Discover the Possibilities
At the RBCA Conference, you will connect with respected campus leaders from across the country, engage in candid dialogue, and exchange strategies that drive results. It is a momentum that will amplify what you can achieve.
Conference Location
Sarasota’s coastal environment offers more than a backdrop. It provides natural beauty, walkable cultural districts, and a relaxed pace that encourages reflection, authentic connection, and creative thinking.
Affordable Growth Opportunity
The RBCA Conference may seem like a significant investment, but it’s a chance to step away from the impersonal, fragmented nature of our digital world and immerse yourself in meaningful, face-to-face dialogue with respected peers.
A Thriving Community
Become part of a diverse and inclusive RBCA community that is 750+ strong, at the conference and on your campus, without any membership fees. The RBCA conference expands networking and collaboration.
Shared Challenges. Strategic Solutions.
With attendance limited to just 60 participants, the RBCA Conference fosters deep conversation, authentic peer connections, and an environment where every session is directly applicable to the realities of campus leadership.
Unlike larger conferences that serve broad professional audiences, RBCA is a strategic leadership gathering built around the specific responsibilities and challenges of leading a branch campus.
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Speaker Proposal
The RBCA Committee is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2026 conference. Click below to explore proposal guidelines and submission details.
Resort & Conference Registration
Resort and Conference registration for RBCA 2026 is now available. Explore accommodations, rates, and conference registration information.
Sunshine is Calling
Discover Sarasota and beyond while attending the conference. From cultural attractions to coastal escapes, the area offers something for every interest which is perfect for exploring on your own, with colleagues, or with family.
RBCA Program
Here is what awaits you at RBCA 2026
Dive into the full 2026 program schedule and see how this year’s RBCA will challenge ideas, spark inspiration, and equip you to lead with confidence.
Keynote Speaker
The RBCA Conference welcomes Dr. Kevan Frazier, an expert in regional campus operations.
Over the course of 20 years, Dr. Frazier has been recognized as an expert in academic affairs and university advancement. He is a community leader in strategic economic development and a sought after speaker.
Meet Our Team
Passionate experts committed to branch campuses
RBCA Committee
Deborah Marinski, Ph.D.
RBCA Conference Chair
Dean of Campus
Ohio University Southern
Kim Hayden
RBCA Administrative Support
Special Assistant & Director of Administration
Ohio University – RHE
Leslie Hafer
RBCA Committee Member
Provost
St. Petersburg College
Jill Martin Reed
RBCA Committee Member
Director, BC3 @ Brockway
Butler County Community College
Lauren Miller
RBCA Committee Member
Executive Director – UCF Connect
University of Central Florida
Walter Collins, III
RBCA Committee Member
Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs, Associate Provost
University of South Carolina
Cynthia Mayle
RBCA Conference Registration Management
Executive Assistant to the Dean
Ohio University Lancaster
Kreig Prior
RBCA Website Manager
Interim Senior Director of Marketing & Partner Outreach
Ohio University – RHE
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Leader Reflections
Hear what past participants of the RBCA Conference have to say
“RBCA connected me with leaders I now turn to for guidance every day.”
Dr. Jane Smith
“Networking here isn’t optional—it’s transformative.”
Dean Robert Collins
“Fresh ideas, trusted peers, and sessions that left a lasting impact.”
Dr. Sarah Johnson
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