NASPA 2026
07 - 11 Mar, 2026
Location
Kansas City Convention Center
Element451 will be at the 2026 NASPA Annual Conference, March 7–11, 2026, in Kansas City, MO—the premier student affairs professional development event bringing together thousands of higher education professionals for keynotes, hundreds of educational sessions, and networking all focused on advancing student success and support.
Join us for these sessions:
Title: AI Is Ready to Work — Are You Ready to Lead?
In a world of AI agents, delegation is no longer just a management skill—it’s a core
competency for every staff member. From admissions to advising, AI is a digital teammate that
requires clear instructions, context, and feedback. This session explores effective delegation in
higher ed, how design can teach it, and why success with AI depends as much on the user as
the model. With real-world Element451 examples, we’ll show how staff can build confidence in
handing off work to machines.
Presenters: Michael Stephenson, Daniella Nordin
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18 - 20 May, 2026
CPRAM 2026
Join Element451 at the 2026 CPRAM Conference, May 18–20, 2026, hosted by Northwest Mississippi Community College at the Heindl Center in Senatobia, Mississippi. CPRAM is where higher ed communicators across the state come together to swap strategies, spark new ideas, and celebrate award-winning work. Stop by to see how Element451’s AI-powered agents can help your team streamline workflows, elevate outreach, and support students with faster, more personal communication—without adding to your plate.
09.00 AM CST
Thursday, 21 May, 2026
The Human Sandwich: How Richard Bland College Uses AI Without Losing the Human Touch
As Richard Bland College worked to scale enrollment and create a more personal student experience, it faced a pressing question: How do you grow enrollment, embrace AI, and keep up with rapid change without losing the human connection students need most? In this webinar, Justin May, Chief Enrollment Officer at Richard Bland College, will share how his team uses a “human sandwich” approach to AI-powered enrollment: humans start the relationship, AI agents handle the transactional middle, and humans step back in at the moments that matter most. The result is a more scalable, more personal student journey that gives staff more time for relationship-building while improving follow-up, consistency, and momentum throughout the enrollment process. Attendees will learn how Richard Bland College: - Used AI agents to take on transactional work and support timely follow-up - Built a more personalized enrollment journey through agent-supported workflows - Tested and refined where AI could improve speed, consistency, and momentum - Applied a human-first model for adopting AI across the student journey This session is ideal for enrollment, admissions, and student success leaders looking to scale support, improve responsiveness, and keep people at the center of the student journey.
02.00-03.00 PM EST
Zoom
26 - 29 May, 2026
NAFSA 2026
Element451 is heading to NAFSA 2026: Annual Conference & Expo, May 26–29, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. With this year’s theme, “Global by Design,” NAFSA brings together international education leaders and campus teams from around the world for big-picture strategy, practical learning, and can’t-miss networking—plus an expo packed with partners shaping what’s next in global education. We’ll be there showcasing how Element451’s AI-powered agents help institutions communicate smarter, support students faster, and deliver more connected experiences across the full learner lifecycle.
08.00 AM EST
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