Dr. Hueber
Speaking & Workshops
Charlie Hueber doesn’t deliver canned keynotes. He brings two decades of leadership experience, sharp humor, and honest insight to every audience — whether you’re leading a college, running a nonprofit, or trying to build culture in a small town.
- Workshops
- Keynotes
- Team Builders
- Retreats
Dr. Charlie Hueber
As a Speaker
Dr. Hueber brings two decades of real-world leadership experience to the stage — and he doesn’t waste a minute of your audience’s time. From small-town chambers and board retreats to national higher education conferences and Fortune 500 companies, Charlie is known for his engaging, no-fluff delivery that blends hard-won wisdom with humor, clarity, and heart.
As a former Chief Student Affairs Officer, college dean, nonprofit CEO, and consultant, Charlie understands the real challenges leaders face when managing culture, people, and purpose. He’s been in the trenches: building strategic plans with no budget, navigating crisis from the front lines, and helping communities get unstuck through honesty, empathy, and action. His workshops don’t traffic in trendy leadership jargon — they offer tools your team can actually use.
Charlie’s research focuses on social integration: how people belong, connect, and thrive in complex systems — whether in a college, an organization, or a rural town. His insights have shaped programs at universities, chambers of commerce, and companies looking to cultivate cultures that work better for humans.
What makes Charlie different? He tells the truth, even when it’s hard. He’s funny, even when the subject isn’t. And he gives people space to think deeply and walk away ready to act.
Whether you’re looking to energize a team, shift your organizational culture, or simply bring someone in who “gets it,” Dr. Hueber delivers every time.
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Sample of Past Presentations and Publications
Books
- Hueber, C.M. (2024) Swipe, Match, Love: New Rules for Modern Dating. KDP Publishing, 2024.
- Hueber, C.M. (2020) Launching a College Esports Program and Running A Cocurricular Esports Program (Chapters 2&3) McClellan, G.S. Arnett, R.S., Hall, D.H., & Hueber, C.M., Esports in Higher Education: Fostering Successful Student-Athletes and Successful Programs. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.
- Hueber, C.M. (2019) The Digital Wall: How Technology is Reshaping Interpersonal Communication. (Project Shelved) New York, NY: Viking Press.
Articles
- Hueber, C.M. (2019) Impacting Retention Through Online Learning. Campus Life Trends, CTL Magazine, 16-19.
- Hueber, C.M. (2019) Technology: Changing the Landscape of Colleges and Universities. Campus Life Trends, CTL Magazine, 22-24.
- Hueber, C.M. (2011) Motivation Magic: Increasing School Spirit. Cheer Coach & Advisor, (Scholastic Issue 2011), 34-35
- Hueber, C.M. (2008) Making a Good First Impression: The Student Interview Experience. Campus Activities Programming (41)1, 31-35.
- Hueber, C.M. (2006) Tips and Tricks for Dynamic Flyers. Campus Activities Programming, (39)4, 34-40.
- Hueber, C.M. (2005) Student Development Series: Leaders Born or Made? Campus Activities Programming, (38)4, 76-78
Conference Presentations and Keynote Addresses
- Hueber, C.M. (2024) Strategic Planning Board Retreat: Developing a Unified Direction for Your Board and Your Organization, Joshua Creek, TX.
- Hueber, C.M. (2023) How Important is Your Community: One Small College’s Intentional Effort to Improve their Relationship with the Local Community. NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education National Conference. Boston, MA.
- Hueber, C.M. (2023) Collaborating with your Athletic Conference to Launch an Esports League. NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education National Conference. Boston, MA.
- Hueber, C.M. (2021) The Future of Higher Education. Florida Consortium of Schools. (Keynote Address) Orlando, FL.
- Hueber, C.M. (2019) Technology and Education. Leadership on Broadway. (Keynote Address) APCA: Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. New York, NY.
- Hueber, C.M. (2019) Higher Education Leadership Today. Leadership on Broadway. (Workshop) APCA: Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. New York, NY.
