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April 29–29, 2026

  • Creating Space for Now and Next: Essential Support for Leaders Doing Essential Work Part 1

    January 28, 2026
    Work is hard. Change is constant, and can be complicated. Solutions aren’t quick. And, perhaps most challenging of all, people are complex. And yet, this is the work of leaders: to build collaborative and connected teams and stakeholder groups in spite of, or possibly through, those complexities. Leading an association of varied stakeholders with divergent […]
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    January 28, 2026
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    January 28, 2026
  • Lessons from the Field: Learning from Challenges

    January 28, 2026
    This session offers a candid, real-world look at why executive searches in higher education sometimes fail—and what can be done differently. Drawing on firsthand experiences from campuses, we will examine recurring patterns that lead to breakdowns, including unclear expectations, misaligned search committees, and breakdowns in communication. Participants will leave with practical strategies and actionable insights […]
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