Best Practices Conference
The Best Practices Conference is an annual professional development event bringing together Maryland's 16 Community Colleges. This year’s theme, “Advancing Resilient Change,” focuses on building adaptive, student-focused systems that strengthen innovation, equity, and institutional resilience. We invite you to explore strategies for enhancing student support, equity, and success with us.
| Friday, March 6, 2026 |
| 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. |
Conference Check In, Optional Tours, & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:45 a.m. |
Welcome: FCC President and VP for Student Experience |
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker |
| 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions - Block 1 |
| 11:15 – 12:00 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions – Block 2 |
| 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch (Sponsor Remarks, CCLI Completion Acknowledgment) |
| 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions - Block 3 |
| 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. |
Round Table Discussions (e.g. Topics, Affinity Groups, etc.) |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Departure |
| 3:30 – 5:00 p.m |
Off-site Social (optional) |