FASS 2026 Conference
Dreams to Degrees: Advancing Student Success
October 22-23, 2026
Orlando, Florida
The Florida Association for Student Success (FASS) is pleased to invite faculty, staff, administrators, and students from colleges and universities to the 2026 annual conference, taking place October 22–23 in Orlando, Florida.
This year's conference theme is "Dreams to Degrees: Advancing Student Success," and it celebrates the collective commitment of higher education professionals to helping students achieve their academic goals—from their first aspirations to graduation and beyond. Bringing together faculty, advisors, student affairs professionals, tutors, academic support specialists, administrators, and other student success practitioners, the conference provides an engaging forum for collaboration, professional learning, and the exchange of innovative ideas.
Participants will explore evidence-based strategies, emerging trends, and promising practices that promote student persistence, engagement, achievement, and completion.
Whether you work directly with students or help shape institutional policies and programs, you will leave with practical insights, meaningful connections, and renewed inspiration to advance student success on your campus. Join us as we learn from one another, strengthen our partnerships, and continue transforming dreams into degrees.
Conference Proposals
We welcome proposals that showcase promising practices, research findings, innovative programs, and practical strategies related to student success. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
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Emerging trends and innovations in higher education
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Educational reform and policy
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Mathematics pathways and student achievement
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Artificial intelligence and its impact on teaching, learning, and student support
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Accessibility and support for students with disabilities
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Career and technical education
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Academic advising, coaching, and mentoring
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Tutoring and learning support services
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Student engagement and belonging
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Retention, persistence, and completion strategies
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Mental health and well-being for students, faculty, and staff
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Data-informed approaches to improving student outcomes
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Practices for closing achievement gaps
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Partnerships that support holistic student success
Presentation Guidelines
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Concurrent sessions will be 45 minutes in length, including time for audience engagement and questions.
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Interactive presentations that encourage participant discussion and application are strongly encouraged.
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Presenters may distribute handouts and utilize audiovisual technology.
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All presenters must register for the conference and pay the applicable registration fee.
Proposal Submission Deadline
Proposals must be submitted by August 31, 2026.
Conference Registration
Registration Fees:
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Full Conference: $200
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One-day (Thursday): $125
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One-day (Friday): $100
*Registration includes one year of membership.
Conference Refund Policy:
In the event that the conference is cancelled by FASS, registrants will be issued a full refund of conference registration fees. Otherwise, conference registration payments are nonrefundable.
Hotel Reservations
The conference hotel is the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando- Lake Buena Vista, located near Disney Springs.
*Conference Booking Rate: $109 nightly
*October 21 and 22
Parking is complimentary for conference attendees, and the daily resort fee is waived.
Hotel Contact Information:
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista
13351 State Road 535
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 239-4500
To make a hotel reservation, use the booking link below or call the hotel directly and use code FA6 to get the FASS conference rate. If you would like to extend your stay beyond the conference dates, you may work with a hotel representative to discuss getting the conference rate for your additional nights.
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