The 2025 Academic Operations Conference by Coursedog
The Academic Operations Conference by Coursedog is the event of the year for higher ed professionals who are dedicated to driving success in academic operations. The conference features thought-provoking sessions, hands-on workshops, and fun-filled networking opportunities. Participants will gain valuable insights from peers, learn how other institutions are innovating their operations, and receive technical guidance on best practices for using the Coursedog platform.
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Why Attend the 2025 Academic Operations Conference by Coursedog
Peer Insights
Learn from leaders across higher ed who will share how they are driving institutional and student success.
Interactive Product Labs
Learn best practices for how to use Coursedog products, tailored to your level of experience.
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Expert Guidance
Book 1:1 time with Coursedog experts at the Dog Park to learn product best practices and get your questions answered.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network.
Product Sneak Peeks
Be the first to explore and learn about new and enhanced Coursedog features on the roadmap coming soon.
Actionable Strategies
Walk away with practical tips you can implement immediately to drive student success and operational results.
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Conference Agenda
Learn more about what you can expect during The Academic Operations Conference.
- Tips to better manage your integration
- How to monitor & resolve integration errors
- Strategies to enforce data standards in Coursedog
- Roll-Out Strategy Sessions
- Best practices for getting faculty onboard
- Approaches to empowering department schedulers
- Campus-wide communications strategies for Coursedog roll-out
- KPIs to Track for Better Academic Operations
- Assessment Analytics Demo
- Scheduling Data Interactive Labs
- Using the reports dashboard
- Building custom reports with the section dashboard and events dashboard
- Curriculum Data Interactive Labs
- Leveraging simple requirements & degree maps to see dependencies
- Displaying data in the catalog
- Mapping Strategies to Align Policies and Workflows
- Curriculum & Catalog Workflows Interactive Labs
- Using dynamic steps to route the right proposal to the right person
- Leveraging logic jumps for dynamic proposal paths
- Using custom decisions for alignment with institutional terminology
- Post-approval workflow steps for tracking follow-up items
- Testing & troubleshooting: proposal routing
- Scheduling & Events Workflows Interactive Labs
- Using dynamic steps to route the right proposal to the right person
- Leveraging logic jumps for dynamic proposal paths
- Using workflows to standardize rule exceptions [scheduling]
- Post-approval workflow steps for tracking follow-up items
- Testing & troubleshooting: proposal routing
- Share product tips and tricks with peers at similar institution types
- Institutional Stories by Product
- Hear about how to solve challenges in sessions broken out by product
- Student success stories, case studies, and strategies from leading Coursedog users
Live Entertainment
An Evening of Live Music by Hudson Horns
Experience the refined harmonies of Hudson Horns. This elite ensemble, with alumni from prestigious music schools, has collaborated with industry legends from Rihanna to Shawn Mendes. Known for their dynamic performances, they transcends traditional boundaries, offering a blend of academic rigor and captivating stage presence.
An Evening of Live Music by Hudson Horns
Experience the refined harmonies of Hudson Horns. This elite ensemble, with alumni from prestigious music schools, has collaborated with industry legends from Rihanna to Shawn Mendes. Known for their dynamic performances, they transcends traditional boundaries, offering a blend of academic rigor and captivating stage presence.
An Evening of Live Music by Hudson Horns
Experience the refined harmonies of Hudson Horns. This elite ensemble, with alumni from prestigious music schools, has collaborated with industry legends from Rihanna to Shawn Mendes. Known for their dynamic performances, they transcends traditional boundaries, offering a blend of academic rigor and captivating stage presence.
The ApOscars Awards
Nominate Your Team
The AcOpscars are awards to recognize the impact that leaders in academic operations create at their institutions. Nominate your team to recognize their hard work for one of our three prize categories. For more information on the nomination form, click here.
- Change Management
- Roll - Out
- Innovation
Winners will be announced and recognized during a live awards ceremony at the conference.
Submit Nomination
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Submit a Proposal
We encourage attendees to submit a proposal to present at The Academic Operations Conference. If your proposal is accepted, the conference fee will be waived for the presenter(s). If you already registered for the conference, the registration fee will be refunded. For more information on the proposal, click here.
- Deadline to submit proposals: February 14th
- Notification of acceptance: February 28th
We encourage attendees to submit a proposal to present at The Academic Operations Conference. If you proposal is accepted, the conference fee will be waved for the session presenter(s). If you already registered for the conference, the registration fee will be refunded.
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Location & Travel Information
Plan your trip to Chicago for The Academic Operations Conference. Learn more about how to travel to the hotel and transportation options.
Location Details
Hotel Name: voco Chicago Downtown
Hotel Address: 350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building 1, Chicago, IL 60654
Airport Information
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport: 17 miles and approximately a 45 minute drive from the hotel
- Chicago Midway International Airport: 13 miles and approximately a 35 minute drive from the hotel
Transportation Options
Public transportation
- From O’Hare: You can take the Blue Line directly from the airport and get off at Clark/Lake, a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
- From Midway: You can take the Orange Line directly from the airport and get off at Clark/Lake, a 10 minute walk from the hotel.
Taxi/rideshare: Both airports have taxis and rideshare services (e.g., Uber, Lyft) available to take you directly to the hotel.
Things to do Nearby
- Hop on an Architecture Tour: Learn all about Chicago’s iconic skyline while cruising down the Chicago River.
- Visit the Magnificent Mile: Walk Michigan Avenue’s famous shopping district, home to historic buildings, retail flagships, and a 4-story Starbucks Reserve!
- Tour the Art Institute: Visit one of America’s oldest museums, with a collection that ranges from ancient artifacts to modern masterpieces.
- Stroll on the River Walk: Take in city views along Chicago’s riverside path, dotted with cafes, public art, and breweries.
- Try out Local Restaurants: Dive into the Chicago food scene, whether you’re craving a Portillo Italian beef or 5-star Mediterranean at Ema.
Registration
Registration is open for The Academic Operations Conference! Register now to take advantage of the best pricing options available.
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