New Presidents Program

January 4, 2024

Pre-registration is required for this program.

7:15–8:00 a.m.
Breakfast for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners

Breakfast will be provided for participants of the New Presidents Program and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program. 8:15–9:30 a.m. Financial Fundamentals, Benchmarking, and Strategies

Julee Gard, Vice President Administration and Finance, University of St. Francis (IL)
Arvid C. Johnson, President,University of St. Francis (IL)

9:30–10:30 a.m.
Enrollment, Marketing, and Today’s Students: Getting Them and Keeping Them

Stefanie Davis Niles, President, Cottey College (MO)

10:30–10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break

10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Perspectives on Critical Leadership Issues

Debbie Cottrell, President, Texas Lutheran University
Chris E. Domes, President, Neumann University (PA)
Tracy Y. Espy, President, Mitchell College (CT)
Moderator: Arvid C. Johnson, President,University of St. Francis (IL)

12:15–2:00 p.m.
Luncheon for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents

Lunch will be provided for participants of the New Presidents Program and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program.

Remarks: Mary-Beth A. Cooper, President, Springfield College (MA)

2:15–3:15 p.m.
Closing Remarks, Questions, Initial Evaluation, and Next Steps

Mary Pat Seurkamp, Senior Advisor and Director, CIC New Presidents Program; President Emerita, Notre Dame of Maryland University

Council of Independent Colleges