The 2026 NMHEAR conference will be held March 5th & 6th at the Albuquerque Marriott in Albuquerque, NM!
Navigating Success: Assessment in an Era of Transformation
The 2026 NMHEAR Conference will be held March 5 & 6 at the Albuquerque Marriott in Albuquerque, NM. Registration will open in the Fall of 2025.
Submit a proposal for the 2026 NMHEAR Conference now!
Proposals for the 2026 NMHEAR Conference can now be submitted via the proposal submission form. Proposals will be reviewed in December by the NMHEAR Planning Committee. Notification of acceptance will be distributed following the review. All proposals are due by Friday, November 14, 2025. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO END OF DAY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21!
We encourage presentations that share institutional strategies for increasing student persistence and completion outcomes, particularly those aligned with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) criteria for continuous improvement. Sessions might include examples of how institutions are reframing student success metrics, supporting underserved populations, or showcasing faculty-driven innovations that strengthen classroom engagement while demonstrating measurable outcomes.
Proposals that emphasize the power of data—whether through comprehensive dashboards, longitudinal studies, predictive analytics, or cross-campus collaborations—are particularly welcome, as they provide insight into how evidence informs practice and drives institutional decision-making and advocacy. Above all, we seek contributions that not only celebrate successes but also foster dialogue for a shared path forward for New Mexico higher education.
Keynote Address: Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment
Dr. Gwen Perea Warniment will be the keynote speaker for 2026. Dr. Perea Warniment is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) Foundation. She previously served as Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment at the New Mexico Public Education Department. Dr. Perea Warinment holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and Bilingual STEM Education from New Mexico State University, a Master's degree in Education and Reading from New Mexico Highlands University, and Bachelor's degrees in English and Spanish from the University of New Mexico.
