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2026 International ACAC Conference Session Proposal Form

February 12, 2026

Third Culture Kids: Bridge Builders Universities Didn’t Know They Needed

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM–4:00 PM EDT
*Hall of Arts 160
Session Description

Third Culture Kids (TCKs) are campus "bridge builders" with unmatched cross-cultural fluency, yet they often remain invisible on enrollment dashboards and institutional categories. This interactive session challenges you to look beyond the data to identify these "hidden" students earlier in the recruitment cycle using the CIS Educational Transitions Framework. Join us to swap traditional checklists for strengths-based strategies that turn the search for belonging into a powerful tool for yield, retention, and community impact.

Lead Presenter

Brooke O'Donnell, Pepperdine University

Additional Presenters

Sarah Pearl , Council of International Schools
Aleka Bilan, American School of Brasilia
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