ACHE South Region
2026 Save the Date 2026 Call for Proposals
Join us for the ACHE 2026 South Annual Conference
in the beautiful Savannah, GA | February 16-18, 2026

2026 Call for Proposals
ACHE South is now accepting proposals for our upcoming conference, Beyond the books: Nurturing the well-being of higher education communities. This event brings together educators, administrators, workforce development professionals, and student support advocates to explore strategies that foster well-being, resilience, and success for faculty, staff, and nontraditional students in higher education. This year’s theme explores how higher education institutions can prioritize the holistic well-being of faculty, staff, and students. It focuses on creating supportive environments that foster emotional resilience,social connection, and spiritual fulfillment. Sessions will highlight practices that promote a thriving, compassionate campus culture. The deadline for proposal submissions is November 5, 2025.
We invite proposals that address the following themes:
Emotional Resilience
Social Connection and Community Building
Spiritual and Values-Based Support
Hotel Information
DeSoto Hotel
- $213/night plus tax and fees
- Booking Deadline: January 26, 2026
How to Reserve:
- Click below to book your room at the special rate
- Or call the hotel directly at (866) 810-5325 and mention code 2602ACHSOU and Association for Continuing Higher Education
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2026 Conference Registration Rates
Early Bird Rate (Before January 30, 2026)
- ACHE Member: $425
- ACHE Non-Member: $500
Regular Rate (After January 30, 2026)
- ACHE Member: $450
- ACHE Non-Member: $525
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- The ACHE South Region includes members in the following locations:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Caribbean
- Puerto Rico
- Jamaica
Region Information
South Region Officers
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Patrick Guilbaud
Director Extended Education / Associate Professor Winthrop University (803)323-4785Chair -
Dianna Rust
Professor and Program Coordinator Middle Tennessee State University (615)898-5325Past Chair -
Marie MalloryPh.D. in Communication Chair, Strategic and Personal Communication Liberty University (256)493-9846Chair-Elect
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Beth Crawford
Professor and Department Head University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (423)425-5286Secretary -
Marilyn Read
Director of Continuing Education Delta State University (662)846-4874Treasurer