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December 1-3 - Hyatt Regency, Seattle
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is now requesting proposals for our 2026 Annual Conference, taking place December 1–3, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Seattle, Washington.
In an era of rapid transformation, higher education thrives when we work together. This year’s theme, Partners in the Possible: Innovation, Integrity, Impact, celebrates the collaborative spirit required to drive meaningful change. We are looking for sessions that showcase how Innovation pushes boundaries, how Integrity grounds institutions’ missions, and how measurable Impact defines success.
We invite proposals from a diverse range of voices, including faculty, staff, administrators, student services, and researchers. Proposals should be tied to NWCCU’s Standards for Accreditation whenever possible and reflect the 2026 Annual Conference theme, Partners in the Possible: Innovation, Integrity, Impact.
Faculty Presentation Opportunity!
Faculty are invited to submit a proposal to present at the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities' (NWCCU) 2026 annual conference. The event will take place from December 1–3, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Seattle, Washington.
This year’s conference theme is Partners in the Possible: Innovation, Integrity, Impact. This is a fantastic platform to showcase the impactful work happening at George Fox University and connect with peers across the region.
As a point of inspiration, our own Dr. Dane Joseph (College of Education) ably represented GFU at last year's conference with his well-received presentation, "Seeing things from different views: Researching, assessing, and evaluating spiritual and character formation programs."
The deadline to submit your proposal via the NWCCU online form is June 1, 2026.
GFU SUPPORT: Email Christine Lawton, Exec. Dir. of Inst. Effectiveness
2026 Gathering: June 8-11
William Penn University, Oskaloosa, Iowa
A Quaker Pedagogy: Call for Presentations
This year’s conference invites presenters from across academic disciplines to consider whether there is a uniquely Quaker approach to higher education that offers value to the wider academic community. Under this umbrella, presenters are encouraged to share the research and work they do with students that undergirds this sense of a uniquely Quaker approach to the instruction within higher education. Any presentations related to the theme of A Quaker Pedagogy are encouraged, as are presentations that could be developed into essays for inclusion in the latest volume in the FAHE Quakers and the Disciplines series on Quakers and Higher Education.
The full call with additional background and guiding queries is available at https://quakerfahe.com/2026/02/05/fahe-call-for-proposals-for-2026-conference/
Please submit proposals to Randall.Nichols@wmpenn.edu by
April 15, 2026, although proposals submitted after this date may be considered, space permitting.
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The Center for Christianity & Public Life
The Center for Christianity & Public Life
On October 20–21, 2025, The Center for Christianity & Public Life is gathering in Washington, D.C. for the third annual For the Good of the Public Summit.
This event is for anyone who wants to see a healthier politics and public life, and believes Christianity has something to offer that shared project.
Every year, CCPL brings together leaders from across sectors—churches, nonprofits, business, education, media, and government—for a generative gathering where attendees consider together how to love neighbors, serve communities, fight poverty, pursue justice, and influence politics and public life for good.
Throughout the summit, participants will explore the kind of people they will need to be to serve the public and contribute to our politics with joy, integrity, courage, and moral imagination.
The Hon. John Kasich – Former Governor of Ohio and author of the new book Heaven Help Us, who will share his deep conviction that this is a vital time for religious communities to lead with service.
Freya India – One of the leading public interpreters of modern life and Gen-Z, India will discuss why young people are reconsidering purpose, morality, and meaning in light of massive technological and cultural changes.
Meghan Sullivan – Notre Dame philosophy professor and co-author of The Good Life Method, shares what the “good life” has to do with the public good.
Joshua DuBois and Richard Reeves – DuBois, CEO of Values Partnerships and former head of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and Reeves, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, will participate in a conversation about the well-being of boys and men in American life.
NWCCU agrees to provide a discounted general conference registration to presenters, so long as each presenter registers for the conference before early bird registration closes. All other conference-related expenses, including but not limited to travel expenses, are the responsibility of the presenter.
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George Fox's AAO will provide $500 to a faculty member or team who presents at an NWCCU conference. For more information, email Christine Lawton.
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is now accepting proposals for its 2025 Annual Conference, Reimagine Education. The conference will be held December 2-4, 2025, at Hyatt Regency in Seattle, Washington.
NWCCU encourages submissions from a diverse range of perspectives, including faculty, staff, administrators, student services, and researchers. Proposals should be tied to NWCCU’s Standards for Accreditation and reflective of the theme, Reimagine Education.
NWCCU encourages proposals that:
NWCCU encourages proposals that:
Connect directly to one or more of NWCCU’s Standards for Accreditation
Speak to the conference theme, Reimagine Education
Offer new viewpoints, insights, and innovative practices
Foster audience engagement and participation
Provide tangible takeaways that the audience can apply to their own institutions
For more information and topics to consider, please visit NWCCU's Call for Proposals page.
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