The College Student Personnel Association Of New York State (CSPA-NYS) is excited to announce that the 2026 New York Leadership Engagement Conference will be held at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY on Monday, June 8th!

 

Through idea sharing, curiosity, and a desire to improve skills and strategies in achieving transformational campuses, attendees bring their experience and expertise from various functional areas, including but not limited to: student activities, residential life, career development, multicultural affairs, community service, athletics, and other areas that offer leadership development.


Registration

Registration opens april 15th
  • CSPA Member (Professional, Graduate Student) $50

  • CSPA Non-Member (Professional) $95

  • CSPA Non-Member (Graduate Student) $75

  • CSPA Non-Member (Undergraduate Student) $50


Submit a program proposal here!

Present at Conference

Proposal submissions will open on February 1st and close on April 1st.

This year, our theme is Leadership Summer Camp!

We can’t wait to learn from all of our wonderful presenters!


Details

  • Location: Ithaca College

  • Date: Monday, June 8, 2026

  • Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm

  • Theme: Leadership Summer Camp


How to Get Here

 
 
 

Nestled in the heart of New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College offers a stunning setting and is conveniently located within a 5-hour drive of major cities and regions within the state.

  • Albany: 3 hour drive

  • Buffalo: 2.5 hour drive

  • Binghamton: 1 hour drive

  • Long Island (Central): 5 hour drive

  • New York City: 4.5 hour drive

  • Plattsburgh: 5 hour drive

  • Rochester: 2 hour drive

  • Syracuse: 1.5 hour drive


Where to Stay

For individuals who wish to travel to Ithaca the night before and prefer to stay in a hotel, here are some options:


Keynote Speaker - To be Announced!

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Schedule at a Glance

9:30 am - Check-in and Breakfast, Emerson Suites, Campus Center

10:00 am - Welcome & Mingle, Emerson Suites, Campus Center

10:30 am - Educational Session 1, Campus Center

11:30 am - Keynote Panel, Klingenstein Lounge, Campus Center

12:30 pm - Lunch, Emerson Suites, Campus Center

1:30 pm - Activity Time, Campus

2:00 pm - Educational Session 2, Campus Center

3:00 pm - Resource Sharing & Closing, Emerson Suites, Campus Center


Meet the 2026 NYLEC Planning Team

2026 NYLEC Co-Chair

  • Britt Profit-Rheinwald | Assistant Professor & Director, SUNY Brockport

  • Ella Perkins | Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Ithaca College

Marketing & Design Committee

  • DJ Schier | Dean of Students, Villa Maria College

  • Aysia Louis | Student Leadership Consultant, Ithaca College

Keynote Panel, Chair

  • Mish Lenhart | Director of Student Engagement, Ithaca College

Educational Programs Committee

  • Laura Davis | Assistant Dean for Student Life & Engagement, Ithaca College

  • Joshua Fegley | Instructor, SUNY Brockport

  • Brittnie Vithanage | Assistant Director of Community Engagement & Leadership Development, Cornell University

  • Meagan Williams | Assistant Director of SPecialty Living, Graduate & Summer, Cornell University

Fun & Mindfulness Activities, Chair

  • Dan Rogers | Associate Director of Student Involvement, Ithaca College

Hospitality, Chair

  • Sam Stafford | Assistnat Director of Engaged Learning and Entrepreneurial Exploration, Cornell University


FAQs

+ Are meals included in my registration?

Yes, breakfast & lunch will be provided for all attendees.

+ I've never been to NYLEC, what can I expect?

Expect to be able to engage with people in the higher education feild from across the state. NYLEC is an opportunity to make in-person professional connections. There will be a variety of engagement opportunites including: networking lunch, educational sessions, resource sharing, and some fun interactive activities.

+ I have more questions, who do I contact?

Questions about NYLEC can be directed to the Professional Development team at prodev@cspanys.org.