2027 Louisiana Meauxmentum Higher Education Summit
March 1-4, 2027
Raising Cane’s River Center, Baton Rouge
Putting the Pieces Together: Showcasing Innovation. Accelerating Student Success. Advancing Louisiana.
The Louisiana Board of Regents’ fifth Meauxmentum Higher Education Summit is a statewide student success convening bringing together faculty, administrators, staff, and higher education leaders from Louisiana’s public two- and four-year institutions.
As a cornerstone of the Louisiana Meauxmentum Framework, the state’s student success strategy, Meauxmentum Summit V provides an opportunity to celebrate the remarkable work occurring across Louisiana while building a statewide learning community focused on accelerating student success. The Summit creates space for institutions to openly share successes, challenges, lessons learned, evidence-based practices, student outcomes, innovative ideas, and sustainable models for institutional transformation. The Summit will also provide opportunities for cross-institutional collaboration, knowledge sharing, engagement with national experts, and interactive learning experiences.
Meauxmentum Week (March 1-4, 2027)
Meauxmentum Pre-Conference (March 1-2)
Location: River Center Branch of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library
- Mandatory for nominated Meauxmentum Champions
- Pre-Conference Capacity: 120 Participants
- Host Hotel: Bally’s Baton Rouge (State Rate for Attendees)
Meauxmentum Summit V (March 3-4)
Location: Raising Cane’s River Center, Baton Rouge
Host Hotel: Bally’s Baton Rouge (State Rate for Attendees)
Register for Meauxmentum Week
Note: Please note that all nominated Meauxmentum Champions must register for the March 1–2 Pre-Conference. This registration form should also be completed by all Summit attendees, invited guests, and VIPs; however, only Champions should select “YES” for Pre-Conference.
Campus Showcase: Submit Campus Showcase Proposal
We want to strongly encourage our campuses to showcase the great work happening across Louisiana via updates and progress of your Meauxmentum Plans. Meauxmentum Plan leads and teams interested in presenting at Meauxmentum Summit V should complete the Campus Proposal Submission Form. Collaboration across systems is highly encouraged.
Sponsor/Vendor Registration
Organizations, individuals, and businesses interested in participating as a sponsor or vendor for Meauxmentum Summit V should complete both the general Meauxmentum Summit registration form AND the Sponsor/Vendor Registration form. No selling of products allowed only items to pass out and giveaways.
Registration link coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use this guide for quick answers about Meauxmentum Summit V, the Meauxmentum Champions Pre-Conference, registration, proposals, lodging, attire, and participation.
What is Meauxmentum Summit V?
Meauxmentum Summit V is the Louisiana Board of Regents’ statewide student success convening for faculty, administrators, staff, higher education leaders, partners, and other stakeholders. The Summit provides an opportunity to showcase innovation, share promising and evidence-based practices, learn from one another, and strengthen Louisiana’s collective work to advance student success.
What is the theme for Meauxmentum Summit V?
The 2027 theme is “Putting the Pieces Together: Showcasing Innovation. Accelerating Student Success. Advancing Louisiana.”
When is Meauxmentum Week?
Meauxmentum Week will take place March 1-4, 2027, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Meauxmentum Champions Pre-Conference will be held March 1-2, followed by Meauxmentum Summit V on March 3-4.
Where will Meauxmentum Week take place?
The March 1-2 Pre-Conference will be held at the River Center Branch of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. Meauxmentum Summit V, March 3-4, will be held at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge.
Who should attend Meauxmentum Summit V?
The Summit is designed for higher education Presidents/Chancellors, faculty, administrators, staff, institutional leaders, student success professionals, partners, and others committed to advancing postsecondary student success in Louisiana.
Is participation required?
Participation in Meauxmentum Summit V is strongly encouraged for any professional staff that are champions for the improving talent and student success within the state of Louisiana. However, participation in the March 1-2 Pre-Conference is mandatory for nominated Meauxmentum Champions only who will receive separate email communications.
Do Meauxmentum Champions need to register?
Yes. All nominated Meauxmentum Champions must complete the registration form and register for the March 1-2 Pre-Conference. Pre-Conference capacity is limited to 120 participants.
Does everyone attending the Summit need to register?
Yes. All attendees, including invited guests and VIPs, should complete the official Meauxmentum Summit registration form. Each campus is requested to send as many attendees as possible.
Is there a host hotel?
Yes. Bally’s Baton Rouge is the host hotel for Meauxmentum Summit V and honor the state rate. There is a hotel block code. Hotel reservation and additional lodging information will be available through the Summit website.
What is the attire for Meauxmentum Summit V?
Attire for Meauxmentum Week is Business Casual. Feel free to represent your respective college campus.
Will meals be provided?
Meal and refreshment information will be included in the final agenda and communicated to registered participants before the event.
Will there be opportunities to present at the Summit?
Yes. Meauxmentum Summit V is designed to showcase promising practices, innovative approaches, lessons learned, student outcomes, and institutional transformation occurring across Louisiana through Meauxmentum Plans that were submitted. Additional information regarding presentation opportunities and the Campus Proposal Submission process will be available on the Summit website.
Can my organization participate as a sponsor or vendor?
Yes. Organizations interested in participating as a sponsor or vendor should complete the general Summit registration form as well as the Sponsor/Vendor Registration form.
What can participants expect during the Summit?
Participants can expect engaging sessions, institutional showcases, opportunities for cross-institutional collaboration, national experts, interactive learning experiences, and conversations focused on accelerating student success throughout Louisiana.
Will a detailed agenda be available?
Yes. A detailed agenda, including session times, speakers, breakout sessions, and special activities, will be posted on the Meauxmentum Summit V website as information is finalized.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
Additional questions may be directed to [email protected] and [email protected].
How can my campus submit a proposal to present at Meauxmentum Summit V?
Louisiana institutions are encouraged to showcase innovative practices, successful initiatives, lessons learned, student outcomes, and approaches that are accelerating student success. Faculty, staff, administrators, and institutional teams may submit a proposal for consideration through the Campus Proposal Submission Form.
Educate, Innovate, and Collaborate
The Master Plan
To move Louisiana aggressively forward, the Board of Regents has embraced a robust new attainment goal that calls for 60% of all working-age adults (ages 25-64) in Louisiana to hold a degree or high-value credential by 2030. As we stand on the brink of a new decade, this Master Plan, born of the Board of Regents’ unique charge to guide postsecondary education across the state, will set the foundation to increase opportunity. Our Talent Imperative is to Educate, Innovate, and Collaborate