Schedule

Monday, February 24

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EXHIBITOR SET-UP
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
COMMISSIONER LUNCHEON

This luncheon will serve as a time of thanks and gratitude to each commissioner for their over the last year to their peer groups and the CCCU. This thank you luncheon will provide a space for all commissioners attending MAC 1 to eat and fellowship together in one space prior to breaking into their respective commission meetings.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COMMISSION MEETINGS
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
REGISTRATION/INFORMATION DESK OPEN
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
NEW & FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE MIXER
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
WELCOME DINNER AND OPENING ADDRESS

Heather Thompson Day | "Give Me Your Hand"

This is the loneliest generation in U.S. history, and yet, human beings are wired to exist in relationship with other people. This is not just a Christian teaching. Maslow's hierarchy of needs places "belonging" as the third most important need for human beings, only following food, water and safety. What happens to our ability to become high performers in a generation of increased isolation? Does working in environments that value relationships actually improve the quality of our work?

In this presentation, Dr. Heather Thompson Day will explore the value of creating work environments that honor relational growth, why self-reliance is a myth and how we can best support Generation Z.

"Give Me Your Hand" will refocus all of us on what matters: healthy, positive relationships with each other.

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
PEER GROUPS DESSERT RECEPTION

Tuesday, February 25

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
REGISTRATION/INFORMATION DESK
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
WELCOME, WORSHIP & DEVOTION
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
MORNING PLENARY SESSION

Luke Jones and Dr. Todd Hall | “Research-Informed Strategies for Understanding and Discipling the Next Generation”

56.5% of Gen Z students report feeling lonely and disconnected from others. 46.6% report difficulties with boundaries and tech. 44.4% struggle with busyness, and over half report a struggle with motivation (52%)*. From a brand-new national research project, learn why these statistics and others reinforce the need for Christian higher education and increase the importance of strategic pathways of personal development and spiritual transformation. Reclaim Today, a division of Our Daily Bread Ministries, and Dr. Todd Hall, founder of Spiritual Metrics, and a faculty affiliate at the Harvard Human Flourishing Program, share important, up-to-date research conducted in 2024 exploring the well-being of Gen Z students today and offer some ways to apply the research to more effectively attract and disciple students.

*Statistics pulled from the national research project conducted by Reclaim Today and Dr. Todd Hall.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
OPEN NETWORKING HOUR & MORNING BREAK

Spend time to grab some coffee, network with colleagues, check your email/morning updates for team back on campus and/or schedule a one-on-one meeting with one of our vendors.

12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
BUFFET LUNCHEON & PLENARY SESSION

CCCU President Dr. David Hoag

Get to know the new leader of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Attendees will hear directly from President David Hoag on his background, the importance of Christian higher education, why attending CCCU conferences like the Multi-Academic Conference is so integral to leadership development and vocational training and why the CCCU as an organization is primed to be a champion of higher learning and advocacy efforts for years to come. A time of Q&A will follow.

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM
PEER GROUP BREAKOUT SESSIONS
  • Session 1: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
  • Session 2: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
REFRESHMENT BREAK
4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
PEER GROUP BREAKOUT SESSIONS
  • Session 3: 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Session 4: 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
6:00 PM
END OF SCHEDULED EVENTS/DINNER ON OWN

Wednesday, February 26

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
REGISTRATION/INFORMATION DESK
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
BREAKFAST PLENARY

Sho Baraka | “Strengthening Minds, Inspiring Futures”

How does the Gospel connect with creativity and vocation in Christian higher education? As a co-founder of the AND Campaign, author of several books, including He Saw That It Was Good, and award-winning Christian hip-hop artist, Sho Baraka brings a mix of cultural, artistic and theological approaches to help answer the deeply held question of "How can I ensure that what I do matters?"

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FINAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS

During this final block of breakout sessions, attendees will gather with their peer group-specific colleagues one last time to discuss pressing issues, examine relevant topics and share encouragement for one another in the work each undertakes on their campus before our time at the conference ends.

11:00 AM - End of MAC 1 Programming and Departure
MORNING NETWORKING & REFRESHMENT BREAK

Please note, lunch will not be available at the conference on Wednesday.