New Presidents Program

January 4, 2025 Cibolo Canyons 5 and 6

Pre-registration is required for this program.

Sponsored by Ellucian

7:15–8:00 a.m.
Breakfast for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners
Cibolo Canyon 5

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

Cibolo Canyon 6

Ross Allen, President, Bethel University (MN)
Joel Costa, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration, Bethel University (MN)

9:30–10:30 a.m.
Enrollment, Marketing, and Today’s Students: Getting Them and Keeping Them
Cibolo Canyon 6

Chris E. Domes, President, Neumann University (PA)
Stefanie Davis Niles, President, Cottey College (MO)

10:30–10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Cibolo Canyon Foyer

10:45 a.m.–Noon
Perspectives on Critical Leadership Issues

Chris E. Domes, President, Neumann University (PA)
Tracy Y. Espy, President, Mitchell College (CT)
Susan S. Hasseler, President, Muskingum University (OH)
Moderator: Mary Pat Seurkamp, Senior Advisor and Director, CIC New Presidents Program; President Emerita, Notre Dame of Maryland University

Noon–12:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks, Questions, Initial Evaluation, and Next Steps
Cibolo Canyon 6

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

12:45–2:30 p.m.
Joint Luncheon for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners: You Got the Job, Now What?
Cibolo Canyon 5

Kathy Wilson Humphrey, President, Carlow University (PA)

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