Chief Academic Officers play an important role in advancing the academic mission and Catholic identity of their institutions. ACCU supports leaders in this role through programs, professional development, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across Catholic higher education.
Programs and Conferences
Collegium
CAOs may be interested in Collegium, a program that helps faculty at Catholic colleges and universities better understand the mission of Catholic higher education, with an eye to advancing that mission in creative ways that respond to the demands of their time.
Annual Meeting
ACCU convenes Chief Academic Officers for a dedicated pre-conference held in conjunction with the ACCU Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
Resources
Chief Academic Officers Pre-Conference at the
2027 ACCU Annual Meeting
ACCU convenes Chief Academic Officers for a dedicated pre-conference held in conjunction with the ACCU Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
Past Events
Thank you for attending the 2026 Chief Academic Officers Pre-conference!
Many thanks to the 2027 CAO Conference Planning Committee for planning this year’s program!
Peter Ubertaccio
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, STONEHILL COLLEGE (CHAIR)
Melissa Chastain
PROVOST, SPALDNG UNIVERSITY
Eddy Rojas
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST, UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS (MN)
Sarah Ewing
PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE, GANNON UNIVERSITY
David Mengal
PROVOST, UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND