Symposium on Transforming the Postsecondary Experience
Innovation And Design So Every Student Can Graduate
October 13-15, 2026
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
Gain New Knowledge to Apply to your Work!
Join colleagues from across higher education to gain practical insights that can strengthen the postsecondary experience on your campus. You will take part in a shared plenary session, attend concurrent sessions, and engage in a workshop track that is led by Gardner Institute experts. These learning experiences draw on expertise from across the country and focus on proven approaches for improving the undergraduate experience and supporting student success.
You will leave with fresh ideas and actionable strategies that can help more of your students thrive.
Call For Proposals
The Call for Proposals will open on February 1, 2026 with a deadline of April 15, 2026.
Select from eight deeper learning tracks
Purpose Focused Advising
details to be announced
Curricular Structures
details to be announced
First Year
details to be announced
Gateway Course Experience
details to be anounced
AI and Student Success
details to be anounced
Graduate Student Experience
details to be announced
Leading for Student Success Transformation
details to be announced
Student Athletes
details to be announced
Conference Registration Fees
Early Bird rate: $875
Regular Registration: $950
Student Registration (graduate and undergraduate): $450
- Registration Fee includes: Opening reception, two breakfasts, two lunches, refreshment breaks, and conference materials.
- Participants whose main designation is Student are eligible for a student discount.
- Registrants from Transformation schools receive a 20% discount on the posted fees
- Registrants from non-Transformation schools who attended the 2023, 2024, or 2025 Symposium receive a $50 discount on posted fees.
- For more information, contact events@gardnerinstitute.org
Conference Location Information:
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, 1 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Room Rate $209 per night
Flights
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education
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