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 for the service each commissioner has done over the last year to serve 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 want 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 help you understand 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 raise 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 and Universities. Attendees will hear directly from David Hoag on his background, the importance of Christian higher education, why attending CCCU conferences like the Multi-Academic Conference are 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 be available.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PEER GROUP BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Session 1: 2 – 2:45
Session 2: 3 – 3:45
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
REFRESHMENT BREAK
Session 3: 4:15 – 5:00
Session 4: 5:15 – 6:00
6:00 PM
END OF SCHEDULED EVENTS/DINNER ON OWN
Wednesday, February 28
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
REGISTRATION/INFORMATION DESK
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
BREAKFAST PLENARY
Sho Baraka
“Strengthening Minds, Inspiring Futures”
Connecting the Gospel 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 what I do matters?"
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
FINAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS
During this final block of breakout sessions, peer groups will gather one last time to discuss pressing issues, examine relevant topics and share encouragement for one another before our time during 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.