Student Success Conference 2026
A Conference for Rutgers—New Brunswick Faculty and Staff
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
The 3rd Annual Student Success Conference is an opportunity for Rutgers–New Brunswick faculty and staff to share their work, network with colleagues across departments, develop new skills, and advance student success work across the campus.
3rd Annual Student Success Conference
Thursday, March 26, 2026
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (check-in at 8:30 a.m.)
Livingston Student Center
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and a catered networking reception.
Registration for the 2026 conference will be available in the fall.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kevin McClure
Dr. Kevin McClure is a professor, researcher, and speaker dedicated to reimagining the higher education workplace. A distinguished scholar of higher education, McClure holds the joint title of Professor of Higher Education and Department Chair at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He is the author of The Caring University: Reimaging the Higher Education Workplace after the Great Resignation (Johns Hopkins University Press). His research on college leadership, workplace culture, and organizational care has been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education and national conferences. Through McClure’s writing, keynotes, and workshops, he helps leaders create people-first campuses where faculty and staff can thrive.
Nominate a Student Success Champion
The Student Success Champion Award recognizes exceptional faculty, staff, and a team or department whose work contributes to the university's mission of enhancing student success.
Nominations are due by January 30, 2026.
Call for Conference Proposals
Presented by Rutgers community members, these sessions align with the Academic Master Plan’s goals, featuring discussions, research spotlights, upskilling sessions, and success stories to foster equity, timely graduation, and high-impact opportunities.
Submit a proposal for consideration by 1 pm on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Past Conferences
This is the 3rd conference organized to support Rutgers—New Brunswick faculty and staff. Learn about past conference experiences and be on the lookout for the Registration Invitation later in the fall.
