Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 56/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
Scup 2026
This action-oriented convening in Education / Training / Career shows 54 visible agenda rows from scup.org and scores 56/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Future-of-Work Fit and Participation Architecture; the main limits are Follow Through and Evidence Maturity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, and Network design. Follow-through or tracking is at least visible enough to inspect, though causal... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in future-of-work fit and participation architecture and the biggest open question around follow through and evidence maturity. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the promising but still evidence-limited design band. The strongest visible pillars are Future-of-Work Fit, Participation Architecture, and Learning Transfer; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Personalization. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, and Learning transfer. The extracted agenda preview includes 89 visible rows. The most common formats are Demo, Workshop, and Keynote; the most common inferred purposes are Showcase, Co Creation, and Relationship Building.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?62
Participation Architecture - 62/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.
Follow Through?16
Follow Through - 16/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?58
Problem Specificity - 58/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.
Personalization?55
Personalization - 55/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.Missing: Create role-based paths, prepared questions, tailored breakouts, or participant-specific next steps.
Network Design?56
Network Design - 56/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.
Learning Transfer?59
Learning Transfer - 59/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?35
Evidence Maturity - 35/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.Missing: Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
Future-of-Work Fit?68
Future-of-Work Fit - 68/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (16/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
45 percent of the 89 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventJoin planning leaders from across the global higher education community at SCUP 2026 in Minneapolis. SCUP’s annual conference brings together professionals to share integrated strategies that break down silos and create sustainable solutions. Learn from...BreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventTours and workshops are listed in the program.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventOpening KeynoteKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventClosing KeynoteKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
8:00 am - 5:00 pmWorkshop (Additional Fee)WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
7:30 am - 5:00 pmRegistrationRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:10 am - 5:00 pmCampus Tours (Additional Fee)PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1pm - 3:30pmSunday, July 19, Preregistration required This tour will focus on the nationally significant buildings and spaces in downtown Minneapolis and their relationship to the city's academic institutions. The tour will include University of St. Thomas's Minneapolis...RegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmNetworkingNetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
4:45 pm - 6:00 pmKeynoteKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventOpening Keynote: Dr. Benjamin LakerKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
6:00 pm - 7:30 pmWelcome ReceptionReceptionOrientation+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
8:30 am - 9:30 amConcurrent SessionsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:50 am - 11:20 amInteractive SessionsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:20 am - 12:30 pmLunchMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all event3. Discuss how the effective use of materials and aesthetic choices demonstrate design’s highest qualities.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventStrategic Change: Diversifying Culture While Reaching New Learner DemographicsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all event3. Analyze student demographics beyond existing categories to determine how you can support their belonging and engagement.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventTags: Academic Planning, New Program or Department, Student Demographics, Student Experience, Student Life / Student AffairsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all event4. Design planning strategies that align academic programs, space use, and services with this demographic shift.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventTags: Space Management, Student Demographics, User ResearchDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventBreak Down Silos between Institutional, Academic, Capital, & Physical PlanningBreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all event2. Break the process of implementing large-scale changes to integrated planning processes into manageable steps.BreakPacing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventBreaking Down Silos: Building a Unified Workforce Training EcosystemTrainingSkill building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all event4. Use the tool-reinvention process to strengthen leadership support by demonstrating efficiency, responsiveness, and strategic alignment.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventWhen Persistence Becomes the Breakthrough: Implementing a Recreation Master PlanPresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventClosing Keynote: Lessons from the Conference and the Connected CollegeKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
6:30 pm - 8:00 pmReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventClosing ReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventDon’t forget to add a workshop or tour! Optional workshops or tours are not included in full conference registration.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventMonday-only registration includes access to the Sunday night reception.ReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventPlanning Institute WorkshopsWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventRegistration includes breakfast and lunch.MealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
