Events

The Division of Academic Affairs, Research and Student Success regularly coordinates systemwide and statewide programs and events in support of faculty, students, administrators and others across higher education.

2025 UT Institutional Effectiveness Summit

Navigating Uncertainty — Collaborating for Collective Impact

Tuesday, July 8–10, 2025
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. EDT each day
Online Event

Past Events

2025 UT Wellness Summit

This two-day, in-person summit brought together UT faculty, staff and administrators to explore the eight dimensions of wellness, share successful campus initiatives and collaborate on a systemwide vision for well-being. Highlights included a keynote by former Deloitte chief wellbeing officer Jen Fisher, interactive workshops and strategic planning sessions with Dr. Jessi Gold, chief wellness officer for the UT System.

Past Session: June 9–10, 2025

2025 UT Academic Department Head Professional Development Conference

Centered on the theme Leading through Change, this two-day in-person conference offered department heads and academic leaders across the UT System practical tools, expert insights and collaborative sessions focused on navigating change in higher education. Highlights included an interactive keynote workshop on change management, targeted breakout sessions and personalized coaching opportunities.

Past Session: April 10–11, 2025

Well Informed: A UT System Hybrid Wellness Series

This wellness series, through expert keynote speakers and engaging panel discussions, brought to light critical wellness issues, equipping faculty and staff with the knowledge to foster positive change. The first session, Opioids and Overdose Prevention, focused on addressing the impact of opioids on our campuses and normalizing conversations around addiction and recovery.

Past Session: March 4, 2025

Wellness and Success: Building a “Future-Ready” Campus

This summit was centered on the critical themes of wellness and success, and building future-ready campuses that prepare students, faculty and staff to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Past Session: Nov. 7–8, 2024

2024 UT System Mental Health Retreat

The retreat aimed to inspire and equip participants with the knowledge and connections needed to enhance mental health support across the UT System.

Past Session: July 24–25, 2024

2024 UT Institutional Effectiveness Summit: The Future of IE

Data practitioners across the UT System engage with colleagues to explore how we can use data today and in the future to support the UT mission.

Past Session: July 9–11, 2024

2024 UT Academic Department Head Professional Development Conference

Department heads and academic unit leadership from across the UT System came together to enhance their leadership skills, network, exchange insights and strengthen their impact within the university system.

Past Session: April 4–5, 2024

2024 UT System Anti-Hazing Summit

Inaugural Anti-Hazing Summit developed to increase systemwide collaboration around hazing prevention, reporting and response.

Past Session: February 12–13, 2024