TxGAP Events
2026 TxGAP GEM - Know Before You Go!
Date: May 29, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM CST
Location: Zoom (Register for Zoom Link)
Speakers: Conference Committee
Register for Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/fKFZg10SRBe-2vpOW1F3kA
Description: Join the TxGAP Conference Committee for Know Before You Go!, a helpful pre-conference session designed to prepare you for the 2026 TxGAP GEM! We’ll walk through what to expect, conference logistics, navigating Whova, session planning, networking tips, and ways to make the most of your conference experience. Whether you are a first-time attendee or returning to the TxGAP GEM, this session will help you feel confident and ready for San Antonio.
TxGAP Roundtable Discussion
Date: May 27, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Speaker: TxGAP Board and Members
Description: Join TxGAP for an interactive Round Table discussion as we close out the academic year and prepare for GEM 2026. This open forum session will provide members and guests the opportunity to reflect on the past year, share best practices, discuss challenges faced across institutions, and exchange ideas and advice with colleagues in graduate enrollment management. Topics will include policy changes impacting daily work and students, successful strategies implemented this year, and open Q&A discussion. Attendees will also receive updates and announcements related to the upcoming GEM Conference.
2026 Annual TxGAP GEM Conference
Date: June 2-5, 2026
Location: San Antonio, TX
Price: $400 (members)/ $425 (non-members)
Texas Swing Calendar
If you have an event that needs to be added to the calendar, contact Amanda McSween, Chair TACRAO Graduate & Professional Schools Committee, at amanda.mcsween@ttuhsc.edu
Past Webinars
From Attendee to Presenter: Why Conferences Matter & How to Get Your Proposal Accepted
Speaker: Shaniece Miller, Director of Graduate Admissions, North Carolina A&T State University
Description: Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned traveler, discover why conferences are essential for growth and leadership in graduate admissions. Walk awy with tips on choosing the right conference, creating a compelling session proposal, and leveraging participation for success.
The Current State of the Marketplace and Global Student Flows
Speaker: Jeff Yacup, Regional Partnerships Director, Quacquarelli Symonds
Description: The future of global student enrollment depends on universities' response to challenges and opportunities. Global Student Flows equips your institution to analyze trends and shape the future of education. Watch this webinar to explore market insights and future scenarios for global student enrollment by 2030.
TxGAP Board Round-Table (Updates, Insights, and Answer Member Questions)
Speakers: TxGAP Governing Board
Description: Join the TXGAP Board for a round-table on what’s new and ahead for our community.
What Motivates Graduate Students? Looking Beyond Achievements to Connection
Speaker: Elizabeth Rawlings, Owner of Selected Insights LLC
Description: What truly motivates graduate students? Is it a sense of belonging? A desire for a better future? A job promotion? In this session, we will delve into research on the psychological drivers behind decision-making and how these factors influence motivation for degree attainment, needs, and even institutional choice.
The Grad Enrollment Playbook for Google & AI Search Behavior
Speakers: Tony Fraga, CEO and Kirby Wilson, Senior Optimization Strategist of Direct Development
Description: The way prospective graduate students search for programs and make enrollment decisions has fundamentally changed. Traditional SEO tactics that focus on ranking “blue links” aren’t enough to reach and resonate with today’s digitally savvy prospects. Students are relying on new sources of information and expecting faster, clearer, and more detailed answers. This session will explore how graduate enrollment managers must evolve their content strategies to meet these changes.
Please note, to access the recording and/or slide deck, you must log into your TxGAP member account.