Schedule
“The goal of the conference is to support teams of campus professionals and industry service providers as they develop new course content models for their campuses. TAC is instrumental in advancing new affordability strategies that create student success.”
– Ed Schlichenmayer, NACS Chief Executive Officer
All times listed in the Central time zone
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Morning
Breakfast on your own
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Registration & Check-in
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Day 1 Welcome
Start the conference with a burst of TAC energy! This lively session introduces the topics and connection opportunities through oddly satisfying “TACronyms” and clever TAC-themed wordplay to highlight what’s ahead and share ways you can maximize the TAC experience.
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Spotlight Session
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Collaboration Conversation
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Networking Lunch
Some of the most valuable conversations begin over lunch (and in the hallways!). Consider joining a different table, meeting new colleagues, exchanging ideas, and sharing experiences to build relationships that can extend well beyond the conference.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cross-Campus Perspectives on EdTech
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Panel: Evolving Role of AI
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Connections Reception
Continue discussions and interactions with campus colleagues while enjoying food and drinks. Be sure to move around the room to visit with every sponsoring vendor, explore new opportunities, and establish new contacts!
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Morning
Breakfast on your own
8:30 am – 8:45 am
Day 2 Welcome
This quick intro offers new “TACronyms” and TAC-themed wordplay to get everyone on the same page for today’s learning, sharing, and connecting.
8:45 am – 9:45 am
Insight Session: Campus Store Perspective
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Insight Session: Library Perspective
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Networking Lunch
If some of the best conversations begin over lunch, some of the most productive ones happen before heading home. Use lunch as an opportunity to deepen your connections, compare notes, and identify next steps to carry forward after TAC.
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Insight Session: Administrator Perspective
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Take Action: Closing Reflections & Next Steps
Look back on the themes, discussions, and discoveries from TAC. Identify what resonated most, what deserves further exploration, and what actions you will take to support student success after returning to campus.
TAC ENDS AT 2:00 PM
*Subject to change without notice
