43rd Annual RA Conference - Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Our Theme
This year’s theme is Outer Space: “Launching Your Impact.” Our theme explores the ongoing journey of growth and discovery, recognizing that each interaction, initiative, and moment of connection contributes to the larger universe of our residential communities. Just as space is vast and ever-expanding, so too is the potential for student leaders to make meaningful, lasting impact—shaping environments that are dynamic, inclusive, and full of possibility.
The Resident Assistant Conference is a way for student leaders and entry level professionals to gain knowledge in a collaborative way. The purpose is to enhance their knowledge and experience that promotes engagement in residence life offices and higher education institutions.
Overview
You are personally invited to the 43rd Annual Resident Assistant Conference that will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 2026. Registration and presentation submissions will open on Monday, August 3rd! If you are interested in presenting during one of the sessions, you can submit a presentation proposal at our 43rd Annual RA Conference Presentation Proposal form.
The Office of Residential Life/Learning Communities at SUNY Brockport encourages you to take this exciting adventure with them with a fun filled day of learning and exploring.
Identify multiple levels of diversity, including the ongoing development of their identity, and ways to create an inclusive community.
Describe ways to educate residents about healthy habits in relation to alcohol/substances, nutrition, stress, fitness, relationships, and conflict resolution.
Create a network of student leaders and professionals
Identify and apply strategies in the areas of customer service, community building, motivation, leadership, conflict management, ethics, boundaries, etc.
Community Building & Programming: These sessions are focused on sharing ideas, experiences, acknowledge that can be utilized to build and maintain a successful, and healthy, community. Programs could include: Passive programming, or active community building ideas.
Wellbeing: This track hosts sessions that are dedicated to sharing information around healthy habits in relation to alcohol/substances, nutrition, stress, fitness, relationships, and conflict resolution.
Social Justice and Diversity: This track hosts sessions that are dedicated to helping attendees identify multiple levels of diversity, help explore their own development and understanding of social justice, and ways to intentionally create an inclusive community through the RA position.
The RA Role: This tracks hosts sessions that are dedicated to learning more about the RA role and what it means to be an RA. This includes all things related to the RA position. Examples may include creating personal balance, confrontation, dealing with difficult students, staying motivated or communication.
Professional Track (Aimed for -and led by- Student Affairs professionals): This track hosts sessions that are decided to current professionals and would look to share best practices and interest areas within the field.
Time
Event
8 - 9am
Check in and Breakfast
9 am - 9:10 am
Welcome
9:10 am - 9:30 am
Featured Speaker
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Session 1
10:45 am - 11:30 am
Session 2
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Keynote Speaker
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Session 3
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
Session 4
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Closing and Social Networking
Registration for our conference opens Monday, August 3rd! Registration closes on or before Oct 31st, dependent on attendance reaching 260 guests. Registration dates and cost per attendee are reflected below.
Aug. 3: Early bird registration begins, rate: $75
Sept. 1: Regular registration begins, rate: $80
Oct. 1: Late registration begins, rate: $85
Oct. 28: Last chance registration window opens, rate: $95
