New Presidents Program

January 3, 2025 Cibolo Canyons 5, 6, and 7

Pre-registration is required for this program.

Sponsored by Ellucian

7:45–8:30 a.m.
Breakfast for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents
Cibolo Canyon 5

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

8:45–9:00 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Cibolo Canyon 7

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

9:00–10:00 a.m.
Making Connections
Cibolo Canyon 7

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

10:00–10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Cibolo Canyon Foyer

10:15–11:15 a.m.
Innovative and Strategic Leadership for the Current Environment
Cibolo Canyon 6

Vanessa Beasley, President, Trinity University (TX)
Martin Roth, President, University of Charleston (WV)

11:15 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
The President and Institutional Advancement

Cibolo Canyon 6

Kathy Wilson Humphrey, President, Carlow University (PA)
Paul C. Pribbenow, President, Augsburg University (MN)

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Luncheon for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents
Cibolo Canyon 5

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

Welcome: Martin Roth, President, University of Charleston (WV)
CIC Opportunities: Matt Trainum, Vice President for Networks and Strategic Partnerships, CIC

1:45–3:00 p.m.
Creating an Engaged and Inclusive Environment
Cibolo Canyon 6

Laurie A. Carter, President, Lawrence University (WI)
Ajay Nair, President, Arcadia University (PA)
Paul C. Pribbenow, President, Augsburg University (MN)

3:00–3:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break
Cibolo Canyon 6

3:15–4:30 p.m.
Working with the Board—Basics and Beyond
Cibolo Canyon Foyer

Brian J. Bruess, President, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (MN)
Debbie Cottrell, President, Texas Lutheran University
Moderator: Martin Roth, President, University of Charleston (WV)

4:30–5:15 p.m.
I Wish I Had Known What I Know Now
Cibolo Canyon 6

Marco Clark, President, Holy Cross College (IN)
Cheryl L. Nixon, President, Berea College (KY)

6:30–7:00 p.m.
Reception for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents
San Antonio Terrace

Participants of the New Presidents Program and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program are invited to attend the reception.

7:00–8:30 p.m.
Dinner for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents
Cibolo Canyon 5

Participants of the New Presidents Program and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program are invited to attend the dinner.

Hosts:
Debbie Cottrell, President, Texas Lutheran University
Randy Richardson, Presidential Spouse, Westminster College (PA)

Remarks: Marjorie Hass, President, CIC

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