Workshop for New Chief Academic Officers

November 5, 2022

Workshops require pre-registration as space is limited. The registration fee covers materials, meals, and refreshments. To add a workshop to an existing Institute registration, please contact CIC at conferences@cic.edu. Fees: early rate $85 (by September 2); regular rate $110 (after September 2)

Sponsored by National Management Resources Corporation

Coordinators:
Lori Werth, Provost, University of Pikeville
Travis Frampton, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Schreiner University

7:15–8:00 a.m.

Breakfast

8:00–8:05 a.m.

Welcome

Titi Ufomata, Senior Vice President for Academic Programs, CIC

8:05–8:45 a.m.

Introductions

8:45–10:00 a.m.

Developing Professional Relationships to Meet New Expectations

Facilitators:
Lori Werth, Provost, University of Pikeville
Logan Hampton, President, Lane University

10:00–10:15 a.m.

Reflection and Break

10:15 a.m.–Noon

Case Studies

Moderator: Travis Frampton

Case Study Facilitators:
Laura Niesen de Abruña, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dominican University
Jeffrey A. Frick, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Washington & Jefferson College
Marisa Greer, Executive Vice President and Provost, Union College
Brenda Kelly, Provost and Dean of the College, Gustavus Adolphus College
Tracy Parkinson, Executive Vice President and Provost, Mars Hill University
Nathan Phinney, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Northwestern College
Janet B. Sommers, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Mark Ward, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, University of Dubuque

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Reflection and Lunch

1:00–1:05 p.m.

Afternoon Welcome

Marjorie Hass, President, CIC

1:05–2:50 p.m.

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

Participants have the opportunity to choose a topic in two cycles of discussion groups. Discussion groups are limited in size.

Moderator: Lori Werth, Provost, University of Pikeville

Accreditation, Assessment, and Institutional Effectiveness  

Brenda Kelly, Provost and Dean of the College, Gustavus Adolphus College

Board Relations

Jeffrey A. Frick, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Washington & Jefferson College

Crisis Management: After COVID and Beyond

Janet B. Sommers, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Northwestern-St. Paul

Diversity and Inclusion on Campus: Faculty, Curriculum, and Student Life

Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Jarvis Christian College

Student Retention and Success

Tracy Parkinson, Executive Vice President and Provost, Mars Hill University

The Great Resignation Impacting Higher Education

Dana Cook Baer, Provost, Waynesburg University

Faculty Governance and Faculty Leadership

Nathan Phinney, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Northwestern College

Wellness: Mind, Body, Spirit

Marisa Greer, Executive Vice President and Provost, Union College

Working with the Cabinet

Laura Niesen de Abruña, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dominican University

Work-Life Integration

Mark Ward, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, University of Dubuque

2:50–3:00 p.m.

Reflection and Break

3:00–3:45 p.m.

What Am I Learning about Myself? What Will I Take Back to Campus?

Moderators: Lori Werth and Travis Frampton

3:45–4:00 p.m.

Mentors Meet New Chief Academic Officers         

Mentor Coordinators:
Elissa Heil, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty, Wilson College
Stephen D. Stahl, Provost, Baldwin Wallace University

4:00 p.m.

Workshop for New Chief Academic Officers Adjourns

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