Pre-Forum Gatherings

The pre-conference pricing is the same for both members and non-members. Those selecting the pre-conference-only option will pay a $55 base fee in addition to the selected pre-conference fee. 

  • Thursday, January 29
    1 PM - 5 PM
    $75 registration fee

    The Advancing Women In Leadership (AWIL) Conference prepares women to influence and impact Christian higher education. It brings women together to share insights, exchange wisdom, and cultivate the confidence needed to secure leadership roles.

  • Thursday, January 29
    9 AM - 4:45 PM
    (lunch provided)
    $95 registration

    Board Leadership for Kingdom Impact
    In today’s rapidly shifting higher ed environment, it’s more important than ever for trustees of Christian colleges to lead with clarity, courage, and a deep commitment to mission. This one-day Governance Workshop is tailored specifically for board members of Christ-centered institutions, offering practical tools and fresh insight on issues that matter most: protecting religious liberty, upholding academic integrity, stewarding financial health, and—most critically—guarding the God-given distinctives of Christian higher education. With experienced facilitators and interactive sessions, this is a unique opportunity to strengthen your board’s leadership and sharpen your institution’s witness. This one-day workshop takes place in Dallas, Texas just before the CCCU International Forum—a perfect opportunity for board members to stay and engage with the broader conversation on Christian higher education.

    Full schedule

  • Thursday, January 29
    9 AM - 12 PM
    $75 registration fee

  • Thursday, January 29
    9 AM - 4:30 PM
    (lunch provided)
    $95 registration

    The Faith and Learning pre-conference workshop will focus on Formative Practices for Faithful Service. We will take a comprehensive look at our current culture and identify practices offered at CCCU institutions formulated to help students experience personal and vocational lives of faithful service. We will also explore how CCCU institutions can stay true to their missions while supporting their efforts to effectively lead conversations around faith and learning with faculty and staff.

  • Thursday, January 29
    9 AM - 12 PM
    $75 registration fee

    The Strategic Messaging Workshop is designed to equip you with strategies, messaging tools, and integrating AI into your messaging to elevate internal and external communications, no matter your department or experience level.

    This hands-on, interactive session will include:

    • Crafting compelling and authentic messaging that resonate with your audience with the correct channels

    • Explore the nuances of generational differences and the hidden signals of digital communication styles

    • A crisis communication roundtable

    • An opportunity to workshop your campus communications issues with participants

    • Utilizing AI in messaging: How to write ethical, compelling messages in customized styles that work for your campus