ACC Leadership Symposium

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is dedicated to supporting the growth of student leaders across its member institutions through athletics, academics, and campus engagement.

Each year, the ACC brings together five undergraduate student leaders and a faculty or staff advisor from each member school to exchange ideas, explore key impact areas, and strengthen their leadership practice through collaboration and community.

 

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2027 Conference

o Theme: Common Ground, Collective Change
o Dates: January 29-31, 2027
o Host Campus: Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia

 

The 2027 ACC Leadership Symposium is a three-day conference that connects student leaders from across the Atlantic Coast Conference for an immersive learning experience. Participants will engage in interactive workshops, service projects, keynote sessions, and case studies—all centered on strengths-based leadership and personal growth.

  • Theme: Common Ground, Collective Change 
  • Dates: January 29-31, 2027 
  • Host Campus: Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia

Delegate Expectations

Selected SMU delegates are expected to:

  • Represent Southern Methodist University with integrity, professionalism, and Mustang pride.
  • Be fully available for the entire duration of the conference.
  • Actively participate in all symposium sessions and engage meaningfully with peers from other institutions.
  • Attend pre- and post-symposium meetings to collaborate with fellow SMU delegates and develop a shared action plan.
  • Apply lessons and insights from the symposium to strengthen leadership within the SMU community after returning to campus.

Applications close on November 4th 

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