The 82nd Annual Conference of Louisiana Colleges & Universities

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:30 pm UTC-05:00

University of Holy Cross | New Orleans

Phil Auter
Publisher/HostPhil Auter
The 82nd Annual Conference of Louisiana Colleges & Universities The CLCU was established with the purpose of improving postsecondary education in Louisiana. Our Theme: Higher Ed 2050
About this Event

Higher Ed 2050 โ€“ Where weโ€™ve been, where we are, where weโ€™re going?


๐Ÿ”ฎ 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.

๐Ÿ” Event Highlights:

  1. 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
  2. Panel Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions with Louisiana Higher Education administrators, faculty, staff, and students on the transformative impact of AI in academia.
  3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, build valuable relationships, and exchange ideas for the future of higher education.

๐Ÿ“„ 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!

๐ŸŽ“ Who Should Attend:

  • Louisiana Higher Education Administrators
  • Faculty Members
  • Higher Education Staff Leaders
  • Future-Forward Innovators

๐ŸŒŸ 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.


๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ 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.



๐Ÿจ 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!

Event Venue

University of Holy Cross, 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, United States

Tickets

USD 50.00 to USD 75.00

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