EI Institute - The Institute for Emotional Intelligence is convened each February to disseminate research findings on the role and impact of emotional intelligence skills to achievement, performance, and health. Conference presentations include research-derived instructional strategies, program development, interventions, and assessments aimed at improving the academic, career, leadership, and life effectiveness of people at all levels of development. Discussions and networking opportunities are provided for faculty, student development professionals, counselors, practitioners, leaders, and students from schools, colleges and universities, and other organizational settings.

The 2004 and 2005 institutes were convened on the campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The 2006 Institute for Emotional Intelligence was convened in Galveston, Texas and hosted by Galveston College to showcase that institution's EI-centric approach for enhancing institutional effectiveness. In 2007 the Institute will return to the beautiful campus of Texas A&M University - Kingsville.