APLU Annual Meeting

Theme: Our Enduring Mission

📍November 15–17, 2026 | San Antonio, TX

We’re excited to share that NCFDD will be attending the 2026 APLU Annual Meeting!

This year’s APLU Annual Meeting theme, “Our Enduring Mission,” highlights the vital role public and land-grant universities continue to play in expanding opportunity, advancing innovation, and strengthening communities. Taking place November 15–17 in San Antonio, Texas, the meeting brings together more than 1,500 higher education leaders to exchange ideas, explore solutions to shared challenges, and strengthen the partnerships that advance higher education’s mission.

As proud partners in faculty development and institutional success, NCFDD looks forward to connecting with university leaders to explore how our resources can help institutions:

Strengthen research productivity and mentorship cultures
Support faculty success, well-being, and retention
Equip faculty and academic leaders with the tools to navigate evolving challenges and opportunities

Visit NCFDD at Booth #15 to learn how we can support your institution’s priorities and help faculty thrive at every career stage. Together, we can strengthen the people and programs that make the enduring mission of public higher education possible.

We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio as we continue to advance our enduring mission, together.

👋 Meet Us There

Frank Sesso and Eleanor Dunnigan will be on-site and ready to connect at Booth #15.

Here’s how we help campuses fulfill their missions:

Stronger mentoring. Build connections that fuel faculty and student success.
Healthier departments. Strengthen culture and retain great teachers.
Aligned growth. Connect faculty success to institutional achievement.

If you’ll be in San Antonio, stop by and say hello! Let’s connect about how NCFDD can help your institution fulfill its mission.

**Frank Sesso**
Partnerships Success Director | Partnership Development & Success

**Eleanor Dunnigan**
Senior Manager | Partner Success

📊 Campuses like yours are already seeing results. If your institution isn’t using our resources yet, you could be missing out.

🤔 Not sure if you’re a member? Check here or swing by Booth #15 and we’ll tell you.

🎯 What We’re Bringing to the Table

This year, we’re focused on helping campus leaders:

Create supportive, sustainable academic cultures
Equip chairs and faculty with practical tools, not just theory
Build momentum – despite budget cuts, resistance, and burnout

You don’t need more initiatives. You need programs that actually work, and we can show you how.

✅ Let’s Connect

Ready to talk strategy? Want to see if NCFDD is a fit for your campus? Contact us here or just stop by our booth.

We’re here to help you build a happier future – one that starts by supporting the people who support your students.