New Presidents Program

January 3, 2026 Bonnet Creek Salons VII–VIII, IX, and XI–XII

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
Bonnet Creek Salons XI–XII

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
Bonnet Creek Salon IX

Barbara Altmann, Senior Advisor and Director, CIC New Presidents Program; President Emerita, Franklin & Marshall College (PA)

9:00–10:00 a.m.
Making Connections
Bonnet Creek Salon IX

Barbara Altmann, Senior Advisor and Director, CIC New Presidents Program; President Emerita, Franklin & Marshall College (PA)

10:00–10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
Center Foyer

10:15–11:15 a.m.
Innovative and Strategic Leadership for the Current Environment
Bonnet Creek Salons VII–VIII

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

Bonnet Creek Salons VII–VIII

Amy Novak, President, St. Ambrose University (IA)
Paul C. Pribbenow, President, Augsburg University (MN)

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Luncheon for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents
Bonnet Creek Salons XI–XII

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
Bonnet Creek Salons VII–VIII

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
Center Foyer

3:15–4:30 p.m.
Working with the Board—Basics and Beyond
Bonnet Creek Salons VII–VIII

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
Bonnet Creek Salons VII–VIII

Cheryl L. Nixon, President, Berea College (KY)
D.J. Washington, President, Union Commonwealth University (KY)

6:30–7:00 p.m.
Reception for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents
Waterside Lanai

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
Bonnet Creek Salons XI–XII

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

Remarks: Marjorie Hass, President, CIC