Tentative Agenda
Wednesday, April 15
- 2:00-4:30 Check-In and Registration, The Graduate Hotel
- 4:45 Meet in Graduate Hotel Lobby
- 5:00 – Depart The Graduate Hotel to Carver Hawkeye Arena, Shuttle
- 5:15 – 6:00 Tour of Carver Hawkeye Arena and Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center
- 6:00 – 6:30 reception, Feller Room, Carver Hawkeye Arena
- 6:30 – 8:00 Dinner
- 8:00 Depart to Hotel
- 8:15 Continuing the Conversation, Wilder Bar and Restaurant
Thursday, April 16
- Breakfast 8:00-8:30
- 8:30 – 9:00 School Updates
- 9:10-10:10 Breakout Sessions
- 10:10-10:20 break
- 10:20 – 11:20 Breakout Sessions
- 11:30 – 12:00 School updates
- 12:00 lunch
- 12:45 – 1:15 school updates
- 1:30-2:45 Breakout Sessions
- 3:00-4:15 Bus Tour of Campus (optional)
- 4:15 – 5:00 Stanley Museum of Art (optional)
Friday, April 17
- 8:00-8:30 Breakfast
- 8:30-10:00 Change Management for Academic Advising Leaders
- 10:00-10:15 Break
- 10:15 – 11:00 Take Aways and Share-Outs
- 11:00-11:45 Forward Planning
- 11:45 Take or Stay Boxed Lunches
Lodging
Lodging for the conference is available at The Graduate in downtown Iowa City.
Amenities for overnight guests include:
- complementary parking at the hotel
- fitness center (open 24/7)
- Poindexter Coffee Shop (breakfast and lunch options)
- Wilder Bar & Restaurant (dinner options)
- complementary WiFi
Check in any time after 4:00 p.m. Checkout is any time before 11:00 a.m.
Guests may book reservations online or by calling the Graduate at (319) 337-4058. Reference the group code: 901 to book.
The cutoff date to book reservations is 03/16/2026.
Dining
For places to eat located inside the University Capitol Centre, visit the Capitol Mall's directory.
For places to eat in downtown Iowa City, visit the Iowa City Downtown District food and drink guide.
For more options, visit Think Iowa City's restaurant guide.
Travel
The closest airport to Iowa City is the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Information on transportation from the airport to Iowa City is located in the Parking and Transportation section of the airport's website.
Things to Do
Things to Do
Looking for events and activities happening in the area? Visit the Think Iowa City visitor guide.
Shopping
Shops located within walking distance of campus can be found on the Iowa City Downtown District shopping guide.
Located 5 miles from campus is the Coral Ridge Mall.
Registration
To register for the conference, please fill out this brief form.. As a reminder, each institution can register up to three participants.