Call for Proposals: 2026 Research Workshops

Since 2019, ASHE Research Workshops have provided members with a collaborative space to deepen their understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods. These interactive sessions are designed to strengthen methodological expertise, foster meaningful scholarly connections, and support researchers at every career stage as they engage with evolving approaches to higher education research.

For 2026, ASHE invites members to propose Virtual or In-Person Research Workshops to be offered in conjunction with the Association’s 51st Annual Conference. Workshops are 2–3 hour interactive learning experiences that emphasize skill-building, dialogue, and shared inquiry—creating space for scholars to explore new methods, refine existing practices, and learn alongside peers committed to equity-centered research.

Workshops typically serve 10–25 participants and attract a diverse group of graduate students, early-career scholars, mid-career researchers, and senior faculty. While originally developed to supplement graduate-level methodological training, ASHE Research Workshops have evolved to meet the learning needs of scholars across the field.

ASHE Support for Workshop Facilitators

ASHE staff partner closely with facilitators to ensure a smooth and engaging experience. Support includes:

• managing registration and participant communication (While ASHE does not share participant contact lists, staff are happy to distribute messages on facilitators’ behalf);
• setting up Zoom and managing the technical aspects of the event, including breakout rooms and other session logistics;
• welcoming attendees with an overview of the Zoom platform and other logistical details;
• coordinating room setup and audiovisual needs for in-person workshops; and
• handling logistics so facilitators can focus on learning and connection.

Proposal Form Information

Proposals should include:

• Contact name and email
• Workshop title and a 50-word description
• A detailed 2–3 hour agenda that balances presentation with interactive learning
• Facilitator names, institutional affiliations, and brief bios. Please note that a part of the selection of proposals will consider ASHE’s commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Organizational Diversity; as such, facilitator groups that represent the diversity of the Association are encouraged.
• Any recommended pre-readings, software, or participation requirements
• Intended participant experience level (entry, moderate, or advanced)
• Preferred format (Virtual or In-Person); virtual proposals should include preferred dates
  • For virtual sessions, please indicate your preferred dates. Workshops will be held on Fridays beginning at 10:00am Mountain/Denver Time:
    • March 13
    • March 27
    • April 17
    • April 24
  • For in-person workshops, please note any logistical needs (e.g., room configuration, technology).
• We also welcome information about accessibility considerations or supports that would enhance participation.

Submit a Research Workshop Proposal

Important Dates

• Proposal due: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 8:00am Pacific Time.
• Decisions announced: Mid-February 2026
• Final materials due: Four weeks prior to each workshop
• Participant registration opens: Late February 2026
• Planning meeting with ASHE staff: Scheduled in advance of each workshop
• 51st Annual ASHE Conference (in person): November 3–6, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Past Workshops Have Included:

• Q-Methodology: A Qualitative and Quantitative Method for Establishing Perspectives
• Using a Critical Disability Studies Approach in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design
• Social Identities and Critical Quantitative Methodologies
• Engaging in Culturally-Responsive International Research
• The Hidden Curriculum of Publishing an Academic Book
• Embodied Methodologies: Ancestral Knowledge for Collective Healing, Identity, and Resistance
• A Non-Technical and Critical Introduction to Natural Language Processing, Language Models, and Text-Centered Artificial Intelligence
• Automating Data Retrieval for Enhanced Reproducibility: Using Stata and R to 'Automagically' Download Labeled IPEDS Data
• Reframing Research Participants as Scholars: Engaging in Critical Race Methodologies to Interrupt the Status Quo of Knowledge Production
• Radically (Re)Imagining Qualitative Methodologies
• Blackness as Otherwise: Black Studies in Performance, Visual and Digital Scholarship
• Trauma Informed Qualitative Research Methods: Promoting Well-Being and Social Learning through Research
• Understanding the What, How, and Why of Participatory Action Research
• Identifying Students’ Social Networks through Online Surveys: An Introduction to Traditional and Emerging Methods of Name Generators and Interpreters
• Advanced Quantitative Methods for Policy Research in Higher Education
• Transformative/Emancipatory Research in Higher Education
• Exploring Social Justice through Mixed Methods Research: An Interactive Workshop
• Introduction to Phenomenology and using Post-Intentional Phenomenology Methods in Higher Education
• Humanizing Participants And Communities Throughout The Higher Education Research Process
• Understanding The Power And Potential Of Mixed Method Designs In Higher Education
• Wrestling With And Establishing Congruence In Critical Qualitative Research
• Decolonizing Qualitative Research in Higher Education
• Quantitative criticalism and social identity items in survey design
• Causal Inference for Policy Analysis in Higher Education
• Reciprocity in Higher Education Research
• Utilizing and Teaching Critical Approaches to Quantitative Research
• Community College Research
• Visual & Digital Performance Methods Workshop
• Introductory Guide to Visual Methods in Qualitative Research
• Re-Imagining & Actualizing Congruent Data Analysis In Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Session I: Reimagining Survey Design for Underrepresented Communities
• Using Quantitative Analysis to Focus on Racial Equity

If you have any questions, please contact ASHE Executive Director Dr. Jason P. Guilbeau at jason@ashe.ws.