Christian
Colleges &
Universities
IT Conference

February 22-24, 2026
Abilene Christian University
Sponsored by AVAAP and Workday

A group of like-minded individuals who meet annually to inspire each other in a Christian setting and to learn together how to better serve our institutions.

Tentative Agenda

Sunday, February 22nd

6:30 PM

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Dinner

Moody Coliseum Wildcat Club


Monday, February 23rd

8:00 AM

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Breakfast

Brown Library


8:30 AM

Navigating Change: Lessons from Our ERP Transition

Brown Library

An ERP transition is more than a technology project—it’s a campus-wide change effort. In this session, we’ll share lessons learned from our ERP journey, with a focus on organizational change management, communication, training, and supporting stakeholders through uncertainty. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to drive adoption and build trust during major institutional transitions.


9:30 AM

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Break

Brown Library


9:45 AM

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Birds of a Feather Session

Brown Library

These informal, discussion-based breakouts bring together peers with shared responsibilities and interests. Join the group that fits your role (or curiosity), swap ideas, and learn what other institutions are doing.

  • Education Technology
  • IT Support & Service Desk
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Enterprise Applications & Development


11:00 AM

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Chapel

Moody Coliseum


11:45 AM

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Lunch

Brown Library


1:15 PM

From Data to Decisions: Building an Analytics Strategy for Higher Ed

Brown Library

Analytics becomes truly valuable when it shapes the decisions we make—not just the reports we run. This session explores how higher ed institutions can build an analytics strategy that connects data to priorities like student success, operational efficiency, and service improvement. We’ll discuss practical steps for aligning stakeholders, defining meaningful metrics, and turning insights into action across campus.


2:15 PM

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Break

Brown Library


2:30 PM

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Birds of a Feather Session

Brown Library

These informal, discussion-based breakouts bring together peers with shared responsibilities and interests. Join the group that fits your role (or curiosity), swap ideas, and learn what other institutions are doing.

  • Instructional Design
  • Campus Networks
  • Google Workspace / Microsoft 365 Management
  • Endpoint Deployment & Management


3:15 PM

Building a Sustainable Cybersecurity Strategy in Higher Education

Brown Library

A strong cybersecurity program is built on more than tools—it requires consistent accountability, collaboration, and clear reporting. In this session, we’ll walk through our cybersecurity strategy, including annual audits, a dedicated working group, and how we communicate risk and progress to institutional leadership and the board. Attendees will gain ideas for strengthening governance, building campus-wide alignment, and keeping security efforts moving forward year over year.


4:00 PM

Campus IT Tour

A tour of IT related features of the ACU Campus.


5:30 PM

Travel to Dinner

Transportation to Perini Ranch for dinner.


6:30 PM

Dinner

Perini Ranch

Dinner at one of the best steakhouses in Texas.


Tuesday. February 24

8:00 AM

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Breakfast

Brown Library


8:30 AM

AI in the Classroom: A Roundtable Conversation

Brown Library

AI is changing how students learn, how faculty teach, and how institutions think about academic integrity and support. Join a cross-functional roundtable to share ideas, concerns, and real-world experiences using AI in teaching and learning. We’ll explore practical classroom use cases, policy considerations, and how IT and academic teams can partner well in this evolving space.


9:30 AM

A silhouette of a bird

Birds of a Feather Session

Brown Library

These informal, discussion-based breakouts bring together peers with shared responsibilities and interests. Join the group that fits your role (or curiosity), swap ideas, and learn what other institutions are doing.

  • Faith and AI in the Classroom
  • Systems Administration
  • IT Student Employee Management
  • Campus A/V


10:30 AM

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Break


10:45 AM

Door Prizes & Concluding Conversation

Brown Library

A closing conversation to reflect on key takeaways from CCUITC, share next steps, and wrap up with door prizes.


12:00 PM

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Lunch

Brown Library


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