[VPAAEtal] Extended Deadline (March 6): Call for Proposals - 2026 Chancellor’s Conference on Academic Technology

[Academic Affairs]

The Council for Academic Technology & Innovative Education (CATIE) has extended the Call for Program Proposals deadline to Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Chancellor’s Conference on Academic Technology, scheduled for June 8-9 (in-person at RELLIS) and June 16 (online/virtual).

Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit proposals highlighting their innovative work in academic technology and student success.

For any questions regarding proposal submissions or the conference, please contact Dr. Rolando Garza<mailto:rolando.garza at tamuk.edu?subject=2026%20Chancellor's%20Conference%20on%20Academic%20Technology>, CATIE Conference Planning chair, or Dr. Richard Schilke<mailto:rschilke at tamuct.edu?subject=2026%20Chancellor's%20Conference%20on%20Academic%20Technology>, CATIE Chair.

Thank you,
Office of Academic Affairs
THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM





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2026 Chancellor’s Conference on Academic Technology
Future-Ready by Design: Connecting the A&M System Dots for Tomorrow’s Students
June 8 - 9 | RELLIS                    June 16 | Online


Call for Proposals Deadline Extended
New Submission Deadline: Friday, March 6th
The Council for Academic Technology and Innovative Education (CATIE) invites session proposals for the 2026 Chancellor’s Conference on Academic Technology to be held in person on June 8 & 9, 2026, and virtually on June 16, 2025. This year’s theme, Future-Ready by Design: Connecting the A&M System Dots for Tomorrow’s Students, about purposeful connection—designing a future where innovation, collaboration, and technology align to serve tomorrow’s students.



They invite faculty, staff, and students to share how they are “connecting the dots” through academic innovation, instructional design, and technology-enabled teaching and learning. Whether someone has developed new models for instruction, implemented digital tools that improve outcomes, or built collaborations that scale impact, CATIE want to learn from their journey.



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Conference Tracks

  *   Innovations in Online & Hybrid Learning
Enhancing engagement and learning in digital and blended environments.

  *   Transforming the Classroom with Technology
Using adaptive learning, AI, digital content, and interactive tools to enrich teaching.

  *   Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation
Exploring AI, VR/AR, gamification, and other technologies shaping the future.

  *   Enhancing Student Success Through Technology
Leveraging tools to strengthen engagement, retention, and achievement.

Session Formats
Individuals and groups are welcome to submit proposals. All proposals should include clearly defined session outcomes demonstrating how participants can apply the concepts, tools, or strategies presented in their teaching, research, or institutional initiatives. Strong proposals will showcase success stories and provide actionable takeaways that attendees can implement at their home institutions. Proposals should outline a 45-minute session (in-person or virtual) with clear outcomes and actionable takeaways participants can apply within their own institutions. Strong proposals will demonstrate how their ideas, tools, or collaborations have advanced learning or student success.

Important Dates
Extended CFP Submission Deadline
March 6

Accepted Proposals Notified
April 10

Speaker Registration Deadline
April 24

Conference Program Published
April 30


Contact Information
Questions about the Call for Proposal submissions or the conference itself, please contact:
Dr. Rolando R. Garza
CATIE Vice-Chair & Conference Planning Committee Chair
rolando.garza at tamuk.edu<mailto:rolando.garza at tamuk.edu>
(361) 593-5501

Dr. Richard Schilke
CATIE Chair
rschilke at tamuct.edu<mailto:rschilke at tamuct.edu>
(254) 519-5774







Lanee Dunlap, MSIS, MBA

Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of Library

Library<https://www.tamuc.edu/library/ >  |  Waters Library, 401C


P: 903.886.5738  |  F: 903.886.5434



Mail: P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429

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