Student Success Conference
About Our Annual Conference
The 鶹ѰBoulder Student Success Conference is jointly sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Education and the Division of Student Life.
This year's annual conference will take place Feb. 18, 2026
This annual event is open to all staff and faculty and serves as an opportunity to:
Engage in personal and professional development
Enhance and share student success practices across campus
Connect with and learn from colleagues who are committed to maximizing the success of our students
Student Success Conference Schedule
8-8:30 a.m.
Check-in | UMC
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Welcome | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
8:45-9:30 a.m.
Awards Ceremony | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
9:45-10:45 a.m.
Conference Sessions | UMC
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Conference Sessions | UMC
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Workshop Sessions | UMC
12-12:45 p.m.
Lunch | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
12:45-1:30 p.m.
Keynote | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
1:45-2:45 p.m.
Conference Sessions | UMC
1:45-3 p.m.
Workshop Sessions | UMC
1:45-4 p.m.
Poster Session | UMC
3-4 p.m.
Conference Sessions | UMC
4:15 p.m.
Closing | UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
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Faculty and Staff Champion Awards
The Student Success Conference Champions at the 鶹Ѱ are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the inaugural Faculty and Staff Champion Awards. These awards recognize faculty and staff who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing the principles of student success within our university community. Award recipients will be honored during the 鶹ѰBoulder Student Success Conference on Feb. 12, 2025. Awards will be presented in four distinct categories, each designed to highlight significant contributions to the university’s mission. Detailed descriptions of the awards and criteria can be found below.
Conference Champion Team
Shelly Bacon
Senior Associate Vice Provost, Office of Undergraduate Education
Executive Sponsor
Joe Thomas
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor, Division of Student Life
Executive Sponsor
Robin Swift
Senior Project Manager, Academic Affairs
Executive Sponsor
Colin Spaulding
Associate Director for Events, Division of Student Life
Logistics Lead
Meagan Larsen
Director of Student Life Communication & Marketing, Division of Student Life
Communication Lead
Nash Albrecht
Assessment Specialist, Division of Student Life
Assessment Lead
Dylan Dybedahl-West
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Enrollment Management
Enrollment Management Lead
Coming soon
Undergraduate Education & Advising Lead
Coming soon
Co-Chair of Education Sessions Committee
Coming soon
Co-Chair of Education Sessions Committee
Coming soon
Co-Chair of Awards Committee
Coming soon
Co-Chair of Awards Committee