Higher Education

MCCA Annual Convention 2026

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MCCA Annual Convention 2026 runs on Nov 6, 2026 at Branson Convention Center in Branson, United States. It is a Higher Education conference. It starts in 2 days. ConferenceGrid lists 54 speakers, 7 exhibitors and 22 sessions so far.

Lineup updated Oct 29, 2026 · dates verified Sep 15, 2026

Following more than four years of unprecedented challenges, higher education institutions - and especially community colleges - have shown their incredible value to their students and their communities. As educational, societal and economic needs continue to evolve, the opportunities for growth are endless. Join us in Branson this November as we forge a path…

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54Speakers
0Sponsors
7Exhibitors
22Sessions
21Companies · in total

Agenda

Selected from 22 sessions.

  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    A Workplace Culture Blueprint: Building a Campus Culture Where People Don't Just Show Up, They Show Up for Each Other

    This workshop will highlight ways to create a workplace environment that fosters community and connection. This is a rapid-fire, high energy, presentation which provides attendees …

    Leadership & Institutional Transformation
  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    Designing the Student Experience: Creating More Intuitive, Connected and Responsive Student Services Spaces

    Student services spaces play a critical role in how students experience and navigate a campus. This presentation explores how student-centered design can simplify access to service…

    Enrollment, Retention & Completion
  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    Evaluation of Proposed New Programs or Grants

    Every new academic program begins with a good idea. Sometimes that idea comes from employers who need skilled workers. Sometimes it emerges from advisory committees, community conv…

    Leadership & Institutional Transformation
  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    From Analysis to Action: Using Data to Strengthen College Outcomes

    As community colleges face increasing pressure to improve completion rates, equity outcomes, and workforce alignment, the ability to effectively leverage data has become essential.…

    Leadership & Institutional Transformation
  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    From Prompt to Pipeline - AI Workflow in Higher Ed

    AI tools are often used in isolation - one prompt, one output, one task at a time. However, the true potential of generative AI emerges when tools are intentionally chained togethe…

    Special Topics
  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    Go Bold: Launching a New Era of Service at Your College

    Is your college ready to go bold and launch a new era of service? Is your community in need of your partnerships? Join us to reflect on our story of service at Jefferson College, i…

    Learning & Teaching
  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    Guarding the Gate 2.0: Evolving Strategies Against Admissions Fraud

    As fraudulent application tactics grow increasingly sophisticated, community colleges remain on the front lines of protecting institutional integrity. Building on the foundation of…

    Special Topics
  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    Incorporating Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeships in the AAT Pathway

    Through work with the Apprenticeships Building America 2 Grant, Jefferson College and Three Rivers College are working in a consortium of Colleges to implement pre-apprenticeships …

    Workforce Development: Partnerships & Apprenticeships
  • Thursday, November 5 10:15 - 11:00 A.M.

    I Need a Hero

    Everyone needs a hero and some need a miracle. What if you can’t find either? You are not alone.  Join this session as the answer might be much closer than you think.  You will nev…

    Learning & Teaching

Speakers

Programmed at MCCA, in alphabetical order.

Allen Shepard
Moberly Area Community College
Allison Brosch
State Fair Community College
Amanda Sizemore
St. Charles Community College
Amber Hixson
Three Rivers College
Amy Kausler
Jefferson College
Brenna Young
Jefferson College
Calie Holden
Ozarks Technical Community College
Carson Mowery
Moberly Area Community College
D'Andrea Weeks
St. Louis Community College
Dr. Cara Barth-Fagan
State Fair Community College
Dr. Jeff Lashley
Moberly Area Community College
Dr. Julie Coltharp
Ozarks Technical Community College
Dr. Julie Fickas
St. Louis Community College
Dr. Keith Zoromski
Mineral Area College
Dr. Ken Boning
Jefferson College
Dr. Kenneth Wilson
Jefferson College
Dr. Kimberly Beatty
Metropolitan Community College
Dr. Stephanie Witcher
Crowder College
Dr. Tammy Robinson
Metropolitan Community College
Dr. Tyjaun Lee
Metropolitan Community College
Ed Barlow
Crowder College
Elizabeth Keehart Bertani
State Fair Community College

Quick answers

When is MCCA Annual Convention 2026?
MCCA Annual Convention 2026 runs on Nov 6, 2026 at Branson Convention Center in Branson, United States.
Where is MCCA Annual Convention 2026 held?
MCCA Annual Convention 2026 is held at Branson Convention Center in Branson, United States.
Who is speaking at MCCA Annual Convention 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 54 speakers, including Allen Shepard (Moberly Area Community College), Allison Brosch (State Fair Community College) and Amanda Sizemore (St. Charles Community College).
Company intelligence

An audience of 21 companies, parsed from the program.

21 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
0Sponsoringsponsor only
7Exhibitingexhibitor only
14Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority
  • Other roles54100%

Of 54 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Jefferson College12
2Moberly Area Community College8
3State Fair Community College6
4Metropolitan Community College5
5Ozarks Technical Community College5
6St. Louis Community College5
7Crowder College4
8Mineral Area College3
925th Hour CommunicationsExhibitor-
10Central Methodist UniversityExhibitor-
11ConexEDExhibitor-
12NelnetExhibitor-
13University of MissouriExhibitor-
14Webster UniversityExhibitor-
Sponsors by tier

Tiers were not disclosed for this event.