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Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley’s Events:
Upcoming Conferences & Events:
2026 Associated Colleges Teaching Effectiveness Conference
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location: St. Lawrence University
Theme: Rethinking Teaching in the Age of AI: Navigating New Challenges and Opportunities in Learning.
Educators are invited to critically examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, research, academic integrity, and the human relationships at the center of education.
The conference emphasizes practical, human-centered approaches to teaching with and around AI while preserving critical thinking, connection, academic rigor, and inclusive learning. Participants will leave with concrete strategies, shared resources, and opportunities for continued collaboration across institutions.
A detailed conference program will be shared with registered participants closer to the event date.
Conference registration is supported by ACSLV’s Provost and Academic Affairs Offices.
REGISTER HERE!
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m.
Workforce Connections: University-Business Mixer 2026
Registration and More Details coming soon, so please mark your calendars!
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Location: Schuler Educational Resource Center, Clarkson University
Event Description:
Colleges & Businesses: Stronger Together
Join us for an engaging panel of local businesses and colleges working together to strengthen our County. Business leaders will share how their partnerships with colleges began, the opportunities they created, and the impact they’ve had on students, organizations, and the North Country—from workforce development and student projects to community initiatives.
The program will conclude with a networking mixer, offering business leaders, educators, and community partners the opportunity to connect and explore new collaborations.
Refreshments will be served.
This event is hosted by the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley, Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, and St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce.
Associated Colleges New Faculty and Professional Staff Welcome Event
Registration and More Details coming soon, so please mark your calendars!
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026. Time: TBA
Location: Clarkson University
(Invitation only)
PAST CONFERENCES & EVENTS:
2026:
Faculty Seminar: Faculty AI Book Club
Lunch and Learn Webinar: Getting Started with Associated Colleges
Handshake Training: Recruiting Emerging Talent.
If you did not see it, we encourage you to also view the Lunch and Learn Webinar on “Getting Started with Associated Colleges Handshake Training on the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce YouTube channel.
2025:
2025 Associated Colleges Teaching Effectiveness Conference
“Navigating a Shifting Landscape: Supporting Students and Faculty”
Native American Heritage Month Film and Director Talkback
Launch Day
Lunch & Learn Webinar: Getting Started with Associated Colleges Internships
If you did not see it, we encourage you to also view the Lunch & Learn Webinar on “Getting Started with Associated Colleges Internships” on the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce YouTube channel.
Workforce Connections: University-Business Mixer
Building Futures – Internships & The Student Experience
Fall 2025 DEI Symposium
Inside the NFL: A Zoom Conversation with Ken Belson
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES ACADEMIC COUNSELORS CONFERENCE 2025
Faculty Seminar: “It takes a Community,” College in Prison in St. Lawrence County Seminar 3— Re-entry and Second Chance Scholars
This seminar focused on the importance of supporting the students from Potsdam@RCF as they come to campus to complete their degrees and build their lives. Panel members will discuss the secure pathway that we are building as a college and in the local community.
2024:
Faculty/Student Dialogue: Allyship Practices and Barriers
Faculty Seminar: Mathematics Conference and Competition of Northern New York (MCCNNY) 2024
Faculty Seminar: Faculty and staff of the Associated Colleges to Learn about our Rapidly Growing Prison Education Program
Associated Colleges Welcome Reception for New Faculty and College Leadership ~ Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 6:00 PM, SUNY Potsdam
(Invitation only for new faculty and academic & student affairs leaders)
Faculty Seminar & Faculty-Student Dialogue: Career & Accessibility ~ Strategies for Success
Faculty Seminar: “It takes a Community,” College in Prison in St. Lawrence County
Seminar 2—Designed for Instructors who want to learn more about teaching at RCF, held on Friday Nov. 8, 2024, 2:30-4:00 p.m. -virtual
Virtual Webinar: Explore the Four Colleges of the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley ~ This webinar was held on November 20, 2024, for High School Counselors and featured Admissions Staff from Clarkson University, SUNY Canton, St. Lawrence University and SUNY Potsdam.
Workforce Connections: A University and Business Resource Mixer with the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley and the Potsdam and St. Lawrence County Chambers of Commerce ~This event was held on November 21, 2024, for St. Lawrence County Chamber and Potsdam Chamber Members.
2024 Associated Colleges Teaching Effectiveness Conference
“Innovating, Reimagining, and Expanding Higher Education”
Faculty Seminar: Virtual Reality in Teaching and Research
2023:
Business in the Spotlight-Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley
Academic Counselors Conference 2023
Faculty Seminar: “The Role of Generative A.I. in Classrooms”
Responsible Teaching in a Violent Culture Zoom Worskhop by Koritha Mitchell
Workshop on Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Collaborations
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium at SUNY Potsdam
North Country Sustainability Day and Green Living Fair
Faculty/Student Dialogues: Microaggressions: Classroom, Campus, Community
Teaching Effectiveness Conference 2023 – “Understanding & Engaging the Post-Pandemic College Student“
