HIGHER EDUCATION
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Virtual Event | May 17-18, 2021
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MONDAY | MAY 17
Main Stage
10-11 A.M. CT
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
Join us early to get ready for a great event experience. Learn the basic setup for Zoom sessions, connect with our tech team, meet other attendees and learn about other tools you can use during the conference.
11-11:15 A.M. CT
INTRODUCTIONS AND GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
11:15-11:30 A.M. CT
NAVIGATING THE CONFERENCE
KK Owen | Leader Coach
Studer Education
11:30 A.M.-NOON CT
KEYNOTE
Excellence and Integrity: The Groundwork for Leading and Transforming Organizations
Natalie Harder | President
Coker University, South Carolina
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NOON-12:10 P.M. CT
INTRODUCTION TO PARTNER SHOWCASES
Breakouts: Partner Showcase
12:10-12:40 P.M. CT
12:40-12:50 P.M. CT
PARTNER SHOWCASE: THE FOUNDATIONAL WORK OF EVIDENCE-BASED LEADERSHIP
Rapid Transformation Requires Continuously Improving Communication
Rick Bateman Jr. | Chancellor
Bossier Parish Community College, Louisiana
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 Bossier Parish Community College 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.
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Collaborative Storytelling: A New Approach to a Caring Culture
Beverly Walker-Griffea | President
Mott Community College, Michigan
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.
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The Playbook: 5 Years of Steady Improvement in Key Areas
Charles Miller | Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Effectiveness
South Louisiana Community College, Lousiana
Over the last five years, South Louisiana Community College 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.
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Leading People to Collaborate for Change
Lorene Flanders | Dean
University of South Alabama Libraries, Alabama
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 specific ways that helped library colleagues buy-in to engaging in the right conversations to advance the University of South Alabama 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. CT
NETWORKING BREAK
Breakouts: Partner Showcase
12:50-1:20 P.M. CT
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
Bossier Parish Community College, Louisiana
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 Bossier Parish Community College created a plan to continuously communicate with key messaging to those working at the institution and to communities served.
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Key to Success: Leader Development During Constant Change
Kristine Strickland | Chancellor
Fletcher Technical Community College, Louisiana
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.
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Solving Wicked Problems Using a Creative Team Approach
Monique McKay | Ombuds and Assistant to the President
Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida
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 Florida Gulf Coast University solved wicked problems to better student experiences and impact the financial viability of the institution.
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Bold Decisions: Building Better Opportunities for Students and Employees
Tina Tinney | Chancellor
Jason Leader | Director of Link to Success
Nunez Community College, Louisiana
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. CT
NETWORKING BREAK
Main Stage
1:30-2:30 P.M. CT
12 MINUTES THAT COUNT: STORIES FROM THE FIELD
Operational Excellence
Sabrina Hebeler | Leader Coach
Studer Education
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Gayle Juneau-Butler | Leader Coach
Studer Education
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Problem Identification and Short Cycle Improvement
Pat Greco | Leader Coach
Studer Education
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2:30-3 P.M. CT
KEYNOTE
Excellence as a Continuous Journey: Taking South Louisiana Community College to the Next Level
Vincent June | Chancellor
South Louisiana Community College, Louisiana
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3-3:15 P.M. CT
NETWORKING BREAK
3:15-4 P.M. CT
COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTS PANEL
Leading in a Time of Lingering Disruption
Kristine Strickland | Chancellor
Fletcher Technical Community College, Louisiana
Rick Bateman Jr. | Chancellor
Bossier Parish Community College, Lousiana
Tina Tinney | Chancellor
Nunez Community College, Louisiana
Richard Barnhouse | President
Waukesha County Technical College, Wisconsin
Beverly Walker-Griffea | President
Mott Community College, Michigan
Vincent June | Chancellor
South Lousiana Community College, Louisiana
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
4-4:10 P.M. CT
FINAL THOUGHTS
Pulling the Thread Through the Learning
Dr. Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
TUESDAY | MAY 18
Main Stage
7-8 A.M. CT
8-8:30 A.M. CT
8:30-9 A.M. CT
9-9:45 A.M. CT
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
Join us early to get ready for a great event experience. Learn the basic setup for Zoom sessions, connect with our tech team, meet other attendees and learn about other tools you can use during the conference.
8-8:30 A.M. CT
KEYNOTE
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
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8:30-9 A.M. CT
KEYNOTE
Becoming UWG: Positioning the University of West Georgia for Success in the 21st Century
Brendan Kelly | President
University of West Georgia, Georgia
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9-9:45 A.M. CT
PANEL: UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
Institutional and Divisional Executive Leader Alignment: Measuring What Matters
Meredith Brunen | Vice President of Advancement
André Fortune | Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Jon Preston | Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
John Haven | Vice President for Business and Financial Services
University of West Georgia, Georgia
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
9:45-10 A.M. CT
NETWORKING BREAK
Breakouts: Partner Showcase
10-10:30 A.M. CT
PARTNER SHOWCASE: LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS DURING COVID-19
Relationships Matter Most in Times of Leadership Change
Susan Henderson | Provost and Dean of Faculty
Coker University, South Carolina
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.
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3 Key Tactics: Strategic Approaches to Successful Leadership Changes
Alicia Hulin | Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Human Resources
South Louisiana Community College, Louisiana
As changes in top leadership positions occur, an established foundation becomes more important than ever. Learn about the core tactics that kept South Louisiana Community College (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.
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Smooth Leadership Transitions Depend on a Solid Foundation of Engagement
Mary Poehls | Organizational Transformation and Quality Leader
Jane McGuire | Professor of Communication and Chair of Engagement Team
Timothy Holloway | Associate Dean
Waukesha County Technical College, Wisconsin
A core team charged with building a positive workplace culture served a critical role to keep Waukesha County Technical College 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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10:30-10:40 A.M. CT
NETWORKING BREAK
Main Stage
10:40-11:10 A.M. CT
KEYNOTE
Building a Solid Leadership Team: Growing Ourselves to Grow Others
Kyle Marrero | President
Georgia Southern University, Georgia
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11:10-11:45 A.M. CT
ZOOM ROOMS: HOT TOPICS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
With Studer Education Leader Coaches
- Resilient Cultures During COVID-19
- Enrollment Ups and Downs
- Surviving Leader Transitions
During this session, you will join a Zoom room of your choice when prompted directly from the main stage by clicking "Breakout Rooms" on your task bar and clicking to join the room you'd like to attend.
11:45-NOON CT
CLOSING AND EVALUATION
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
Main Stage
Optional workshop for anyone who would like to attend.
NOON-12:30 P.M. CT
LUNCH BREAK
12:30-1:30 P.M. CT
TAKE A TACTIC OR TWO WITH YOU
Conducting an Effectice "Input" Conversation and How to Answer Tough Questions
Janet Pilcher | Managing Director and Executive Leader
Studer Education
KK Owen | Leader Coach
Studer Education
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