Sessions

Uniformity is not unity. Different people have different viewpoints, even when they belong to the same groups. Delivered by Moral Courage College founder Irshad Manji, this interactive plenary will reveal why honoring divergent perspectives is key to bringing people together. Manji teaches the “how” viscerally: Participants will draw from their own lives to explore the challenge of understanding, and being understood, in times of deep mistrust. Participants will explore the paradox of pluralism and creating common ground, and will leave equipped with the five core skills of Moral Courage, a toolkit for healing ourselves no less than our institutions.

Connect with representatives from sponsor organizations to learn more about their services and area of expertise.

Drawing on the familiar in-flight safety metaphor, the program explores how resiliency is not a luxury but a leadership imperative. Participants will examine practical strategies for sustaining resilience, setting boundaries, and modeling wellness for their teams. Join us for an honest, empowering conversation about leading with strength by tending to your own oxygen first.

Grounded in the belief that equity is foundational to academic excellence, this session shares how one university is operationalizing inclusion not as a stand-alone goal, but as a deeply integrated principle guiding all departments, programs, and offices. It offers a candid and strategic look into the shared work of embedding inclusive practices across all dimensions […]

Is your institution determined to improve student retention, but finding it challenging to really drive progress? Panelists of this session launched an “all-hands-on-deck” revolution to address these challenges. Two different campuses will share strategies to dismantle departmental silos and create a campus-wide culture of student success. Learn how targeted interventions in financial aid, academics, and […]

This session will explore how academic affairs, student affairs, and athletics can synergize their efforts, transforming institutional mission and values into actionable partnerships that drive academic success and improve student retention.

Collaboration is not only an idealistic concept; it has become essential in a time of constricting resources and increasing expectations in higher education. The challenges that students bring to campuses are more complex—including academic, social, financial, and mental health—requiring comprehensive attention that neither academic nor student affairs can provide in isolation. Focusing on efforts that […]

One affinity group meeting will be held during this time. Click to view details.

Schedule individual appointments with selected experts. Individual consultants’ schedules vary. Please sign up in advance by clicking the Sign up for Consultations link in the organization’s Sponsor page in the Guidebook event app.

Speak with industry-leading experts in a casual and collegial atmosphere face-to-face or via Guidebook, the Institute mobile app. Representatives from sponsoring organizations are available for conversations at their organizations’ display tables in the JW Grand Foyer.