--- title: "Digication at AAC&U CLASS 2026 | Reflection. Outcomes. Retention." description: "Visit Digication at AAC&U CLASS 2026. Explore how AI-powered reflection drives learning outcomes and retention. View our sessions, speakers, slides, and resources." source: https://www.digication.com/events/aacu-class-2026 --- [AAC&U CLASS 2026](https://www.aacu.org/event/class-2026) # Reflection. Outcomes. Retention. Digication makes it possible to connect what students reflect on, what institutions measure, and who stays enrolled, from a single continuous data source. Join us as we co-present with institutional partners at AAC&U CLASS 2026 to see how. [Schedule a Meeting](/speaktosales)[View Our Sessions](#sessions) ## One Platform. Three Connected Outcomes. Higher education has long treated reflection, outcomes assessment, and retention as separate concerns, handled by different teams with different tools. But the data that drives all three comes from the same source: how students engage with their own learning. Digication is the first platform to connect these threads. AI-powered reflection generates continuous evidence of student learning that flows directly into outcomes assessment and surfaces the engagement signals retention leaders need, all from a single, integrated system. ### Reflection AI-guided reflection, grounded in the research of [TORI (The Taxonomy of Reflective Inquiry)](https://tori.digication.com), that goes beyond surface recall. Students engage in structured inquiry that reveals depth of understanding, creating a continuous record of how learning develops over time. ### Outcomes Reflective data maps directly to institutional learning outcomes. Assessment leaders gain immediate, continuous evidence of student learning, without waiting for end-of-cycle reports. ### Retention Engagement signals from ongoing reflection surface early indicators of student connection or disengagement. Retention leaders get the data they need to intervene before it's too late. ## Sessions with Institutional Partners at AAC&U CLASS 2026 ## Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging Friday, April 17, 202611:00 AM – 12:00 PM MTSan Xavier, Level 3 This session explores how colleges are leveraging AI-assisted tools to guide students in articulating their stories, identifying strengths, and building a sense of identity and purpose, helping institutions foster belonging and persistence for every learner. View Full Description ### Presenters ![Abby Crew, Assistant Provost and Director of Curriculum Development, Instructional Faculty](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/AbbyCrew_Headshot.png) #### Abby Crew Assistant Provost and Director of Curriculum Development, Instructional Faculty [College Unbound](https://collegeunbound.edu/) [inLinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-ruby-crew-ph-d-11a23591/) ![Jeffrey Yan, Cofounder & CEO](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/JeffreyYan_Headshot.png) #### [Jeffrey Yan](mailto:jeff@digication.com) Cofounder & CEO [Digication](https://www.digication.com) [inLinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffyan) #### Presentation Slides ![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 1](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-01.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 2](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-02.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 3](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-03.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 4](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-04.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 5](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-05.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 6](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-06.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 7](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-07.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 8](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-08.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 9](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-09.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 10](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-10.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 11](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-11.png)![Cultivating Success Begins with Cultivating Belonging - Slide 12](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/slide-12.png) ### Resources & Handouts [Download Slides (PDF)](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/CultivatingBelonging_Slides.pdf)[Companion Resource (PDF)](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-1/CultivatingBelonging_CompanionResource.pdf) ## Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before Friday, April 17, 20262:00 PM – 3:00 PM MTVirtual This session highlights reflection as a powerful pedagogical tool for fostering metacognition, resilience, and deeper learning across disciplines. Attendees will explore strategies for embedding reflection into assignments, labs, and advising conversations, making it both scalable and sustainable. View Full Description ### Presenters ![Stephen Mattern, Professor of Politics](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/StephenMattern_Headshot.png) #### Stephen Mattern Professor of Politics [Oglethorpe University](https://oglethorpe.edu/) [inLinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-herschler-mattern-9164b92ba/) ![Jeffrey Yan, Cofounder & CEO](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/JeffreyYan_Headshot.png) #### [Jeffrey Yan](mailto:jeff@digication.com) Cofounder & CEO [Digication](https://www.digication.com) [inLinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffyan) #### Presentation Slides ![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 1](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-01.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 2](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-02.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 3](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-03.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 4](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-04.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 5](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-05.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 6](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-06.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 7](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-07.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 8](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-08.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 9](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-09.png)![Teaching for Transformation: Reflection Is the Pedagogical Superpower We Need Now More Than Ever Before - Slide 10](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/slide-10.png) ### Resources & Handouts [Download Slides (PDF)](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/reflection-superpower/ReflectionSuperpower_Slides.pdf) ## A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs Saturday, April 18, 20269:15 AM – 10:15 AM MTSan Pedro 1 & 2, Level 3 This session makes the case that reflection is not just another high-impact practice, but the practice that makes HIPs high-impact. Participants will see how AI tools guide reflection across internships, study abroad, and community-based learning while preserving the essential role of human mentorship. View Full Description ### Presenters ![Rebecca Thomas, Pathways ePortfolio Director and Associate Teaching Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/RebeccaThomas_Headshot.jpg) #### Rebecca Thomas Pathways ePortfolio Director and Associate Teaching Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering [Bucknell University](https://www.bucknell.edu/) [inLinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-thomas-4056ba68/) ![Jeffrey Yan, Cofounder & CEO](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/JeffreyYan_Headshot.png) #### [Jeffrey Yan](mailto:jeff@digication.com) Cofounder & CEO [Digication](https://www.digication.com) [inLinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffyan) #### Presentation Slides ![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 1](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-01.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 2](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-02.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 3](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-03.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 4](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-04.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 5](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-05.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 6](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-06.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 7](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-07.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 8](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-08.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 9](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-09.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 10](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-10.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 11](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-11.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 12](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-12.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 13](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-13.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 14](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-14.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 15](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-15.png)![A Clear Path Forward to Incorporate AI Enhanced Reflection Tools Effectively in HIPs - Slide 16](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/slide-16.png) ### Resources & Handouts [Download Slides (PDF)](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/ClearPathForward_Slides.pdf)[Companion Resource (PDF)](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/slides/session-2/ClearPathForward_CompanionResource.pdf) ## Let's Continue the Conversation Whether you're exploring AI for reflection, rethinking your assessment strategy, or looking for real engagement data to support retention, we'd love to talk. Schedule a meeting or reach out directly. [Schedule a Demo](/speaktosales)[Email Us](mailto:hello@digication.com) Featured Webinar ### The Missing Layer: How Conversational AI Turns Student Reflection into Institutional Intelligence Recorded May 6, 2026 · AAC&U Webinar See how structured, conversational AI-guided reflection generates continuous, actionable insight into student learning and persistence — without adding new reporting burdens. [![The Missing Layer — AAC&U Webinar, May 6, 2026](/images/events/aacu-class-2026/MissingLayer_Webinar.png)](https://www.aacu.org/webinars/the-missing-layer) [Watch the Recording](https://www.aacu.org/webinars/the-missing-layer)