2026 Leadership Fellows Program and Annual Leadership Symposium
washington, dc, September 24-26, 2026
Call for Proposals and Presentations
NCCHC/Concilio is the premier organization for Hispanic leadership development in community colleges. Our mission is to increase the number of successful Hispanic leaders in community colleges through leadership development.
Access to learning opportunities for all has been a cornerstone of the community college mission since the colleges were created more than a century ago. For education professionals, access to higher education creates the opportunity to participate fully in society. Access to professional development opportunities, like the NCCHC Fellows Program and Leadership Symposium, are bridges to administrative leadership positions.
The Board of Directors of the National Community College Hispanic Council asks that you share your knowledge and expertise with your colleagues by submitting a proposal for a presentation at the 2026 Leadership Symposium to be held in Washington, D.C. from September 24-26, 2026.
Following the 2026 theme, we are looking for proposals that address innovative solutions to the following challenges:
Student Success, Teaching & the Student Experience
Evidence-based strategies and innovative teaching practices that strengthen access, persistence, and completion, and post graduate success, while integrating academic and/or support services to enhance the student experience.
Strategic Partnerships & Workforce Innovation
Proven strategies with public and private partnerships that drive workforce development and economic mobility through collaboration with nonprofits and businesses, work-based learning, and responsive strategies that address community needs.
Community Engagement & Institutional Impact
Best practices on strategies that build community trust and visibility, while demonstrating measurable social and economic impact through intentional outreach and engagement.
Leadership, Culture & Organizational Effectiveness
Strategic approaches for institutions to cultivate a culture of care, belonging, and performance, while equipping leaders to effectively navigate change and organizational complexity.
Mission-Aligned Strategy, Data & Institutional Transformation
Focus on proven practices on strategic planning and innovation in shifting the higher education landscape, using data and performance metrics to align institutional priorities with student success, community & workforce needs.
Access & Opportunity in Action
Strategies that expand access and opportunity for all learners, ensuring inclusive practices are embedded across programs, services, and institutional design.
It’s easy to submit a session proposal!
Please complete and submit the online form below. It’s as simple as that. Each breakout session will be 45 minutes in length and should allow time for questions and answers at the conclusion. We anticipate 35 to 70 attendees per session. Those presenters chosen will be asked to bring enough handouts for session attendees if handouts are desired and to provide us with a electronic version if their presentations/handouts one week prior to the Symposium. Submission of a proposal for a presentation will serve as authorization for NCCHC to post any session content on the NCCHC website for future reference by members. Presenters are expected to register for the conference at the established rates.
Deadline to submit: June 30, 2026
The 2026 Symposium will follow the same, streamlined format instituted in years past to maximize professional development and networking time. The Symposium will begin Thursday evening (9/24) with an amazing welcome banquet and Fellows graduation celebration and will conclude at approximately 1 p.m. on Saturday (9/26) with a closing presentation or panel so you may return home to enjoy personal time and prepare for the week ahead; or, you may bring the family along and have time to enjoy the many wonderful activities available in Washington, D.C.! Presenters are invited to book hotel rooms at the special conference rate. Hotel information is posted on the website.
All potential presenters will be notified of proposal status by July 15, 2026. Those chosen will receive presenter information/details shortly after they are confirmed.
Thank you for your continued interest and support of NCCHC. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please call Kimberly Andosca, NCCHC Administrative Manager at (916) 231‐8970 or email at kandosca@amgroup.us We appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge and expertise with your peers as NCCHC continues to help train and develop administrators.