NEFDC 2025 Fall Conference
Teaching That Aligns With Our Values
Conference Date
Friday, October 17, 2025
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Conference Location
Hogan Campus Center
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
To view the program, click here.
Conference Fee
Important notes: Check to be sure your institution is a current member of NEFDC before registering.
| Early Conference Fee Before September 27, 11:30 PM |
Conference Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Presenter | $100 | $140 |
| NEFDC Member | $140 | $170 |
| Non-Member | $180 | $210 |
| Student | $20 | $20 |
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy
Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy is a national leader in inclusive and evidence-based teaching. She is the founding director of the Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Inclusive Pedagogy, and co-author of What Inclusive Instructors Do.
Dr. Addy’s scholarship centers on practical strategies that help educators create equitable, student-centered learning environments.
Her keynote, Teaching That Aligns With Our Values, will invite participants to reflect on how our teaching choices reveal, reinforce, and sometimes challenge our most important values.
Conference At-A-Glance
| 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM | Welcome and Introductions, NEFDC President Chris Hakala |
| 9:10 AM – 10:15 AM | Keynote Address: Dr. Tracie Marcella Addy |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Concurrent Session 1 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Lunch |
| 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Poster Session |
| 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | Concurrent Session 2 |
| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Concurrent Session 3 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Closing Session and Raffle: NEFDC President Chris Hakala |
Conference Sessions
At this conference, all sessions are being facilitated by faculty and faculty developers across New England, and include the following:
- 50-minute interactive workshops where participants will leave with new knowledge and skills that they can use in their teaching and faculty development initiatives;
- 15-minute sessions that teach practical tips for teaching or research;
- 50-minute facilitated roundtable discussions where participants can engage in conversations about complex and often difficult topics related to teaching and educational development with their peers.
Presenter Resources
Directions to the College of the Holy Cross
- Conference location: Hogan Campus Center
- Address: 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (Directions > check directions under “Visiting Campus for Other Purposes”)
- Parking: Visitor parking is to the right of the Campus Center.
Information about Hotels near College of the Holy Cross
Refund Policy for All NEFDC Events
Your full participation in our events is important to us and we know that from time to time, your plans may change. Our refund policy reflects our interest in furthering our mission as well as our planning needs and the expenses incurred based on your enrollment. If you are unable to participate, you may request to substitute someone in your place. We do not provide refunds.