- Hueber, C.M., Black, H., Muratori, S.J., Harrington, C., Waite, Z., (2017) Workshop for Mid-Level Professionals at SCUs. NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education National Conference. San Antonio, TX.
- Hueber, C.M., (2016) Increasing School Spirit on your College Campus: A Targeted and Deliberate Approach. (Workshop) NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Annual Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
- Hueber, C.M., (2015) Tearing down the Digital Wall. (Workshop) TACUSPA Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators, Annual Conference. Corpus Christi, TX.
- Hueber, C.M., (2015) Creating and Implementing an Effective Extended Orientation or Transition Camp Program (Workshop) NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
- Hueber, C.M. (2014) Leveraging a Positive Relationship with Academic Affairs (Workshop) Texas Association of College and University Student Personnel Administrators Annual Conference. Arlington, TX.
- Hueber, C.M. (2008) Transition Camps and Their Effectiveness in Increasing a Student’s Chances of Being Successful in College. (Workshop) National Association for Transition Camps Conference, Nacogdoches, TX.
- Hueber, C.M. & Horne, R.A. (2006) Creative Advertising: The PT Barnum Method. (Workshop) National Association for Campus Activities Central Conference, Arlington, TX.
- Hueber, C.M. (2005) 48 Laws of Power and Ethical Leadership. (Workshop) National Association for Campus Activities National Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
Webinars and Trainings Conducted
- Hueber, C.M. (2022) Supervising Today’s Employees (Webinar) http://www.studentaffairs.com/webinars/
- Hueber, C.M. (2017) Taking your Program to a New Level (Webinar) http://www.studentaffairs.com/webinars/
- Hueber, C.M. (2017) Creating a Successful and More Efficient Leadership Selection Process (Webinar) http://www.studentaffairs.com/webinars/
- Hueber, C.M. (2016) Building a Successful Leadership Course: For Credit or Not for Credit. (Webinar) http://www.studentaffairs.com/webinars/
- Hueber, C.M., Peck, A. (2016) Systemizing School Spirit. NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Summer Symposium. Pigeon Forge, TN.
- Hueber, C.M. (2016) Bringing your Student Code of Conduct into the 21st Century. (Webinar) http://www.studentaffairs.com/webinars/
- Hueber, C.M., (2015) Becoming a REAL Higher Educational Professional: Exploring NASPA’s Core Competencies (Workshop) National Association for Campus Activities Professional Development Track of HUGE Leadership Weekend. New Braunfels, TX.
- Hueber, C.M., Hopkins, H., Heida, D., Gassiot, K., & Connor, A. (2015) Mid-Level Institute for Small College and University Professionals (Pre-Conference Workshop) NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.
- Hueber, C.M. (2014) Student Affairs Forum Episode 33: Transition Camp/Extended Orientation Program for Freshman Students (Podcast) http://studentaffairs.com/podcasts/index.html.
- Hueber, C.M. & Walton, C. (2009) The Vision Process: Making a Positive Change on Campus. (Workshop) TALON Leadership Weekend, Jekyll Island, GA.
- Hueber, C.M. (2007) Effective Student Leadership. (Workshop) Lamar College Leadership Retreat, Zavalla, TX.
“Charlie doesn’t just speak — he teaches, inspires, and challenges all at once. He’s the rare presenter who can move from humor to strategy to heart in the span of five minutes. Our leadership team walked away smarter, clearer, and energized.”
- University President
“In all my years leading student affairs teams, Charlie’s keynote at our retreat was among the most memorable. He connects across generations, uses real stories, and isn’t afraid to say the hard stuff — kindly. That’s powerful leadership.”
- VP of Student Affairs
“Charlie was a keynote at our national conference, and his session stood out for being real. He understands small and big challenges, and how to guide teams through culture change with empathy and action.”
- Conference Chair
“Charlie is one of the few people I would trust to walk into any room — from a board retreat to a student orientation — and leave people better than he found them. He speaks from experience, not ego.”
