Institutional Strategy

APCU Annual Presidents’ Meeting

Set for this November, the APCU Annual Presidents’ Meeting 2026 convenes executive leaders from Presbyterian-related institutions to reflect on how mission and strategy must evolve together in today’s higher education landscape.

Dates & Location

November 16, 2026

TBD

Two men in suits talking at a bright, indoor networking event with tables and drinks around them.

Details

This annual meeting brings together presidents and senior leaders for focused dialogue on the unique challenges facing faith-based colleges and universities.

With an emphasis on institutional sustainability, leadership, and mission alignment, the gathering creates space for thoughtful discussion around how values-driven institutions can remain both relevant and resilient.

For institutions grounded in faith-based identity, long-term success depends on more than adaptation—it requires clarity.

In an increasingly competitive and changing environment, leaders must ensure that their institutional mission is not only preserved, but clearly expressed and understood in the marketplace.

As part of this dialogue, we’re exploring how institutional “brand truth” can serve as a foundation for strategic planning, academic prioritization, and campus development.

By pairing deep market insight with leadership perspective, institutions can better connect legacy with future direction—building a value proposition that is both authentic and compelling.

Attendees

Coming soon