More About the Conference

Greetings CTC Family, 

We are thrilled to invite you all to the 27th Annual Coming Together Conference (CTC), a space that will bring together practitioners and partners in the higher education landscape to focus on conversations, and communities committed to access and success. 

This year’s theme “Centering Us: Our Work, Our Communities, & Ourselves” carries forward the importance of lifting the voices, and needs of these communities, while also centering those practitioners supporting said communities during a time of constant change. A year that has presented challenge after challenge. 

As the CTC Co-Chairs (Lauren Quigley of AECI Charter Schools Network & Emmanuel Moses of The Opportunity Network), we are thrilled to hold space, and provide a community for all practitioners in the field of a day and half of programming. We also have to shout out our amazing CTC Programming Committee as they were essential in helping craft this year’s offerings (and putting together this amazing one-pager):

• Four educational blocks with topics focused not only on the communities being served, but also the support and growth for practitioners
• A Keynote Panel with leaders from the field, Vern Granger, John Hollemon, & Shameek Robinson, shedding light on what the future holds, and how we sustain ourselves moving forward
• A CTC Social which will take us back to what may have been simpler (but not really) times, with a 90’s Theme
• A Closing “Staying Together” Session brought to us former CTC Co-Chair, NYSACAC VP of Professional Development, CACNY Board Chair, and current Executive Director of NYC DOE’s College & Career Planning Team, Kristen Harris

We all look forward to seeing you all at Molloy on June 4th and 5th, as well continuing this work, and these conversations into the rest of annual conference, and beyond. 

Best, 

Quigs & Manny

Make the most of your experience at the NYSACAC conference by touring local college campuses.  Pre-registration is required for all tours outside of Molloy. We are excited to offer the following options:

Tuesday, June 4, 2024:

10AM - 4PM          Ongoing Molloy University Campus Tours

Wednesday, June 5, 2024:

7:30 AM          St. John's University & CUNY Queens College  

7:30 AM          SUNY Maritime

8:00 AM          Adelphi University & Hofstra University

9:15 AM - 12 PM    Ongoing Molloy University Campus Tours

Lots of fun social and networking opportunities headed your way...

Night on the Town Roller Skating

A private skating party at United Skates in Massapequa offers a unique blend of physical activity and social interaction, making it a truly fun night out.  Skate rental, pizza and drinks included. Bus transportation available.

Night on the Town Pub Crawl

Visit the popular bars in Rockville Centre with specially priced drinks and a shuttle service to and from the heart of town.

Wednesday Night Social - Comedian Regina DeCicco

Laugh the night away with one of the Ladies of Laughter in Molloy's Madison Theatre.  

Annual Conference FUNraisers Bocce, Cornhole, Paint & Sip, Hike and WINGO

The tradition of NYSACAC Bocce continues at Molloy University! Prefer to play cornhole? We've got that too! Looking to take a hike? Scenic Hempstead Lake Park is a great location.

For those who prefer to relax a bit, paint and sip is a fun and creative way to socialize while exploring artistic expression.

Want to warm up for Casino Night?  Play bingo while you enjoy snacking on wings.

Conference Social - Casino Night & Dueling Pianos

Enjoy the excitement of casino-style gaming without spending any money!  With poker, blackjack, roulette, and craps, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Walk across the lobby to the Hays Theatre, where you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that combines live music, audience participation, humor, and musical talent, making it a highly enjoyable and memorable form of entertainment.

Late Night Hospitality

Firepits and snacks for the late owls who don't want the day to end quite yet!