National Association of Branch Campus Administrators

08/26/2026

Aaaahhhh ... another year ... another Branch Campus Leadership Institute underway!

BCLI IX kicked off with our first Orientation session last week. We look forward to sharing our participants - and their journeys - with you over the coming year. Stay tuned!

We also have ONE SEAT OPEN due to a change in one participant's status. If you'd like to snag it - email [email protected] for details!

07/24/2026

We've got news to share! Check out our Summer 2026 newsletter to ... find out more about NABCA's Branch Campus Leadership Institute, take a look at the latest issue of NABCA's ACCESS Journal, register for our next NABCA Networking session, and more!

NABCAnews, Summer 2026 Updates: http://www.nabca.net/v_newsletters/newsletter_12172021.htm

For more info on NABCA or to submit your membership application, go to www.nabca.net

The National Association of Branch Campus Administrators provides published research, an amazing annual conference, peer reviewed journal, professional development events and programs, regular networking opportunities, and committee participation to support the unique needs of higher ed professional...

07/15/2026

Only a few spots remain for NABCA'S 2026-27 Branch campus Leadership Institute - now in its 9th year!

When we reach capacity, the application process will close ... so don't delay - apply TODAY!

Go to https://www.nabca.net/branch_campus_leadership_insti.php for information and application link!

BCLI graduates have been elevated to roles including Vice President, Chancellor, Chief, Regional Director, Executive Director.

Join us to take the next steps in your professional journey to become the leader higher ed needs!

www.nabca.net

06/07/2026

With our 2026 Conference at George Mason University at Mason Square (with an extra day at the SciTech Campus) in the books - we're already planning for next year! GMU set the bar high with amazing facilities, staff that went above and beyond, delicious catering and hospitality - we just can't say enough about their team! Many thanks Melissa Thierry (2026 BCLI Graduate) for making it all happen!

Enjoy our photos from ... group dinners, an outstanding Opening Reception on GMU's Square, a Thursday night experience to Mount Vernon, and - of course - exceptional presentations with presenters from California to South Carolina - Wisconsin to Texas and everywhere in between.

Many thanks to our sponsors - Stantec, Dr. Robert Hearberlin & Dr. Heather Turner, and Dr. Gary Adcox at The Gallagher Group!

06/01/2026

Are you a branch campus administrator who's looking for a group of people who understand what you do and who you are AND offers amazing support to its members year-round?

Take a look at the TOP TEN benefits of being a NABCA member - then let's get you signed up...

1. Regular networking opportunities to discuss the wins and challenges of branch campus leadership;

2. Access to professional learning opportunities designed with branch campuses as the focus;

3. Discounted registration rate for our amazing annual conference;

4. Priority consideration for acceptance and discounted tuition for our Branch Campus Leadership Institute;

5. Access to a professional network whose members understand who you are, what you do, and the challenges you face;

6. Access to our Members Questions Board (a great "let me poll my colleagues" tool) when your administration asks what others are doing;

7. Access to research and bibliography tailored to branch campus topics;

8. Ability to publish in NABCA's ACCESS Journal - scholarly articles, book reviews, opinion pieces - all focused on branch campus topics;

9. Opportunities to advance our profession and your professional advancement through service on a NABCA committee - Conference, Research, and Membership;

10 Access to a FREE JOBS BOARD - to post openings from your institution (a benefit for ACADEMIC INSTITUTION MEMBERS ONLY) or look for openings you might be interested in pursuing?

Some things are just too good NOT to share!

And Individual Members - you can save money on multiple memberships from your institution with an Academic Institution Membership:

Up to 5 members only $335/year ( a savings of $165)

Up to 10 only $660 a year (a savings of $340)

Visit our website at www.nabca.net and start enjoying the benefits!

05/29/2026

Many thanks to Kevin Hurst - Utah State University - NABCA's 2026 Conference Chair, for another amazing event! We appreciate you and your leadership! NABCA 29th Annual Conference

05/28/2026

This week the 2025-26 Branch Campus Leadership Institute cohort presented their capstone projects to complete the program they're poured themselves into since August! We're so proud of the work they're doing at their campuses and can't wait to see where these amazing higher ed leaders go next!

Congratulations to ...

Sarah Casscles - SUNY Morrisville Norwich
Dr. Courtney Catledge - University of South Carolina Lancaster
Dr. April Cone - University of South Carolina Salkehatchie
Dr. Matthew Derrick - CSU Stanislaus Stockton
Shaneika Frazier - Dallas College
Miranda Gentry-Siegel - University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Dr. Eruore Hopkins - Northeastern State University
Dr. Martha Kline - Ohio University
Dr. Nancy Lollar - Purdue University Polytechnic Institute
Dr. Shad Nelson - Texas A & M University
Dr. Sarah Sweitzer - CSU Stanislaus Stockton
Melissa Thierry - George Mason University
Dr. Phygenia Young - Forsyth Technical Community College

05/28/2026

Congratulations Dr. Nancy Lollar - Director, Statewide, Columbus Purdue University Polytechnic Institute - this year's recipient of NABCA's Dr. George Giacumakis Innovation Award for her campus' work to reframe GoBabyGo from a project to a partnership by embedding it into the required Gateway to Engineering Technology course. This innovation is life changing for the children served.

Congratulations to Dr. Lollar and her team for rethinking what the box looks like!

Pictured: Dr. Lollar with her NABCA BCLI Mentor Dr. Gary Adcox.

05/27/2026

Many thanks to Dr. Mark Kleffner from THE Ohio State University Lima Campus for his service as NABCA’s Research Committee Chair!

His hard work and dedication in advancing our research goals were acknowledged at NABCA’s Annual Meeting earlier today when he received the President’s Service Award from Mandy Stewart Bezeredi, President and Dr. Walter Collins, Vice President!

05/26/2026

And we’re off and running with the 2026 Annual Conference with presentations from our Branch Campus Leadership Institute VIII participants (soon to be graduates)!