ACHE 86th Annual Conference and Meeting - October 14-16 2024

45-Minute Panel Discussions

Founded in 1971, Empire State University is the most recent member of the esteemed State University of New York (SUNY) system. Created to support underserved, nontraditional college students, Empire State University was one of the first distance learning institutions and prior learning evaluators in higher education. Guided by our commitment to access and innovation, SUNY Empire has continued as a national leader for exemplary, flexible, and affordable education through an intentional and coordinated effort to serve our students, their families, and their communities. The university is uniquely positioned in the SUNY system to provide adult learners with high-quality, distributed and online academic programs that empower people and strengthen communities. At SUNY Empire, we build on the diversity of our students, their work and life experiences, and their personal and professional goals as the cornerstone for each academic program. Faculty and staff support the individual goals of our students in a collaborative environment to develop positive, supportive, and inclusive relationships. Throughout the educational experience, relationships, collaboration, and active engagement are paramount. 

This panel, comprised of members of the Faculty and Academic Excellence Team, will discuss creating a culture of care, collaboration, and wellness across the university. Attendees will receive best practices to incorporate at their own institutions.