Type

In-Person

Date

July 13-15, 2025

Time

Various sessions daily

Cost

Members: $450
Non-Members: $500
Faculty Fellows: $425

About the Event

Division chairs, deans, IT directors, professional development coordinators, librarians, and student success directors—Leading from the Middle is designed specifically for mid-level administrators at Texas two-year colleges.

Attendees gain leadership and communication tools, policy updates, and strategies for navigating challenges unique to their roles.

This year’s focus areas include:

  • Legislative session updates
  • Artificial intelligence in education
  • Community college rights and legal issues
  • Mental health response strategies
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Campus security

Registration & Fees

Category Rate
TCCTA Members $450
Non-Members $500
Current Members $425
Note: Registration includes access to all sessions, meals, keynote dinner, and networking events.

Event Details

QR code for App below:

Access the Event App Here (for Apple)

Access the Event App Here (for Android)

If you don’t want to download the app, you can access it via the web version here: No download required — just open the link in your browser on any device.

Sunday 7/13/25 Check-in to Hotel


Monday 7/14/25 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Registration + Breakfast

Monday 7/14/25 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Presentation

Monday 7/14/25 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM Presentation

Monday 7/14/25 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Lunch

Monday 7/14/25 2:45 PM to 4:00 PM Presentation

Monday 7/14/25 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM Presentation

Monday 7/14/25 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM Dinner & Keynote Speaker


Tuesday 7/15/25 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Breakfast + AMBA

Tuesday 7/15/2510:15 AM to 11:30 AM Presentation

Tuesday 7/15/25 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM Presentation

Tuesday 7/15/25 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Offsite Activity & Lunch


Wednesday 7/16/25 – Travel back home

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change

The Historic Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205

Exclusive Discounted rates are available at the historic Menger Hotel in San Antonio through the TCCTA booking link. We encourage attendees to reserve early, as rooms are limited.

Book today.

Parking at the Menger Hotel

Valet Parking is available for hotel-registered guests at a few of $28.00 and 8.25% tax per day (subject to availability and change). Day or Event parking is $20.00 plus tax, (subject to availability and change).

Alternative Parking Options:

Speakers

We are in the process of finalizing the full spearker lineup, and additional presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. We look forward to sharing more details with you soon.

Phillip R. Parrish, M.S

Success Coach Coordinator

Ray Martinez III, J.D.

President & CEO at TACC

Dr. John Decman

Executive Director, TCPEA

Stacy Scarsella

CEO and Executive Producer at Plaid Pony Productions

Dr. Ryan Lugalia-Hollon

Chief Impact Officer at San Antonio Area Foundation

Grace Atkins

Policy Advisor, Texas 2036

Monica Narvaez

Of Counsel at MKim Legal

Beaman Floyd

TCCTA Lobbyist

Kris Tolman

Interim Associate Director, NISOD

Jon Green

Member Benefits Specialist

Join Us

Join us in San Antonio this July to connect with peers, learn from statewide leaders, and gain tools to strengthen your leadership. Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge, learn, and lead from the middle.”

Additional Travel Tips

Plan your trip with things to see & do, directions, parking, and more.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Armani Cobbs, by email at awigham@tccta.org or phone (512) 328-2044, Ext. 2