Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™

19^th Annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy™

February 3-5, 2027 in Blacksburg, Virginia

The call for proposals is closed. We hope to send proposal decisions by the end of October. Registration will open October 2026.

We invite educators, researchers, instructional designers, academic leaders, and other higher education professionals to share innovative practices, research, and ideas that advance teaching and learning.

Each year, CHEP welcomes more than 400 faculty members and instructors committed to teaching excellence. As a regional hub for educators dedicated to improving their teaching practice, CHEP offers opportunities to:

• Build community in the teaching and learning space
• Connect with colleagues who are asking the same questions in the college classroom
• Access meaningful faculty development opportunities
• Share innovative practices, research, and ideas that advance higher education

The conference showcases leading pedagogical practices and research in higher education. Sessions explore disciplinary and interdisciplinary instructional strategies, learning outcomes, and emerging research. Ultimately, CHEP provides an opportunity to demonstrate effective instructional practice and disseminate the latest research aimed at improving the quality of higher education.

New this year: Collaboration with The Contemplative Higher Education Alliance for Research, Teaching & Service (C-HEARTS)

We are excited to partner with C-HEARTS at CHEP 2027! C-HEARTS will be hosting a post-conference retreat on Saturday, February 6 from 9:00-3:00. The retreat offers a range of contemplative practices, both individual and communal, including qigong, compassion meditation, music-guided embodiment practices for cultivating creative flow, mindful communication, and authentic movement. All who teach, learn, research, or work in and around higher education are invited to this opportunity to pause, reconnect with ourselves and others, and discover practical contemplative tools for cultivating greater awareness, ease, creativity, and flow in our academic and professional lives. Registration to attend the post-conference retreat is required and will be available during conference registration.

Email teaching@vt.edu with questions.