Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

Upcoming Special Events

The Council on Postsecondary Education hosts several events throughout the year to bring together educational, policy, and industry stakeholders to collaborate and explore best practices in higher education and the development to tomorrow's workforce.

Check out our virtual events at:  ZOOM Virtual Events Hub

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Kentucky Graduate Profile Institute

May 14, 2026 | Perkins Conference Center at EKU, Richmond

This exclusive, one‑day institute brings together groups of faculty from academic programs across the state to explore how civic engagement can be intentionally embedded into curriculum, assessment, and student learning experiences.

Advisor

Pedagogicon 2026

May 15, 2026 | Perkins Conference Center at EKU, Richmond

Pedigogicon is an annual peer-reviewed conference that brings together faculty, scholars and academic leaders designed to ignite innovation, deepen impact, and share knowledge among colleagues across Kentucky.

Counselor with students

Climbing Forward: Celebrating the Impact of CLIMB & CRRCs

May 27, 2026 | Marriott Griffin Gate, Lexington

Join colleagues from across Kentucky for a one-day convening focused on the impact of the CLIMB initiative and Collegiate Recovery Resource Centers, showcasing the work and knowledge gained through these grant-funded programs, and exploring how these efforts can continue beyond the life of the grants.

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Career Services Convening

July 23, 2026 | KCTCS System Office, Versailles

Save the Date now for the 3rd Annual Summer Career Services Convening, a dynamic, statewide gathering designed for Kentucky’s leaders in higher education, workforce development, and industry.

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Postsecondary Education Trusteeship Conference

Sept 28-29, 2026 | Owenboro Convention Center, Owensboro

Effective board leadership requires trustees and regents to respond to the challenges and opportunities facing colleges and universities today and in the future. Save the date now for this premier event that will address those issues and more while affording participants with numerous networking opportunities.

Last Updated: 4/3/2026