About this Event
The 2026 DCAN Conference brings together college access and success professionals, educators, school leaders, higher education partners, and community-based organizations to dream, design, and build stronger college-going cultures for today’s students.
Across two days, attendees will explore innovative ideas and promising practices, learn strategies for building equitable and sustainable systems, connect and collaborate with fellow practitioners, and gain practical tools they can put into action.
Day Two features the DCAN Strategy Institute, a collaborative implementation experience where school and organizational teams work together to turn ideas into action. Participants will develop actionable strategies, implementation plans, and clear next steps to strengthen college-going culture within their schools and organizations.
Attendees will leave with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, practical resources, and a clearer blueprint for creating sustainable, equitable systems that support student success.
Attending the Strategy Institute? Bring your team!
We recommend attending with 2–5 colleagues or stakeholders from your school or organization so you can develop your strategy, action plan, and implementation approach together.
Event venue & nearby stays
Eastern Michigan University Student Center, 900 Oakwood Street, Ypsilanti, United States
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