findings, and implications for research, policy, or practice. This format is designed to foster connections among related scholarship and meaningful discussion with attendees.
To allow adequate time for review and session planning, final papers must be submitted to Dr. Carlton Fong at carltonfong@txstate.edu by August 31, 2026.
Please submit your paper in the following format:
- No more than 30 double-spaced pages, excluding references, tables, and appendices.
- Include a title page with the paper title and author name(s).
- Use a clear, professional format with numbered pages.
- Include the purpose or research question, relevant literature or conceptual framework, research methods, data sources, analysis, findings, and implications for student success.
- Include a complete reference list using a consistent citation style.
Presenters should prepare a brief, accessible overview of their work for the audience. Additional presentation guidance, including assigned session details, will be shared before the conference.