39th AD&D Annual Meeting Schedule At-A-Glance
The Association of Deans and Directors of University Colleges and Undergraduate Studies is committed to providing quality learning opportunities for its members and other deans, directors, and undergraduate studies professionals. This year's conference theme is "Student Success: A Team Sport".
Note our high-level schedule, which follows, will assist in planning your participation in the Annual Meeting.
The schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm | Conference Registration - Be sure to sign up for Friday dine arounds and drop off your university resource items.
5:00pm – 6:00pm | First-Time Attendees & New AD&D Member Orientation
6:00pm – 8:00pm | Greetings and Welcome Reception
Thursday, April 16, 2026
8:00am – 11:00am | Conference Registration
9:00am - 10:15am | General Session & Keynote Presentation: Designing Student Centered Success Practices in a Time of Uncertainty
Dr. Stevie Lawrence II, Vice Provost & Chancellor - Academic Affairs, Winston-Salem State University
10:15am - 10:30am | Break (with refreshments and coffee)
10:30am - 11:45am | Breakout Session I
Breakout A - Best Practices Session
Breakout B - Facilitated Discussion
11:45am - 1:30pm | Lunch on Your Own
1:45pm - 2:45pm | Panel Discussion
2:45pm - 3pm | Break (with refreshment)
3:00pm - 4:15pm | Breakout Session II
Breakout A - Best Practices Session
Breakout B - Facilitated Discussion
5:00pm | Dinner on Your Own
Friday, April 17, 2026
9:00am - 10:15am | Breakout Session III
Breakout A - Best Practices Session
Breakout B - Facilitated Discussion
10:15am - 10:30am | Break (with light refreshments)
10:30am - 11:45am | Breakout Session IV
Breakout A - Best Practices Session
Breakout B - Facilitated Discussion
12:00pm - 1:30pm | Lunch, Annual Business Meeting & Election
1:30pm - 2:30pm | Committee Kickoff Meetings - ALL are encouraged to come explore and get engaged!
Committee Options:
- Annual Meeting Planning Committee
- Professional Development Committee
2:30pm – 6:00pm | Visit and Enjoy Charlotte, North Carolina
6:00pm | Dine Around Opportunities (Meal on your own and not included in registration - Signup will be available at registration)
Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00am – 10:15am | Breakout Session V: (Two Options)
Breakout A: Best Practices
Breakout B: Facilitated Discussion
10:15am – 10:30am | Break (with refreshments)
10:30am- 11:30am | Panel Discussion
11:30am – 12:00pm | Takeaway Planning & Conference Closing Remarks
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the AD&D Office at (844) 705-3293 or email us at [email protected].
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