2025 Council on Strategic Communications Summer Meeting

Register now for the 2025 APLU Council on Strategic Communications (CSC) Summer Meeting taking place from Sunday, July 13 through Tuesday, July 15 in Indianapolis, IN! 

Both informative and fun, the CSC Summer Meeting is a terrific opportunity to network with fellow senior communications and marketing leaders from other public and land-grant universities, exchange best practices, and develop new ideas to improve strategic communications efforts. 

Both informative and fun, the CSC Summer Meeting is a terrific opportunity to network with fellow senior communications and marketing leaders from other public and land-grant universities, exchange best practices, and develop new ideas to improve strategic communications and marketing efforts.    

Featured topics this year will include discussions on:  

• Communicating the value of higher education in a time of increased skepticism from the public, politicians, and news media;  
• Responding to and addressing the concerns and needs of state and federal officials;  
• A conversation with university presidents on the challenges and opportunities facing public research universities;  
• The future of college athletics, including NIL, Title IX, and conference realignment;   
• Leveraging industry partnerships to strengthen workforce preparedness and enhance the value of a college degree;  
• Small group discussions on a myriad of topics, including managing stress and burnout; innovative marketing tactics; managing state and federal issues; and AI;   
• Demonstrating your team’s value to university leadership  

This year’s meeting will also feature a welcome reception on Sunday, July 13 at the NCAA Hall of Champions, a visit and tour of the world famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, July 14 before a racecar-themed dinner at the Dallara IndyCar Factory, and a visit on Tuesday, July 15 to 16Tech – a state hub for innovation and entrepreneurship that brings together universities and established and emerging businesses.    

Registration will close on June 23. *Please note, this meeting is only open to APLU member institutions.