{"product_id":"design-accessible-inclusive-campus-events-september-17-2026","title":"Design Accessible \u0026 Inclusive Campus Events – September 17, 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThursday, September 17, 2026\u003cbr\u003e2:00 – 3:30 pm ET\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreate Experiences That Balance Meaningful Relationships with Modern Student Expectations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCampus events and programs are essential for building connection, belonging, and engagement, but attracting participation has become increasingly challenging. Shifting student expectations; evolving federal guidance, and concerns about accessibility, inclusion, and relevance are changing how campus communities evaluate whether an event is worth their time. Planners themselves feel caught between two pulls: invest in relationships thoroughly, or meet the speed of digital, on-demand culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin us on September 17, 2026 when you will learn practical strategies to design events that resonate with today's students while creating welcoming experiences for diverse campus audiences. Discover how student-centered planning; accessibility-forward practices; and intentional communication can increase participation, strengthen belonging, and improve the return on your programming investments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDrawing on emerging trends, recent undergraduate-led event design experiences, and current campus realities, this webinar will help you reimagine event planning to meet the needs of a generation seeking both meaningful connection and on-demand flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLeave the webinar prepared with strategies to confidently:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePlan events with student needs in the forefront, including through student-led design teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBreak large events into smaller sub-cohorts to ease anxiety and increase participation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eHold the bifurcation: invest in relationships thoroughly, while valuing time in a world where many feel a podcast is enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eUse an accessibility and inclusivity checklist to ensure that events are designed for the margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAdvertise using social media in ways that ease apprehension about belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMake clear whether events will be Vegas rules or Chatham style confidential to encourage participation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresenters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/Rhonda_I._Fitzgerald_Circle.png?v=1730318582\" width=\"100x100\" height=\"100x100\" alt=\"Headshot of Rhonda Fitzgerald\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhonda Fitzgerald\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Executive Director for the Sustained Dialogue Institute (SDI), where she works to oversee the reach of the Sustained Dialogue model to campuses, workplaces, communities, and countries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/pages\/panelist-bio-rhonda-i-fitzgerald\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for full bio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/Thomas_Walker_circle.png?v=1730320055\" width=\"100x100\" height=\"100x100\" alt=\"Headshot of Thomas Walker\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Walker\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Sr Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives \u0026amp; Support for the University of Denver’s (DU) Health \u0026amp; Counseling Center, leading and supporting projects enhancing student and staff well-being for the DU Division of Student Affairs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/pages\/presenter-bio-dr-thomas-walker\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for full bio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaperClip Communications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52070297600220,"sku":"AC2244 Design Accessible \u0026 Inclusive Campus Events 09.17.26","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/09.17.26DesignAccessible_InclusiveCampusEvents.jpg?v=1784214009","url":"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/products\/design-accessible-inclusive-campus-events-september-17-2026","provider":"PaperClip Communications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}