Important Dates
Sponsorship Opportunities
September 24, 2027 | La Roche University, Pittsburgh, PA
The Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (CTLHE) brings together faculty, professional staff, educational developers, administrators, and other higher education professionals to share innovative practices, explore emerging issues in teaching and learning, and build connections across institutions.
After a several-year hiatus, the conference is returning to La Roche University in 2027. The previous conference welcomed approximately 125 participants, representing higher education institutions in the Pittsburgh region and beyond. This year, with its focus on bridging worlds and building voices, the conference will include a strand of sessions on best practices in language learning and teaching for ESL learners in school and beyond.
We invite organizations that support higher education, professional and language learning, teaching innovation, and student success to partner with us as conference sponsors.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsors have an opportunity to connect with an engaged audience of higher education professionals while supporting a regional conference focused on improving teaching and learning.
Depending on the sponsorship level, organizations may receive:
- Recognition in the printed conference program
- Logo and name recognition throughout the conference
- Recognition on conference presentation slides
- Visibility during keynote session
- Recognition in the conference’s common networking and refreshment area
- An opportunity to distribute information or promotional materials
- An exhibitor/information table with direct access to conference attendees
Sponsorship Levels
| Supporting Sponsor | Conference Sponsor | Exhibitor Sponsor | Conference Partner | |
| Investment | $50 | $250 | $500 | $750 |
| Sponsor recognition on conference website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Half-page program advertisement/insert | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Full-page program advertisement/insert | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Name/logo on common-area projector | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Keynote presentation recognition | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Recognition during opening remarks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Promotional materials for attendees | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exhibitor/information table | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Prominent sponsor recognition | ✓ |
Additional Sponsorship and Networking Opportunities
Organizations may also choose to sponsor a specific element of the conference or book a meeting space for their group/association.
Breakfast Sponsor – $75
Recognition associated with the morning breakfast and networking period, including organization name/logo displayed in the conference common area.
Lunch Sponsor – $125
Recognition associated with the conference lunch, including organization name/logo displayed in the common area and recognition in conference materials.
Refreshment Sponsor – $50
Recognition associated with morning and/or afternoon refreshments.
Keynote Sponsor – $125
Organization name and logo featured on the keynote presentation opening slide and displayed in the common conference area throughout the day.
Student/Professional Development Sponsor – $100
Recognition as a sponsor supporting participation and professional development opportunities for emerging higher education professionals.Networking Space – $20 – $100
Organizations/groups can book a classroom for networking at the end of the conference. Cost based on expected number of attendees and refreshments requested.
Customized sponsorship opportunities are available upon request.
Sponsor Recognition
All sponsors will be recognized as part of the conference’s commitment to acknowledging the organizations that help make the event possible.
Become a Sponsor
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please see this document or contact:
Mary E. Shuttlesworth, PhD
Director, Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (CTLHE)
La Roche University
