2026 AAU Deans of Arts and Sciences Meeting
Meeting and Agenda
Meeting
Dates and Times
February 19 – 21, 2026
Thursday, 5:30 PM – Saturday, 12:00 PM
Location
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens
USF Research Park
3720 Spectrum Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 977-7066
Meeting Room:
Oak View @ Discovery Hall
Agenda
Thursday, February 19 | Registration and Opening Reception
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM - President’s house - The Lifsey House
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Registration |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Opening Reception and Hors d'oeuvre Welcome & networking |
Friday, February 20 | Full Conference Day
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:15 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:15 – 9:45 AM | Opening Session |
| 9:45 – 11:15 AM | Panel Discussion I |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Break |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Provost Address |
| 12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 – 2:45 PM | Panel Discussion II |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Break |
| 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Panel Discussion III |
| 4:30 – 5:30 PM | Break |
| 5:30 PM | Shuttle picks up from hotel |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner at Stovall House |
Saturday, February 21
| Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| 8:45 – 9:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:45 – 11:15 AM | Panel Discussion IV |
| 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Closing Session (30 minutes) |
| 12:00 – 1:00 PM | Box Lunch & Departure |