Igniting Ideas in Graduate Leadership, Learning and Support

Our 2026 Summer Workshop and New Deans Institute will bring together graduate and research deans, associate and assistant deans, and other faculty and staff to advance scholarship and practice in graduate education. We are in a time of rapid change, and this summer summit will provide the energy, ideas and insights to inspire you as you prepare for the next academic year. CGS invites you to join us next summer and bring ideas and innovations to touch everyone in the graduate education ecosystem.

For the first time, CGS is inviting proposals for the 2026 Summer Workshop. This format creates unprecedented opportunities for cross-institutional collaboration and knowledge sharing among all stakeholders in graduate education.

Overview

We invite proposals for technical workshop sessions and paper presentation sessions. Make sure to read the submission guidelines closely before submitting.

Submission Process – Important Dates

  • Proposal Deadline: November 15, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
  • Review Process: December 2025 – January 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: February 1, 2026
  • Final Materials Due: February 16, 2026

Submission Requirements

  • All submissions must be made through the online portal using the link below
  • Proposals may be submitted in only one category
  • Proposals will undergo a blind review
  • Registration is required
    • All technical workshop leaders, panel discussion presenters, and paper presenters must be registered conference attendees. Registration information will be provided with acceptance notifications.
  • Listed presenters can be tentative and confirmed in March 2026

 

Review Process

  • All proposals will be reviewed by the CGS Planning Committee
  • Review criteria emphasize scholarly merit, practical value, and alignment with the conference goals
  • Authors may be asked to review and resubmit based on reviewer feedback
  • Priority will be given to proposals that demonstrate broad appeal across our expanded audience

Submit Today

Submissions will be accepted from October 1 to November 15.

Submit Here

Questions About Submissions?

Email: proposals@cgs.nche.edu with the subject line “Technical Workshop proposal” or “Individual or Panel Presentation proposal”.

We are committed to creating an engaging conference environment that welcomes varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.