The 82nd Annual Conference of Louisiana Colleges & Universities
Schedule
Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
University of Holy Cross | New Orleans, LA
The CLCU was established with the purpose of improving postsecondary education in Louisiana. Our Theme: Higher Ed 2050About this Event
Higher Ed 2050 – Where we’ve been, where we are, where we’re going?
🔮 Join us at the 82nd annual CLCU Conference to discuss the future of higher education. As we come to the end of the first quarter of the 21st Century, many fast-moving events and trends are upending the norms of colleges and universities at a rapidly accelerating rate. Artificial intelligence, enrollment cliffs, financial crisises, social and political movements, and accreditation are just a few of the many challenges we all face as we strive to serve our communities while also developing and maintaining healthy work cultures. This event will bring together Louisiana Higher Education Administrators, esteemed Faculty, forward-thinking Staff Leaders, and enthusiastic Students for a day of exploring how to ride the waves of disruption to a brigher future.
🔍 Event Highlights:
- Featured Speakers: Gain insights from leaders in education reform, politics, and futurists as they share their vision for how higher education will evolve over the next quarter of a century.
Kim Hunter-Reed, PhD, Louisiana Commissioner of Higher Education
TBD
Lisa Vosper, PhD, Associate Commissioner for Workforce Education & Training, Update on Louisiana Association of Women in Higher Education (LAWHE)
TBD - Panel Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions with Louisiana Higher Education administrators, faculty, staff, and students on the transformative impact of AI in academia.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, build valuable relationships, and exchange ideas for the future of higher education.
📄 Agenda At A Glance
- Remarks by LA Board of Regents Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Kim Hunter Reed
- Louisiana's Colleges & Universities Student TBD Panel
- Faculty TBD Panel Discussion
- TBD Keynote
- Administrator TBD Panel Discussion
- And More!
🎓 Who Should Attend:
- Louisiana Higher Education Administrators
- Faculty Members
- Higher Education Staff Leaders
- Future-Forward Innovators
🌟 Why Attend:
Discover how we can face the challenges to the future of higher education and develop positive plans to strengthen our colleges and universities so that we can better serve our communities.
🎟️ Reserve your spot now for a progressive day exploring AI!
Important Conference Information:
- April 24, at 8:00 am Conference Registration Opens [Continental Breakfast]
- 8:30 a.m. - Program Begins
- Breakfast, lunch, and parking are included in the registration fee for CLCU.
Note: CLCU Conference Registration will remain open through close of business, Wednesday, April 8, 2025. Registration will be accepted through Eventbrite only. As a reminder, the CLCU Conference is available for Louisiana Higher Education Colleges & Universities and their current Employees.
🏨 HOTEL ROOM BLOCKS
Blocks of rooms have been reserved at the following hotels:
The Hotel TBD
Two Double Beds: $XXX.00
One King Bed: $XXX.00
Reservations: Reservations must be made via phone and requesting the "CLCU Rate"
Address: TBD
Phone: TBD
Miles to University of Holy Cross: TBD
Minutes to University of Holy Cross: TBD
We hope you will be able to join us and look forward to seeing you in Cenla!
Where is it happening?
University of Holy Cross, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, United StatesUSD 50.00 to USD 75.00
