See You at Convention!
The best professional development programs in Texas for community and technical college faculty is BACK! We hope to see you at the TCCTA’s 75th Annual Convention, March 3-5!
Regardless of your teaching discipline or administrative duties, you will find sessions featuring prize-winning authorities, noted experts, and inspiring presentations. Members attending our convention invariably return to campus with a wealth of information and a renewed dedication to our profession.
A TCCTA Convention badge is your all-access pass to the best classroom pedagogy and technology, community college specific exhibitors, nationally renowned speakers, and a state-wide network of peers and education partners. With more than 150 programs, we are creating experiences that feel tailor made to you!
And don’t forget the General Session and banquet, to be held on Thursday evening, March 3rd featuring:
Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19
Join our keynote speaker, Jonathan S. Comer (Florida International University), the renowned best-selling co-author of Abnormal Psychology and Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, as he reviews the rapidly growing body of research on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the state of mental health and its treatment.
Jonathan S. Comer is a professor of psychology at Florida International University, where he also directs the Mental Health Interventions and Technology (MINT) Program. The author of over 200 scientific papers and chapters, he has received career awards from the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies for his research on innovative treatment methods, childhood anxiety and disruptive behavior problems, and the impact of traumatic stress, disasters, terrorism, and public health crises on children.
If you have not registered for the convention just yet, log in to your Member Portal, and register today for just $105.
Our host hotel, the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center, is now sold out! Please see the following hotels in the surrounding area to book your room if you haven’t already:
- Hyatt House (2 minute drive, 6 minute walk from Embassy Suites)
- Hyatt Regency (2 minute drive, 6 minute walk from Embassy Suites)
- Drury Inn and Suites (3 minute drive, 9 minute walk from Embassy Suites)
The health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, and staff is at the top of mind. We encourage personal safety and strongly recommend that attendees either be vaccinated or present a negative COVID test at registration. We also encourage attendees to wear masks. We will continue to monitor the level of community spread, and may make adjustments based on those numbers.
Please respect your colleagues by noticing their comfort levels as indicated on their badges.
Convention attendees will be able to select their preference at the registration desk, and will receive a colored sticker that represents one of the following:
Masks are available at the registration desk, and hand sanitizer can be found in all meeting rooms.
Thank you for helping to create a safe environment for your colleagues.
We can’t wait to see you all on Thursday!