Conference

The 2024 Academic Operations Conference by Coursedog

Join us for the first annual Academic Operations Conference, where registrars, provosts, and leaders in academic affairs gather to shape the future of academic operations.
When
July 31st - August 1st, 2024
Where
The Envue
550 Ave at Port Imperial,
Weehawken, NJ 07086
Across the Hudson from NYC
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Early Bird Pass

Valid until April 30th

$999

$699

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Why Attend?

Meet the Coursedog Community: Meet peers and professionals working in academic operations and share insights for driving institutional success.

Professional Development Workshops for Coursedog Partners: The first half day on July 31st will be devoted to diving into using Coursedog to drive impact at your institution. Led by our customer success and product teams, you’ll deep dive into software-specific insights and share best practices with peers.

Thought-Provoking Speakers & Sessions: The second day will include thought leadership sessions from peers, as well as discussions on how to navigate the changing higher ed landscape and prepare for the future of academic operations.

The AcOpscars: Share your stories of academic operations success to nominate your team for winning an AcOpscar Award at the closing dinner event.

Conference Agenda

Wednesday, July 31st

Registration 9am - 8pm

Coursedog Workshops (Limited Seating) 12pm - 3pm

These tactical workshops will be held back-to-back and focus on empowering Coursedog end users to get more out of our product suites, learn from peers’ innovative use cases, and explore best practices with Coursedog team members. Coursedog partners are encouraged to attend workshops whether they are actively using the product or plan to in the future.

Integrations Workshop

Academic & Event Scheduling Workshop

Curriculum, Catalog & Syllabus Workshop

Analytics & Reporting Workshop

Optional Activities 12pm - 6pm

Welcome Reception 7pm - 9pm

Thursday, August 1st

Registration 7am - 9 am

Breakfast 7am - 9 am

Opening Keynote 9am - 10am

Justin Wenig, Coursedog CEO & Co-Founder
Lisa Van Ever, Chief Customer Officer
Claire Genre, VP of Product

Concurrent Sessions 10am - 2pm

Track 1: Leading Academic Operations in Challenging Times

Session Themes:

Strategies for Steering Academic Operations Through Turbulent Times

Change Management Strategies

Program Review Best Practices for Institutional Success

Track 2: Managing the Delivery of the Academic Experience

Session Themes:

Curriculum Workflow Strategies

Scheduling Approaches for Student Success

Principles for Projecting Course Demand

Lunch 12pm - 1pm

Closing Keynote 2pm - 3pm

The Future of Academic Operations
by Matt Winn, Ph.D. from Tambellini Group & former CIO at Dallas Baptist University

Awards Dinner 6pm - 11pm

Live music performance by the Hudson Horns

Dog show by the Canine Stars

Live Entertainment

An Evening of Live Music by Hudson Horns

Experience the refined harmonies of Hudson Horns. This elite ensemble, with alumni from prestigious music schools, has collaborated with industry legends from Rihanna to Shawn Mendes. Known for their dynamic performances, they transcends traditional boundaries, offering a blend of academic rigor and captivating stage presence.

Paws for Applause — The Canine Stars' Spectacular Stunts

Delight in the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, a spectacle of agility and charm featuring adopted dogs turned professional athletes. From dock diving to high-flying frisbee routines, these furry friends promise laughter, awe, and heartwarming moments. Don't miss this performance as it will be an unforgettable blend of entertainment and canine prowess.

Keynote Speakers

Matthew Winn, Ph.D.

Senior Analyst with Tambellini Group, Previous CIO at Dallas Baptist University

Melissa Ezarik

Inside Higher Ed Editor, Student Success

Justin Wenig

CEO & Co-Founder of Coursedog

Interested in Speaking?

Submit your topic proposal during registration!

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Book now & reserve your room at The Envue with our discounted room rate of $269 per night.

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Available from 7/30/2024 to 8/2/2024.
Price excludes taxes and fees.