Where ideas spark: The TES campfire experience
Grab a chair and join us around the TES campfire at the 2026 CollegeSource Annual Conference taking place June 22–25 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay in San Diego, California! The TES team will be sharing important product updates, resources for staff training, and insider stories. In addition, attendees can meet the makers of TES, share feedback, and propose new ideas to continually improve the product.
Meet the makers
Join the TES team’s very own Park Rangers, Sarah Hatfield and Tim Horzmann, as they review TES updates and highlight important account and security enhancements from the last year at “What’s New in TES” on Tuesday, June 23, from 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Other members of the TES team, including development staff, will also be available throughout the conference to talk with attendees.
Hello, TES 5.0
Attendees will get a first look at the upcoming release at “Hiking through TES 5.0” on Tuesday, June 23, from 3:45–4:30 p.m. Park Rangers Sarah and Tim will lead the way as they navigate the trail through the improvements coming to TES and the rollout timeline.
New camper training
On Monday, June 22, from 8:30–11:00 a.m., Park Ranger Sarah will present “Getting Started with the TES Evaluation Tracker Workflow.” This in-depth pre-conference session dives into the Evaluation Tracker workflow, covering its key components, user rights and configurations, and how to initiate evaluation tasks for courses, standardized exams, military credit, and prior learning assessments.
The annual conference provides a great opportunity for both new and advanced users to catch up on staff training. Park Ranger John Panzica will introduce new attendees to TES functionality in “Prepare for Camp! Basic TES Overview” on Tuesday, June 23, from 8:30–9:15 a.m.
Join Park Rangers Halena Do and Max Holaday as they explore the trail that course equivalencies take when imported into TES and the Transferology Lab via a flat file. “The Equivalencies’ Trail into TES” will be on Wednesday, June 24, from 2:30–3:15 p.m.
Returning camper training
Ready to be a Junior Park Ranger? Join Park Ranger John on Monday, June 22, at the TES Administrator Certification pre-conference session. In this two-part certification class, attendees will review implementation strategies, the Evaluation Tracker workflow, configuration settings, and much more. The certification track will continue with various required sessions, culminating in certification by the week’s end.
Park Ranger John will review the tools available in TES to help keep course decisions up to date and relevant, including migrating User Added Courses, Course Tags and Outlines, as well as user maintenance. “Inflate the Tires, Top off the Tank, and Strap Down Your Supplies. Oh, and Don’t Forget the Tent!” will take place Thursday, June 25, from 8:30–9:15 a.m.
After a few days of camping, it’s time to hit the spa! “TES API Spa: From SOAP to REST” will be presented by Park Ranger Tim on Thursday, June 25, from 9:30–10:15 a.m. This session will include an introduction to the new REST API and a discussion of what’s possible with the TES APIs.
Insider stories
Join Park Rangers Sarah, Tim, and Troy Holaday in the observation tower as they discuss TES enhancements that have been driven by client feedback, resulting in new species of features and functionality. “From Chirps to Change: How User Voices are Echoed in TES Enhancements” will be on Wednesday, June 24, from 8:30–9:15 a.m.
S’more spotlights
The campground has grown, with multiple returning campers presenting their tried-and-true TES implementation processes. Join their campfires at the following user-led sessions.
Tuesday, June 23
- 1:30–2:15 p.m.: TES in Action: Faculty Onboarding, Course Equivalencies, and Student Success
- 2:30–3:15 p.m.: Leveraging CollegeSource’s TES to Create Group Reports for Special-Admission Programs and Credit for Prior Learning for Community Colleges
Wednesday, June 24
- 10:30–11:15 a.m.: TES Transforms Transfer: How TES Changed Transfer at Montclair State University
Thursday, June 25
- 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Reimaging Transfer Guides using TES’ Group Reports
Connect with other TES users along the trail
There are plenty of ways to connect throughout the week with your fellow TES users and CollegeSource staff.
- Kick things off at Monday night’s Welcome Reception, then keep the momentum going at our Wednesday evening event, Camp CollegeSource: Under the Stars, both perfect settings to gather around, share stories, and meet attendees from across the community.
- New to camp? We recommend joining us for the First-Time Attendee Meet & Greet on Monday at 4:30 p.m., just before the Welcome Reception, designed to help you get your bearings and start the week with confidence.
- For TES-focused connections, don’t miss our Wednesday networking lunch, Mess Hall & Trail Talks. Choose a table based on topics that interest you and swap tips, best practices, and ideas with your peers in an informal, collaborative setting.
- Looking for more personalized guidance? Spend one-on-one time with our TES Park Rangers by signing up for a 15-minute session at the Ranger Station: Help Desk to tackle your toughest questions. You’ll leave ready to hit the trail with confidence. Sign-ups will be available onsite.
Sign up to attend the conference!
Interested in attending? Registration for the 2026 CollegeSource Annual Conference is open! Make sure to register by May 22 to catch the Advanced rate of $999 before it ends.
Also, don’t forget to book your lodgings by May 29 to take advantage of the special hotel rate of $249/night at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay. You’ll love this beachside basecamp with plenty of perks! We hope to see you there.
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