Please Save the Dates for the following
Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley’s Events:
Upcoming Conferences & Events:
2026 Associated Colleges Virtual Webinar
For Students and Families
Wednesday, November 18th
7:00 – 8:00 PM ET
Live on Zoom
Explore Clarkson University, St. Lawrence University, SUNY Canton,
and SUNY Potsdam
Join the Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley for a one-hour virtual information session designed for students and families.
Hear from current college students and admissions representatives from four distinctive colleges in New York’s beautiful North Country. The session will feature college presentations and a student panel, offering insights into:
· Academic programs and student life
· Scholarships and financial aid
· The application and admissions process
· What it’s like to attend college in the North Country
Whether you’re just starting your college search or narrowing down your choices, this is an easy way to explore four colleges without leaving home.
Join via Zoom
Discover the place where you belong.
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES ACADEMIC COUNSELORS CONFERENCE 2027
The Associated Colleges of the St. Lawrence Valley invites a group of counselors to visit our campuses for two days, spending time with our students, faculty, admission’s staff and with each other. Through these visits, counselors gain a clear idea of the very distinct personality of each member college and see how our consortium serves each college community and
forms a larger shared community. This collaboration is designed to enhance educational experiences while retaining the best of the member’s individual traditions.
DATE: Monday & Tuesday, April 26 & 27, 2027
Registration will open soon!
PAST CONFERENCES & EVENTS:
2026:
2026 Associated Colleges Virtual Webinar for Counselors & HECA Advisors
Join us for an engaging Zoom webinar featuring presentations from our Admissions teams from SUNY Canton, Clarkson University, SUNY Potsdam, and St. Lawrence University in highlighting scholarships, academics, student life, and the application process. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and discover what makes studying in beautiful St. Lawrence County, New York, an experience unlike any other.
ASSOCIATED COLLEGES NEW FACULTY WELCOME RECEPTION
October 9, 2026. Clarkson University (Invitation Only)
The biannual ACSLV Welcome Reception will welcome new faculty and their spouses from the four member institutions, followed by the Clarkson vs. St. Lawrence University Women’s Hockey Game
2026 ASSOCIATED COLLEGES TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS CONFERENCE
Rethinking Teaching in the Age of AI: Navigating New Challenges and Opportunities in Learning.
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”
2025 Associated Colleges Virtual Webinar for Students and Families
2025 Associated Colleges Virtual Webinar for Counselors
This is a unique opportunity to explore four outstanding student-focused colleges located in the beautiful and welcoming North Country of New York.
Admissions teams from SUNY Canton, Clarkson University, SUNY Potsdam, and St. Lawrence University will guide you through their vibrant academic communities, highlighting the exceptional programs, resources, and experiences each institution has to offer.
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, 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“
