Join faculty and staff from Christian colleges and universities as we examine the intersection of high-impact practices and Christian higher learning. The conference will provide attendees the opportunity to network, share insights and research, reflect on the distinctiveness of Christian education, and join together in worship. Register below for the Best Practices in Christian Higher Ed conference held in Abilene, Texas, on September 29 – October 1, 2024. Registration for the conference is $395 (early-bird registration of $350 closes July 1) and conference registration will close September 1, 2024.
The theme for the 2024 conference is “Expanding Minds and Hearts Through Global Learning and Study Abroad,” and keynote addresses and presentations from the Impact Fellows Cohort of High-Impact Scholars will focus on this theme. Other presentations will spotlight various high-impact practices in the context of Christian higher education.
High-impact practices include:
- First-Year Experiences
- Common Intellectual Experiences
- Learning Communities
- Writing-Intensive Courses
- Collaborative Assignments and Projects
- Undergraduate Research
- Diversity/Global Learning
- ePortfolios
- Service Learning/Community-Based Learning
- Internships
- Capstone Courses and Projects
Lodging
A list of hotel options, and information on how to secure a discounted rate, will be accessible on the conference website.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be requested by September 1, 2024 by submitting a written request via email scott.hamm@acu.edu. A $100 cancellation fee will be charged. Please allow 5-7 business days after acknowledgement of your request for the remainder of your registration fee to be processed. You may transfer your registration to a colleague from the same institution at any time. To do so, the original registrant should send a request via email to scott.hamm@acu.edu.