Student Success Conference 2026: About
The 3rd Annual Student Success Conference is an event for Rutgers University–New Brunswick faculty and staff. The conference is a collaborative initiative between Student Affairs and Undergraduate Education, with a committee comprised of representatives from all corners of the university.
Call for Programs
Shape Student Success
Programs for consideration are due no later than Friday, October 24, 2025, at 1 pm, and should focus on those topics relevant to the student success objectives outlined in the Academic Master Plan, including: creating a welcoming, equitable, and supportive learning environment for all students; prioritizing on-time graduation with minimal debt for all students; and expanding high-impact learning opportunities to best prepare students for future success.
Session Formats
Accordion Content
There will be four different session formats for the conference. Each is described below and some include topics requested by last year’s participants or committee members.
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Teach your colleagues about a concept, idea, skill, or strategy that can help them to serve students more effectively.
Sample topics for this session type: Using a coaching framework to supervise student employees, Automating processes with Power Automate, Managing projects using agile strategies.
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Present a successful program, initiative, or teaching practice; include ways for colleagues in other areas to adopt best practices from your experience. Proposals should include specific outcomes and metrics demonstrating success within one of the AMP objectives.
Sample topics for this session type: How a pre-college program improved student sense of belonging during their first year enrolled, Improved communication skills as a result of a course-based experiential learning intervention
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Address a current issue of interest in higher education through meaningful dialogue across roles and departments. Proposals should include a description of the strategies used to engage participants and advance the conversation.
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Share research you’ve done that relates to the AMP student success objectives.
Submit a Proposal
Submission Form
Submit a conference proposal using the available Qualtrics form.