The 2026 Conference will be held on May 15, 2026 at UW-Madison in Madison, WI

For more information on Breakout Sessions please visit the WCLCA Website. (Note: this will be updated once sessions are finalized)

For Hotel Reservations, visit the 🔗 Booking Link for Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown

9th Annual WCLCA Tentative Conference Agenda:

8:30 am: Check-In and Light Breakfast
9 am: Welcome
9:30 am: Breakout Sessions
10:30 am: Breakout Sessions
11:30 am: Lunch & WCLCA Organizational Meeting
12:30 pm: Breakout Sessions
1:30 pm: Professional Conversations
2:30 pm: Closing & Raffle
3 pm: End of Conference

Note: an option social will be held on Thursday, May 14th beginning at 5:00pm at Memorial Union Terrace.

The 9th Annual WCLCA Conference aims to bring together professionals, educators, and students to explore innovative approaches and best practices in the field of learning centers and student support.

With a diverse range of breakout sessions, professional conversations and networking opportunities, this conference promises to be a dynamic platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and professional growth. Join us as we delve into topics such as:

Academic Resilience
Retention
Developing Tutoring Programs

As an attendee, you'll have the opportunity to connect with peers, gain insights from leaders, and discover practical strategies to elevate the impact of your learning center. Thank you for your dedication to advancing education, and we look forward to welcoming you to the 9th Annual WCLCA Conference.

About Us

As a proud affiliate of the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA), the Wisconsin College Learning Center Association (WCLCA) offers members the opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn from, and share experiences with other professionals in our field within our geographic area.

In 1985, the Midwest College Learning Center Association (MCLCA) originated in Wisconsin. MCLCA became the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) in 1997. The Wisconsin Learning Assistance Network (WLAN), after ten years of supporting the state's learning centers, became the Wisconsin College Learning Center Association (WCLCA) in 2016.

The Wisconsin College Learning Center Association (WCLCA) is an affiliate of the International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA). The purpose of the organization is to create a network of college learning support professionals in postsecondary institutions operating in Wisconsin.

Objectives of WCLCA

Support learning assistance professionals as they develop and maintain learning centers, programs, and services to enhance student learning at the postsecondary level
Promote professional standards in the areas of administration and management, program, curriculum design, evaluation and research
Act on learning assistance issues at the state and local levels
Assist in the creation of new learning centers and programs and enhance existing learning centers and programs
Provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and idea exchange through conferences, workshops, institutes, and publications
Coordinate efforts with related professional associations and offer forums for celebrating, supporting, and promoting the profession.

9th Annual WCLCA Conference

The 2026 Conference will be held on ​May 15th, 2026 at the University of Wisconsin - Madison

The 2026 Conference will be held on May 15th, 2026 at the University of Wisconsin - Madison