HIGHER EDUCATION
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Virtual Event | May 17-18, 2021
Tickets: $150
Higher Education in 2021
Higher education faces a decade of tremendous change that will bring opportunities and challenges. This past year accelerated those changes. Leaders in institutions are making bold and meaningful decisions which will critically position the future of higher education. Their goal is to serve students with a high quality, forward-thinking and affordable education that prepares students for a dynamic and ever-changing workforce. We invite you to join higher education colleagues from across the country to listen, discuss, learn and reflect on all that is happening and all the possibilities ahead.
Two ways to experience the event:
Virtual (Live)
Join virtually on May 17 and 18 to attend live sessions, plus opportunities to network and join the conversation.
On-Demand
Have a conflict or previous commitment? All registrants will receive on-demand access to all session recordings following the event.
FEATURED TOPICS
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Evidence-Based Leadership℠
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Change Leadership
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Difficult Decision Making
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Continuous Improvement
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Culture
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Leadership Transitions
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Effective Communication
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Leader and Team Development
Agenda
MAY 17 |
MONDAY |
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*All sessions are in Central time. TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE |
11-11:15 A.M. |
INTRODUCTIONS AND GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHERJanet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
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11:15-11:30 A.M. |
WELCOME AND NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCEKK Owen | Leader Coach
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11:30 A.M. -NOON |
KEYNOTEExcellence and Integrity: The Groundwork for Leading and Transforming Organizations |
NOON-12:10 P.M. |
INTRODUCTION TO PARTNER SHOWCASESKK Owen | Leader Coach |
12:10-12:40 P.M. |
PARTNER SHOWCASE: THE FOUNDATIONAL WORK OF EVIDENCE-BASED LEADERSHIP
Rapid Transformation Requires Continuously Improving Communication Rick Bateman Jr. | Chancellor
Using the right communication approach during times of rapid transformation requires leaders to do so in the right way using key words at key times. Learn how BPCC created a plan to improve communication continuously with those working at the institution as well as communities served using key messaging and a growth mindset.
Collaborative Storytelling: A New Approach to a Caring Culture Beverly Walker-Griffea | President
As the president of the college, Dr. Beverly prioritized developing leaders to work with each other in collaborative ways. Leadership development focused on designing and applying leadership excellence standards, engaging in storytelling to build a caring culture, and focusing on inclusive conversations.
The Playbook: 5 Years of Steady Improvement in Key Areas South Louisiana Community College (SLCC)
Over the last five years, SLCC focused on measures that matter and witnessed positive trending results in enrollment, retention, employee engagement, service excellence and financial sustainability. This session will include the presentation of results and core actions that occurred to achieve the positive results.
Building a Thriving Culture Despite Difficult Decisions and Difficult Conversations Lorene Flanders | Dean
Join this session to hear how a dean applied a process to build her leadership team and focus on building a positive workplace culture. Hear how building that culture includes making some difficult decisions and having difficult conversations to advance the USA Libraries as libraries across the country are forced to change and evolve in major ways.
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12:40-12:50 P.M. |
NETWORKING BREAK |
12:50-1:20 P.M. |
PARTNER SHOWCASE: CHANGE LEADERSHIP AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Managing the Message: A System of Intentional Communication Tactics Jennifer Lawrence | Vice Chancellor for External Affairs and Chief of Staff
Using the right communication approach in the right way and doing so with key words during times of rapid transformation are critical factors of effective communication. Learn how BPCC created a plan to continuously communicate with key messaging to those working at the institution and to communities served.
Key to Success: Leader Development During Constant Change Fletcher Technical Community College (FTCC)
When organizations experience external factors that cause continuous change, leaders typically put a hold on leadership development. As the chancellor, Dr. Strickland broke the mold by continuing to double down on leadership development that has positioned Fletcher to manage change in a productive way.
Solving Wicked Problems Using a Creative Team Approach Monique McKay | Ombuds and Assistant to the President
Problems are best solved by relying on the intellectual capital of an institution as well as applying a solid improvement framework to solve problems. Hear how a team at FGCU solved wicked problems to better student experiences and impact the financial viability of the institution.