5:00 PM - 6:30 PMJuly 19, $50PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMJuly 21, $50PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventJoin planning leaders from across the global higher education community at SCUP 2026 in Minneapolis. SCUP’s annual conference brings together professionals to share integrated strategies that break down silos and create sustainable solutions. Learn from peers, gain tools to spark tough conversations, examine current practices, and build a culture of integrated planning - whether you’re new to planning or a seasoned professional.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTours and workshops are listed in the program.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventOpening KeynoteKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventClosing KeynoteKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:00 am - 5:00 pmWorkshop (Additional Fee)WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventOnce you’ve determined your institution’s direction, it’s time to get specific. What will you do? How will you get there? Based on best practices, this workshop will give you the tools to help you build a strategic plan, create alignment and action plans, and prepare to implement and evaluate your plan.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
7:30 am - 5:00 pmRegistrationRegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPre-registration required. Once you’ve determined your institution’s direction, it’s time to get specific. What will you do? How will you get there? Based on best practices, this workshop will give you the tools to help you build a strategic plan, create alignment and action plans, and prepare to implement and evaluate your plan.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:10 am - 5:00 pmCampus Tours (Additional Fee)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1pm - 3:30pmSunday, July 19, Preregistration required This tour will focus on the nationally significant buildings and spaces in downtown Minneapolis and their relationship to the city's academic institutions. The tour will include University of St. Thomas's Minneapolis Campus, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Central Library, the Forum Cafeteria, IDS Center, Foshay Tower, Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis City Hall, Butler Square, Guthrie Theatre, the Stone Arch Bridge, and (of course) the Minneapolis Skyway System. Bring your walking shoes and the zeal to have fun while learning!RegistrationLogistics+
Format · LogisticsRegistrationCheck-in and logistics, not agenda content.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:00 pm - 4:30 pmNetworkingNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:45 pm - 6:00 pmKeynoteKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventOpening Keynote: Dr. Benjamin LakerKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
6:00 pm - 7:30 pmWelcome ReceptionOpening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
8:30 am - 9:30 amConcurrent SessionsPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event1. Identify patterns of fragmentation, initiative fatigue, and coordination breakdown within your institution.Identify patterns of fragmentation, initiative fatigue, and coordination breakdown within your institution.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMany institutions are setting ambitious carbon reduction goals, but the path to implementation can be complex. These conversations are a roundtable format designed to be respectful, peer-to-peer learning spaces with no presentation. Led by a moderator, attendees will share their own experiences, strategies, and lessons learned as campuses navigate decarbonization planning and infrastructure decisions.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:50 am - 11:20 amInteractive SessionsPresentationKnowledge Transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:20 am - 12:30 pmLunchMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAging facilities and deferred maintenance continue to challenge campuses everywhere. In this moderated roundtable, attendees will share how their institutions are navigating prioritization, funding constraints, and competing needs. The conversation is designed as a peer-to-peer exchange; there is no presentation, just candid discussion and shared insights.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event3. Discuss how the effective use of materials and aesthetic choices demonstrate design’s highest qualities.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMany institutions are working to better connect unit-level plans with broader institutional strategy. This conversation offers a space to discuss attendees' approaches to vertical alignment, shared accountability, and coordinating planning across units. The session is a moderated roundtable designed for peer-to-peer dialogue, not a presentation.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventStrategic Change: Diversifying Culture While Reaching New Learner DemographicsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event3. Analyze student demographics beyond existing categories to determine how you can support their belonging and engagement.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTags: Academic Planning, New Program or Department, Student Demographics, Student Experience, Student Life / Student AffairsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event4. Implement interactive techniques and exercises to involve cross-functional stakeholders in prioritization decisions, break down silos, and build consensus around integrated planning initiatives.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPolicy shifts, evolving priorities, and institutional pressures are requiring campuses to adapt quickly. This moderated conversation invites participants to share how they are navigating change, supporting teams, and maintaining trust during periods of uncertainty. The session is a moderated roundtable designed for peer-to-peer dialogue, not a presentation.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event4. Design planning strategies that align academic programs, space use, and services with this demographic shift.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventTags: Space Management, Student Demographics, User ResearchDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow do we create campus spaces where every brain belongs? At Elon University, students, faculty, and design researchers partnered to co-design and implement a neuro-inclusive study and social space within the university library. Through participatory workshops, students identified environmental stressors, mapped sensory preferences, and developed shared design drivers related to autonomy, zoning, psychological safety, sensory regulation, and predictability. These insights informed spatial planning, furniture selection, and strategies. This session shares the full arc of this process, from engagement methods and co-design exercises to final design outcomes and post-occupancy observations. You'll leave with practical tools you can use to embed neuro-inclusive thinking into broader campus planning.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDeciding which capital projects move forward (and when) often involves complex institutional dynamics. Participants will share strategies, barriers, and success stories in fostering collaboration across campus planning teams and prioritizing capital projects. The format is a peer-to-peer roundtable with no presentation.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBreak Down Silos between Institutional, Academic, Capital, & Physical PlanningBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event2. Break the process of implementing large-scale changes to integrated planning processes into manageable steps.