Sessions

Calling all poets and poetry lovers! We are inviting you to spend some time for relaxed and informal sharing. We will be featuring volunteers of all levels of mastery to share a favorite poem, be it their own work or someone else’s that they admire. The roles of the audience and readers are equally valuable.

You have won the lottery and decided to embark on new adventures! Or perhaps you are thinking about moving to a different role in the next few years. Is your campus ready for that joyous, unexpected day (well, joyous for you, anyway), or the planned day in the near future? All too often, succession planning […]

Two critical tasks all leaders must manage include building the strength of team members (e.g., bench strength) and determining when it’s time to make the next career transition. In this interactive session, attendees will learn how to apply a strategic career advancement framework in service to their teams/units to support the growth and development of […]

Based on qualitative and quantitative research, the TIAA Institute learned what areas of both satisfaction and dissatisfaction exist for college and university employees. Using insights from this work, the Institute developed an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) framework to help campus leaders better understand how to position their institution as an employer of choice. This session […]

An effective working relationship is one of the most essential at a higher education institution. As chief executive officer and chief academic officer, it is important to align on key goals. This session is a moderated conversation between presidents and chief academic officers during which they will share their expectations, what has worked and what […]

In the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education, AI has emerged as a transformative force, offering universities unprecedented advancements across university operations, academics, and student engagement. As stewards of academic excellence, chief academic officers bear a profound responsibility to harness this transformativepower ethically and effectively. During this presentation we navigate the complexities of AI governance […]

This interactive session will explore strategies to create and sustain effective networks of support for faculty and institutional leaders. A model program will be shared which provides impactful approaches that build community and inspire action. As a rising tide lifts all boats, peer support not only benefits the individual but also promotes the collective advancement […]

Boxed lunches will be provided for all Institute participants. Seminar topics will be assigned to different tables. Participants may choose a table based on the topic that piques their interest and on which they desire to have further conversation with colleagues.

This interactive seminar will unpack the intersections between personal sustainability and organizational strength and will provide participants with actionable strategies to improve their own holistic wellness, reconnect with their purpose, and build capacity among their staff. By focusing on both personal and organizational wellness, the session will help senior leaders make the units they lead […]