Lee University will partner with Belhaven University to host the 22nd annual CAHEA (Christian Adult Higher Education Association) conference June 27-30 in Chattanooga.

The conference will take place at the Chattanoogan Hotel, but attendees will be invited to Lee’s campus for a social event during the conference which will include a campus tour, dinner, and a short concert with renowned a cappella ensemble Voices of Lee.

This year’s conference theme is “Staying on Track to the Future,” with sessions focusing on how to continue serving and engaging adult higher education students when faced with a rapidly changing market. Brenda Harms, of Harms Consulting, will be a featured speaker. There will also be a problem-solving session with dialogue between facilitators and member universities about how to address challenges within leadership, enrollment, accreditation, budgets, new degree programs, and more.

“Lee has a long history of serving non-traditional students,” said Josh Black, executive director of Lee’s Division of Adult Learning and president of CAHEA. “The university started its first program for adults in 1919, the second year of Lee’s existence. Since then there have been various types of programs and organizational structures to serve students at a distance from the campus. Lee is excited to partner with CAHEA to continue networking with our peer Christian institutions to discuss best practices in non-traditional programs.”

CAHEA is a thriving and diverse group of Christian higher education organizations and individuals promoting the awareness of educating adult students. For over 20 years the organization has provided platforms for discussion, research, and the exchange of ideas on educating non-traditional students. Over 85 Christian colleges and universities are members of the organization.

Visit CAHEA for more information about the conference.