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Symposium for Rural Presidents and Chancellors

April 20, 2026 - April 21, 2026


Dates

Monday, April 20, 2026 - Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Registration Deadline

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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This symposium will bring together presidents and chancellors leading these institutions to connect and discuss the challenges they face.

Sessions will focus on how rural institutions bolster their local workforce, promote sustainability, and provide postsecondary value. Participants will learn about the latest research on and programs geared towards rural-serving institutions and the communities that they serve. Attendees will also help shape AASCU’s action agenda and advocacy strategy related to rural institutions and students.

Non-Refundable Registration Fees

Should your travel plans change, please be advised that all registration fees for the meeting are non-refundable.


Registration Fees

Member Registration
Early Standard Late
$250.00
Non-Member Registration
Early Standard Late
$250.00
Staff
Early Standard Late
$0.00
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Speakers

Name Organization Speaking At
Adam Ray
Appalachian State University  -
Andrew Koricich
Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges  -
Brian Noland
East Tennessee State University  -
Cecilia Orphan
University of Denver  -
Charles Welch
American Association of State Colleges and Universities  -
Cynthia Pemberton
Lewis-Clark State College  Symposium for Rural Presidents and Chancellors
Ioana Hulbert
Ithaka S+R  -
Jennifer Ziegler
Gray Decision Intelligence  -
Kelli Brown
Western Carolina University  -
Kelly Ryan
Eastern Oregon University  Symposium for Rural Presidents and Chancellors
Lisa Hunter
American Association of State Colleges and Universities  -
Luis Maldonado
American Association of State Colleges and Universities  -
Matthew Ceppi
American Association of State Colleges and Universities  -
Morgan Taylor
American Association of State Colleges and Universities  -
Peter Nwosu
State University of New York at Oswego  -
Peter Hans
University of North Carolina System  -
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Sponsors

Continuing Education

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Packages

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