Present Presence: Re/Centering Reframing the Human in the Community College
TYCA-Southwest 2026 is a call to move from observation to action. We are gathering in Austin to build pedagogical sovereignty.
Background
TYCA-Southwest 2026 is a call to move from observation to action. We are gathering in Austin to build pedagogical sovereignty. This is a high-impact, professional training ground designed to provide a direct pedagogical and social return on investment (ROI) for your classroom, your students, and your institution.
TYCA-Southwest is not a destination for passive observation. It is an invitation to the front lines of our expertise and experiences. We will gather in Austin, Texas, to reclaim the essential nature of the humanities and to build a pedagogical sovereignty that protects our classrooms and our communities. Whether you are a veteran faculty member, an adjunct colleague, or a graduate student, we invite you to share the research and strategies that keep you present and the innovations that keep your students seen.
In addition, we will have a face to face conversation with a Texas Legislator, serving on the Texas Higher Education Committee.
This will be on Friday, noon, in the Texas Capitol, as part of lunch.
Important Details
- Registration Deadline: October 1st, 2026
- Conference Chair: Bruce Martin
- Email: conf@tyca-southwest.org
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 day 21 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area and Hybrid (Online)
Courtyard by Marriott Austin-University Area
5660 North Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX 78751
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
Thursday Evening
Gathering and social time: literature and poetry readings
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Friday Morning
Welcome from TYCA-Southwest Chair, Praxis Circle A (80 minutes), Praxis Circle B (80 minutes), travel to the Capitol, meeting with Rep. Howard.
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Friday Afternoon
Lunch and meeting with Representative Donna Howard, Praxis Circle C (80 minutes), Praxis Circle D (80 minutes), return to hotels and rest, community dinner and more literature/poetry readings