2026 SOCHE Student Affairs Summit
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Event Details
The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) is pleased
Event Details
The Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) is pleased to announce the 2026 SOCHE Student Affairs Summit, on Friday, March 6, at Sinclair College Centerville (5800 Clyo Rd., Centerville, Ohio). Networking and check-in will begin at 8:15 a.m., followed by the opening comments at 9 a.m.
The 2026 SOCHE Student Affairs Summit will bring together higher education professionals from across the region for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration centered on leading through change and empowering the next generation of student success. The theme for our day is “Leading Through Change: Empowering the Future of Student Success.”
The event will open with an inspiring keynote from Dr. Jo Alice Blondin, President of Clark State College, addressing the continued relevance of higher education and the essential role of student affairs in shaping its future. Attendees also will explore real-world applications of artificial intelligence to streamline work and improve everyday life.
Concurrent sessions will focus on the most pressing issues facing student affairs today, including crisis and conflict management; scalable strategies for doing more with fewer resources; and holistic approaches to student mental health and wellbeing.
During lunch, representatives from the Ohio Department of Higher Education will provide an accessible update on key policy developments—covering legislation such as SB1, HB96, and the Gainful Employment rule—and what they mean for institutions and practitioners.
The day will conclude with a closing panel featuring leaders from across higher education sharing best practices, emerging trends, and forward-looking insights on student engagement and success in a rapidly changing environment.
Mark your calendars now for our first student affairs event since 2018! Check this page frequently for programming updates. Registration is scheduled to begin in December.
Plan to register before Tuesday, Feb. 10, to take advantage of the lowest fees! Registration will close on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
When: Friday, March 6, 2026 | 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. ET (program begins at 9 a.m.)
Where: Sinclair College Centerville (5800 Clyo Rd., Centerville, Ohio)
Cost:
- Faculty, Staff & Administrators: $50 through Feb. 10 (price increases to $65 on Feb. 11)
- Students: $25 through Feb. 10 (price increases to $35 on Feb. 11)
Student Registration Fee Policy
Registration Cancellation Policy
Questions? Contact Mindy Claggett at SOCHE
Registration for this event will close on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Pre-registration is required. There will be NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION for this event.
Event Program (tentative)
| Time | Session | Location |
| 8:15 a.m. | Check-in and networking time | Multifunction Rm 124 |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and opening comments | Multifunction Rm 124 |
| 9:15 a.m. | KEYNOTE | Multifunction Rm 124 |
| 9:45 a.m. | Break | |
| 10:00 a.m. | AI AND STUDENT AFFAIRS | Multifunction Rm 124 |
| 10:45 a.m. | Break and transition to morning concurrent sessions | |
| 11:00 a.m. | MORNING CONCURRENT SESSIONS | |
| 11:45 a.m. | Break and return to plenary space | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch and networking time | Multifunction Rm 124 |
| 12:30 p.m. | ODHE POLICY UPDATES | Multifunction Rm 124 |
| 1 p.m. | Break and transition to afternoon concurrent sessions | |
| 1:15 p.m. | AFTERNOON CONCURRENT SESSIONS (repeat of morning sessions) | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Break and return to plenary space | |
| 2:15 p.m. | PANEL – Student Affairs Trends, Tools & Takeaways | Multifunction Rm 124 |
| 3:00 p.m. | Closing comments | Multifunction Rm 124 |
Time
March 6, 2026 All Day(GMT-05:00)