Bold Decisions: Building Better Opportunities for Students and Employees Tina Tinney | Chancellor Nunez Community College (NCC)
Times of rapid transformation call for bold decisions. Hear the types of bold decisions that were made to position Nunez Community College to manage transformational change and build better opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the community.
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1:20-1:30 P.M. |
NETWORKING BREAK
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1:30-2:30 P.M. |
12 MINUTES THAT COUNT: STORIES FROM THE FIELDOperational Excellence Sabrina Hebeler | Leader Coach
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Gayle Juneau-Butler | Leader Coach
Problem Identification and Short Cycle Improvement Pat Greco | Leader Coach
Q&A |
2:30-3 P.M. |
KEYNOTEExcellence as a Continuous Journey: Taking South Louisiana Community College to the Next Level South Louisiana Community College
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3-3:15 P.M. |
NETWORKING BREAK
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3:15-4 P.M. |
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENT'S PANEL
Leading in a Time of Lingering Disruption
Kristine Strickland | Chancellor Fletcher Technical Community College
Rick Bateman Jr. | Chancellor
Tina Tinney | Chancellor Nunez Community College
Richard Barnhouse | President Waukesha County Technical College
Beverly Walker-Griffea | President
Vincent June | Chancellor
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
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4-4:10 P.M. |
FINAL THOUGHTSPulling the Thread Through the Learning Dr. Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
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MAY 18 |
TUESDAY |
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*All sessions are in Central Time. TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE |
8-8:30 A.M. |
KEYNOTEJanet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
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8:30-9 A.M. |
KEYNOTEBecoming UWG: Positioning the University of West Georgia for Success in the 21st Century
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9-9:45 A.M. |
PANEL: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
Meredith Brunen | Vice President of Advancement John Haven | Vice President for Business and Financial Services
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
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| 9:45-10 A.M. |
NETWORKING BREAK |
10-10:30 A.M. |
PARTNER SHOWCASE: LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS DURING COVID-19
Relationships Matter Most in Times of Leadership Change Susan Henderson | Provost and Dean of Faculty
As institutions go through a presidential leadership change, executive teams make the transition from one leader to another. When the culture of an organization has not been intact, executive team members face tremendous pressure to move from the old to the new way. Hear how a provost and dean of faculty applies certain tactics focused on building relationships with faculty and staff and improving the culture.
3 Key Tactics: Strategic Approaches to Successful Leadership Changes South Louisiana Community College (SLCC)
As changes in top leadership positions occur, an established foundation becomes more important than ever. Learn about the core tactics that kept SLCC moving in a positive direction during a leadership transition. Three tactics focused on the entire SLCC workforce will be highlighted: standards of practice, staff development institutes and cross-functional steering teams.
Smooth Leadership Transitions Depend on a Solid Foundation of Engagement Mary Poehls | Organizational Transformation and Quality Leader Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
A core team charged with building a positive workplace culture served a critical role to keep WCTC moving in a positive direction during a leadership transition. Learn how the team applied certain employee engagement tactics to build a solid foundation at the institution and paved the way for a smooth presidential leadership transition.
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| 10:30 -11 A.M. |
ZOOM ROOMS: HOT TOPICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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| 11-11:30 A.M. |
KEYNOTEBuilding a Solid Leadership Team: Growing Ourselves to Grow Others
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| 11:30-11:45 A.M. |
CONTINUE LEARNING
How to Take Learning From This Conference to Make a Difference in Your Institutions |
| 11:45 A.M.-NOON |
CLOSING AND EVALUATIONJanet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader |
| NOON-12:30 P.M. |
LUNCH BREAK
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| 12:30 P.M.-1:30 P.M. |
TAKE A TACTIC OR TWO WITH YOUFacilitating Discussions to Gain Input and How to Answer Tough Questions Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
KK Owen | Leader Coach |