Adult Learners: Mission, Integration, and Opportunity
Columbia
We will discuss the ways in which institutions can effectively serve learners of all ages in a way that supports institutional mission and increases learning opportunities for all. Topics will include the powerful impact of embracing adult learning as a part of institutional mission, the exciting pedagogical implications of integrating undergrad and adult programming, and strategies for addressing the opportunities and challenges inherent in serving learners from these varied groups including administration, governance, and support services.
Susan S. Hasseler, President, Muskingum University (OH)
Competing for Relevance in a Consumer-Driven Era
Manatee
Today’s students expect the same speed, personalization, and seamless digital experiences from higher education that they get from Netflix and Uber, yet most institutions still operate on outdated timelines and rigid processes. As consumer expectations rapidly evolve, the gap between what students want and what colleges deliver is widening, threatening enrollment and institutional relevance. To thrive, not just survive, in this new era, we must fundamentally rethink our operational models, embrace technological innovation, and put student experience at the center of every decision.
Susana Rivera-Mills, President, Aurora University (IL)
Joe Sallustio, Chief of Industry Engagement, Ellucian; Co-Founder, The EdUp Experience Podcast
Emerging Technologies for Student Engagement and Success
Citrus
We live in times of exponential technological advances, and keeping up with the rapid pace of change can be overwhelming. We will discuss emerging technologies and how they are applied toward engaging students and improving student outcomes. We will be sharing collateral around the top ten most emerging technologies being used in Higher Education to support Student Success.
Jennifer Gumz, National Account Executive, Ferrilli
Lawrence Rhew, Vice President Executive Services, Ferrilli
Fundraising and Advancement Strategies
Dixie
This roundtable will discuss how fundraising campaigns are evolving in response to challenges faced by CIC Institutions. The discussion will focus on advancement strategies designed to increase net revenue, reduce unfunded institutional aid, and enhance institutional health and relevance.
Chad Jolly, Partner, Gonser Gerber LLP
Navigating Faith Identity and Inclusivity in a Pluralist Campus Climate
Escambia
Faith-based institutions increasingly serve religiously diverse student bodies. This session explores how institutions can redesign their mission integration model to support interfaith understanding while maintaining a distinctive faith-based identity. We will share models for navigating faith identity and inclusivity in a pluralist campus climate.
C. Josef Ghosn, President, AdventHealth University (FL)
Presidential Compensation
Lake
This discussion will focus on presidential compensation and what the sector is experiencing as a result of the current risk, turnover, and presidential transition environment.
Frank Casagrande, Independent Senior Consultant, Casagrande Institute for Higher Education Effectiveness
Presidents and Fraternity/Sorority Alumni Relations
Nassau
In this session we will discuss the role of the president in advancement and alumni relations involving fraternity and sorority life. In particular, we will focus on engagement expectations, the challenges and opportunities involved in fraternity and sorority related gifts to the institution, and the role of the president during critical incidents and crisis situations.
Lauren Schellenberger, President, Culver-Stockton College (MO)
Program Sharing Between Institutions
Orange
Program Sharing has emerged as a powerful tool for improving financial sustainability and delivering stronger career outcomes for students. However, strategic alliances can raise questions about preserving an institution’s unique mission and identity. This session will explore how institutions are integrating Program Sharing into their academic and strategic plans, not as a departure from mission, but as an extension of it. We will examine how independent colleges can build partnerships that preserve their distinctive identities while expanding access, broadening academic offerings, and strengthening their financial futures.
Charlie Anastasi, Vice President for Revenue and Academic Partnerships, Rize Education
Isabelle Cherney, President, Mount Mary University (WI)
Unpacking Federal Legislation’s Revenue Impact
Waterside Ballroom 12
Join us for a collaborative conversation with our public policy expert about how savvy college presidents are navigating funding disruption imposed by recent federal legislation. Explore the expected (and unexpected) ways legislation could affect independent colleges in an intimate discussion with other forward-thinking leaders. Together, we’ll consider whether there is promise in the less education-focused provisions of recent legislation and conceptualize innovative paths to enrollment stability and unanticipated financial health.
James H. Day, Founding Principal, MARKETview
Kathryn Morris, President, St. Lawrence University