Western Region Continuums of Service Consortium

Update on 2027 Continuums of Service Conference

July 30, 2026

The Western Region Continuums of Service Consortium plans to hold a Western Region Gathering in June of 2027, and we will not hold the Conference in Utah in the spring of 2027. Several things informed this decision, please read the full WRCOS statement for more details.

Importantly, we want to express our gratitude for the Advisory Committee members for their time and energy and for providing thoughtful ideas for where COS may go in the future.

WRCOS 2027 Advisory Committee Members:

Carl Ackerman - Youth Service Hawaii
Karla Bird - University of Montana
Kara Brascia - Boise State University
Cassie Bingham - Utah Valley University
Mariko Yoshisato Cavey - University of Pittsburgh, Partnership for Student Success
Mark Este - Eastern Washington University
Bob Franco - Kapiolani Community College
Jenny Fukunaga - Loyola Marymount University
Chris Pascua - Hawaii
Greg Rulifson - University of Texas
Vinny Seepaul - University of San Diego
Andrea Vernon - University of Montana