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBreaking Down Silos: Building a Unified Workforce Training EcosystemTrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event3. Identify design features of multi-use facilities - such as shared labs, innovation centers, and flexible training spaces - that support joint programming and reduce redundancy.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventStrong teams and thoughtful leadership are essential to advancing integrated planning on campus. This roundtable is designed as a respectful, peer-to-peer learning space with no formal presentation. Guided by a moderator, participants will exchange ideas on mentorship, leadership development, and building collaborative, resilient teams.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow do we plan in uncertain times? How do we develop campus plans that remain relevant in an unpredictable higher education climate, responsive to evolving campus needs and demographic, financial, and climate challenges, and useful for capital decision-making? Engage in a lively discussion with campus planners on the relevance of traditional campus plan methodologies and compare innovative approaches being tested in recently completed or ongoing campus plans to directly address the challenges and uncertainties facing institutions. Learn more about new approaches - rapid ideation, scenario planning, real-time decision-making frameworks, web tools, and technology-enabled living plans - that enable institutions to "plan after the plan," guiding physical investment decisions in uncertain futures.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIn futures research, a driver is an influential force of change - a broad, long-term trend or underlying cause - that shapes, transforms, or pushes a system toward future possibilities. Drivers are the root causes producing specific signals or trends, and identifying key drivers is crucial in planning for the university of the future. In this session, futurist and scholar David J. Staley, PhD, explores the critical drivers of the future of higher education, looking beyond the “demographic cliff” to drivers including underemployment, social capital and the economics of human flourishing, and the geopolitics of knowledge. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of these key drivers and what they could mean for the future of higher education.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSustainability efforts increasingly touch every part of campus, from operations to academics to long-term planning. In this moderated roundtable, participants will exchange ideas and challenges related to embedding sustainability across institutional systems. The conversation is designed as a peer-to-peer learning space without formal presentations.RoundtableDeliberation+
Format · Participant workRoundtableSmall-group discussion where attendees contribute directly rather than only listening.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event4. Use the tool-reinvention process to strengthen leadership support by demonstrating efficiency, responsiveness, and strategic alignment.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWhen Persistence Becomes the Breakthrough: Implementing a Recreation Master PlanBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventClosing Keynote: Lessons from the Conference and the Connected CollegeKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWith demographic, social, and technological change reshaping colleges and universities, integrated planning is needed now more than ever! But your success depends not only on the right ideas but the right implementation. In our closing keynote, student success author, speaker, and consultant Elliot Felix will help you reflect on what you’ve learned and put it into practice. Elliot will start by sharing his reflections and insights from his book The Connected College. Then he will moderate a panel discussion and facilitate discussion among the SCUP community to apply lessons learned as we plan for the future.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
6:30 pm - 8:00 pmReceptionReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventClosing ReceptionReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all event3. Describe spaces that support the growth of two-year workforce training opportunities for disciplines like nursing, dental hygiene, and other in-demand fields.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWhen you register for the full conference, you can invite as many colleagues from your firm or institution to join you for a special discount ($875 full conference or $595 single-day). This offer is valid for anyone who hasn’t attended a SCUP event in the past (this includes the planning institute workshops, annual conferences, or regional conferences). Share this form with your colleagues to register.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventDon’t forget to add a workshop or tour! Optional workshops or tours are not included in full conference registration.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMonday-only registration includes access to the Sunday night reception.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventPlanning Institute WorkshopsWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRegister for two or more Planning Institutes - Foundations and Design at SCUP2026, and/or Sustain in September 2026 - and receive 20% off each workshop!WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRegistration includes breakfast and lunch.MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
5:00 PM - 6:30 PMJuly 19, $50UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
6:30 PM - 8:30 PMJuly 21, $50UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 52/100 and verified 51/100 with no fourth-loop cap.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in future-of-work fit and participation architecture and the biggest open question around follow through and evidence maturity. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Future-of-Work Fit, Participation Architecture, and Learning Transfer. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Evidence Maturity, and Personalization.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Add baseline measurement, comparison logic, tracking, or post-event impact reporting so effectiveness is not inferred only from format.
- Create role-based paths, prepared questions, tailored breakouts, or participant-specific next steps.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from scup.org. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, turn the thinnest agenda blocks into participant work.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Network design, Learning transfer, Personalization.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- No baseline measurement is visible.
Score caps
- No fourth-loop score cap applied.
Review flags
- Satisfaction/NPS signal found, but it is excluded from effectiveness scoring.
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- High cleanup rate: many extracted rows were hidden or merged as fragments.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
Where To Go Next
Compare this agenda against other Education / Training / Career events scored on the same eight pillars.