36th Annual Conference on Inspiring College Teaching

May 22, 2026 – May 27, 2026, in Stony Lake, MI

5 Areas of focus

  1. Educational Technologies
  2. Classroom Techniques for Engaging Students
  3. Syllabus, Assessment, and Course Design
  4. Mentoring Faculty and Graduate and Undergraduate Students
  5. Work / Life Balance

REGISTRATION

Register here, Application deadline is May 1, 2026

Includes all sessions, network-building opportunities, and teaching materials.

Plan: Depart May 22, Return May 27, Expenses of $1,100 per participant Meals: Wed evening – Fri morning
Lodging: 5 nights / 6 days
Transportation: A shuttle will provide transportation from Grand Rapids Airport;
driving or carpooling are required from other destinations; contact gmloggins@fhsu.edu
www.wakonse.org


Schedule of Events:

  • Community Forums
  • Teaching Workshops
  • Concurrent Sessions
  • Dialogue Groups
  • Other
    • Team-building challenges
    • Selected readings
    • Service projects
    • Chautauqua
This Conference is seeking proposals for workshops, presentations, and round tables on trials and techniques of teaching and learning

Send your proposal to: johnstonj@missouri.edu or include it in your conference registration at www.wakonse.org by April 15, 2026