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THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE
Celebrating 53 Years of Excellence in Higher Education
In 1973, history was made: Roe v. Wade reshaped the law, Constance Baker Motley and other trailblazers advanced civil rights and representation, George Foreman became Heavyweight Champion, the first handheld cellular phone call was made, American soldiers returned from Vietnam, Watergate hearings began, and Willie Mays retired. These are just a few historical facts from 1973m but so much more happened.
Now, more than five decades later, the Texas Association of Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) proudly presents its 53rd Annual State Conference. The purpose of the conference is to offer professional development through expert-led presentations, and opportunities for higher education personnel to prepare for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s emerging issues. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate.
The 2026 Conference will also honor TABPHE’s founders—Ivory Moore, Erma Johnson Hadley, and the Honorable Reby Carey—and longtime members whose dedication made the organization possible, as well as recognize the 2026 TABPHE Scholarship Recipients.
Join us on March 5-7, 2026 at The Bill J. Priest Center in Dallas, Texas, and be part of shaping the future of higher education.
| Faculty InstituteThe Cherry R. Gooden Faculty Institute will convene as an individual activity to provide professional development and address topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dual Credit, and Academic Freedom. | Staff InstituteThe Reby Cary Staff Development Institute will convene during the conference to include leadership development, mentoring and self-evaluation/self-regulation for professionals in Higher Education. | Student InstitutesThe Rod & Laurie Hayes Fluker Graduate Student Institute and the Erma Johnson-Hadley Undergraduate Student Leadership Institute will convene during the conference to include student leadership development, mentoring and networking opportunities. |
Variety of Sessions & ActivitiesThis year, TABPHE will offer various formats to engage participants throughout the conference.
| TABPHE 2026 AWARDS GALA The GALA will be Friday, March 6th at the Bill J. Priest Center and will feature recognition of students and professionals. It is a semi-formal affair with an "Emerald City" theme for decor. The event is one of the highlights of the conference and attendees will not want to miss out on. |
Conference Development Strands (to consider when submitting your workshop proposal)
Please review the information below to indicate the developmental strand in which your session would fit. The committee will be looking for options to place sessions with these topics in each concurrent timeslot.
- Faculty - These sessions target development topics for faculty members such as, but not limited to tenure goals, student connections, and cross campus collaborations.
- Special Populations - These sessions target development topics for staff members in departments who serve groups such as, but not limited to TRIO, Dual Credit/ECHS, and Adult Learners.
- Workforce - These sessions target development topics such as, but not limited to Guided Pathways, Business Innovation, and Training & Development.
- Administrators - These sessions include development topics for Supervisors, Directors, Deans, Department Chairs, Chancellors, etc.
- Self-Care - These sessions target topics that include, but are not limited to using your benefits, mental health awareness, and self-awareness & self-regulation.
- Students - These sessions will target undergraduate and graduate students. What should students major in? Are master and doctoral degrees needed!