USETDA 2026, the 16th national US conference on ETDs, will be held September 23-25, 2026 at the Renaissance Hotel in Toledo, Ohio and as an online hybrid event via Webex. This conference is co-organized by the USETDA (United States Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Association) and the University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies. For complete details visit our Registration Web page.
Community Engagement Group Meeting
Our next CEG event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 19th, at 2:00 p.m. EST. We look forward to a fruitful discussion as we plan for the upcoming USETDA 2026 Conference: Navigating the Winds of Change.
If you are not already on the group mailing list, sign up to participate by completing this form.
Community Engagement Group Meeting
The USETDA Community Engagement Group was founded in 2021 to continue important conversations among members outside of the yearly conference. This group focuses on identifying opportunities for members to learn more about important topics in the ever-changing thesis landscape, promoting professional development among members, and creating a space for networking. Themes we will consider include:
- exploring resources and tools to help us advise students and other university stakeholders;
- building connections throughout campus to support the student experience;
- learning tips for navigating campus policies and processes, starting conversations, and recommending changes;
- considering the changing role of thesis reviewers in the graduate school and/or library and advocating for the professionalization of the role; and
- creating a supportive community among ETD professionals that promotes self-advocacy and self-care.
Our bimonthly meetings may vary in format, with some being led by USETDA members and others featuring invited guests. Anyone interested in suggesting a topic or signing up to participate in the group should complete this form. If you have questions please contact us at info@usetda.org.
ETD Formatting User’s Group – July Edition
Please join us for our bimonthly Formatting Users’ Group session, which will take place at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 8. At this session, we’ll be discussing accessibility further, specifically:
- Font
- Spacing
- Tables (specifically headings and complexity)
- Alt text v. captions
To participate in user group discussions, you should complete this form. If you have questions, please contact Sally Evans at sevans13@gmu.edu.