Leading the Academy: Internal and External Challenges

Agenda

Friday, June 1, 2007

Saturday, June 2, 2007

8:00–11:15 a.m.

Welcome

Anita McDonald, Chair, Council of Fellows and Chancellor, Pennsylvania State University, DuBois Campus; 1992–93 Fellow

Marlene Ross, Director, ACE Fellows Program

Ellen Dauwer, Co-chair, COF Professional Development Committee and  Associate Dean, School of Religion and Religious Education, Fordham University (NY); 2002–03 Fellow

Washington Update

Terry Hartle, Senior Vice President, Division of Government and Public Affairs, American Council on Education (DC)

Do you want to know what is happening in Congress that will affect your college or university? Following the brunch, Terry Hartle will provide an insider's view of happenings in Washington. With David Ward, president of ACE, Terry is the architect of the higher education community's public policy agenda. He and his staff follow legislation and work to convince Congress to increase student financial aid and research funds. This is the year we hope to finally see the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. You have the opportunity to hear an analysis of prospects for passage and what it means for your institution.

Show Me the Money: Leadership Opportunities and Challenges in University Advancement

Moderators: 
Michelle Behr, Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives, Western New Mexico University, 2005-06 Fellow

Richard Helldobler, Associate Provost/Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, California University of Pennsylvania, 2005–06 Fellow

Panelists:
Patricia Cormier, President, Longwood University; 1982–83 Fellow; 2002–03 and 2006–07 Mentor; 2004–05 Nominator

Elizabeth Dale, Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Drexel University (PA); 1999–2000 Fellow

Thomas Haynes, Vice President for University Advancement, Montclair State University (NJ); 1998–99 Fellow

Dean Van Galen, Vice President for Advancement, University of West Florida; 1995–95 Fellow

Susan White, former Vice President for Advancement, Point Park University (PA); Senior Program Officer, Hillman Foundation (PA)

A moderated discussion of five distinguished panelists including presidents and vice presidents of University Advancement.  The panel will explore topics such as building an effective advancement team, making the ask, promoting team building, challenges in developing a donor base, engaging alumni, and gifts “with strings.” Members of the audience will have the opportunity to pose questions to the panel. Two scenarios addressing advancement challenges will be the basis of small group discussions. The panel will respond to the audience members’ solutions to the issues raised in the scenarios. 

Leadership Opportunities and Challenges in University Advancement  (continued)

Sunday, June 3, 2007

Making the Most of your Fellowship Year
Current and former Fellows provide advice and reflections for the incoming class.

Strategies for Building and Maintaining an Effective Leadership Team

Moderator:
Ellen Dauwer, Co-chair, COF Professional Development Committee and  Associate Dean, School of Religion and Religious Education, Fordham University (NY); 2002–03 Fellow

Panelists:
Belinda Anderson, President, Virginia Union University

Karen Halbersleben, President, Northland College (WI); Immediate Past Chair, Council of Fellows; 1996–97 Fellow

Charles Middleton, President Roosevelt University (IL); 2000–01 Mentor; 2003–04 and 2004–05 Nominator

Richard Sanchez, President, Navarro College (TX); 1973–74 Fellow and 2005–06 Nominator

For many leaders, building and maintaining an effective team is one of the most significant challenges. How do you start? Do you dismiss everyone on your team when you start a new position? When is the best time to encourage someone to move on? How do you build a cohesive and effective team? What strategies can you use? How much time does it take to see results? This panel of experienced presidents will discuss these issues and more.

Break

Leading from Your Strengths, Coaching for Success

Nancy Stetson, Co-Owner, Appreciative Inquiry Consulting, LLC; former founding President, Company of Experts.net

This session will help you identify your leadership strengths, based on your past and current successes. It also will help you learn how to coach yourself and others to reach even more successes by fully developing leadership strengths, thereby making weaknesses irrelevant.

Luncheon Celebrating the Reunion Classes
1966–67; 1976–77; 1986–87; 1996–97; and 2001–02

Highlights of the American College President Study

Marlene Ross, Director, ACE Fellows Program
 

Reflection from a Long-Serving, Retiring President

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, President, The George Washington University (DC)

Stephen Joel Trachtenberg has served as a president for over 30 years at two institutions. He has been a Mentor to many Fellows and others—to anyone who asks. He has been generous with his time and wisdom. A prolific writer, Steve is thoughtful and funny. This platform will provide him an opportunity to reflect on his years as a leader in higher education and provide advice to those who seek to follow in his footsteps.