CSU Academic Resources Conference

Announced on: Friday, May 22, 2026

Join us for the 2026 CSU Academic Resources Conference (ARC) next week!

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (5/27-5/29) - Online and free.

All staff professionals from all divisions, departments, auxiliaries, campuses, and roles are invited to connect with colleagues systemwide.

We'll be hosting an in-person watch party at Colusa 100 on all three days with coffee, tea, snacks, and lunch on select days.

• RSVP to attend the Chico State watch party.

Highlights:

• Opening and closing keynote.
• Six main sessions - focused on developing professional skills that are universally applicable across roles/campuses across budget, human resources, student success, catalog/curriculum, and professional development tracks.
• Join a live online networking session on Thursday, 5/28 at 1PM with an opportunity to join the first cross-functional book group hosted by ARC to network and keep in touch with colleagues from across campuses after the conference.
• Four optional sessions - focused on providing technical skills that are specific to digital platforms.
• Early bird info session about the San Francisco Bay Regional Network.
• CSU Connect demonstration.
• Trivia prizes from Staples based on campus history throughout the conference.

Access the full agenda through the ARC website.

Register to attend the conference.

Contact Rebecca Nelson if you have any questions.