Belonging Matters: Technology, Leadership, and Culture in Higher Ed

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 11:00AM–11:45AM ET
Session Type: Poster Session
Delivery Format: Virtual Poster Session

Belonging is a cornerstone of a thriving culture, yet it is often overlooked in organizational strategy. This poster highlights resources at the intersection of belonging, leadership, and care, and through an interactive exercise, attendees will suggest resources, strategies, and tools from their own experiences and institutions—building a shared collection of practices to advance belonging in higher education.

Presenters

  • Kristine Dreaver-Charles

    Academic Innovation Specialist, University of Saskatchewan

  • Cody Lazri

    Senior IT Project Manager, Harvard University

  • Chad Marchong

    Associate Director, Learning Analytics & Research, Georgia State University

  • Sandra Watts

    Teaching Professor of Spanish and Affiliate Faculty of Latin American Studies, American Studies, & Women's and Gender Studies, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

  • Catherine Yang

    Vice President, Content Strategy and Communications, EDUCAUSE