Advancing as Leaders: Celebrating Achievements, Addressing
Challenges
Session Descriptions
Friday, October 31
8:30–10 a.m.
Early-Morning Plenary Panel: Balancing Professional Aspirations
and Personal Responsibilities Women in the
academy—both faculty and administrators—often have to strike
a difficult balance between their professional and numerous personal
responsibilities. Managing these competing demands requires attention to
each area and knowledge of best practices that can be implemented by
women and through structural changes within institutions. A panel of
institutional leaders will discuss both personal and institutional
strategies to help women who aspire to higher education leadership
better manage professional and personal responsibilities.
10:15–11:45 a.m.
Mid-Morning Plenary: Building External
Relationships
Establishing connections with institutional constituents outside of the
university (e.g., legislators, community leaders, parents, alumni, and
business leaders) can improve institutional effectiveness and create a
wider support network for students, faculty, and staff. A panel of
campus leaders who are skilled at establishing external relationships
will share their strategies for success and provide insight on the
benefits of partnerships.
