Sessions

How Much is Too Much? Learning to Say No This session, led by an experienced executive coach, will explore how spouses and partners set and communicate reasonable boundaries around their availability as an asset to the college or university. The presenter and participants will share strategies for responding to the myriad requests they receive and […]

(Sponsored by Westfall Gold and Ziegler) By the Numbers: Using Big Data to Build and Shape Enrollment Success Big data can help build and shape enrollment and retention to secure long-term institutional sustainability and success at independent colleges and universities. The use of new technologies to analyze the massive amounts of data on campus in […]

(Sponsored by RW Jones Agency) Research Round Robins provide presidents access to the latest research on independent higher education topics in an open forum. Similar to an academic poster session, presidents are encouraged to visit as many tables as they like. Accelerating a Turnaround: The Data and Dashboards One President Relies On Presidents are often […]

(Sponsored by Encoura) Award for Philanthropy (Individual) James F. Dicke II and Janet St. Clair Dicke Award for Philanthropy (Organization) The Jaharis Family Foundation Allen P. Splete Award for Outstanding Service (Sponsored by Jenzabar) David L. Warren Anticipating Workforce Needs What will make a student employable in five years, ten years, or 20 years from […]

​Speak with industry-leading experts in a casual and collegial atmosphere face-to-face or via Guidebook. Representatives from sponsoring organizations at the donor level and above are available for conversations at their organizations’ display tables.

Presidents have opportunities to schedule individual appointments with selected experts. Individual consultants’ schedules vary. CIC Key Indicators Tool (KIT) and Financial Indicators Tool (FIT) Benchmarking Reports Michael Williams, Senior Advisor, Data and Benchmarking Services, CIC Financial and Retirement Planning for Presidents, Spouses, and Partners Dierdre McMunn, Financial Consultant, TIAA

A medical provider is available for basic medical needs and can administer COVID-19 rapid tests. Participants may walk in during office hours or contact the nurse practitioner at (707) 770-9812. See Guidebook for information about after-hours medical providers in the local area and other COVID-19 testing resources. Please note: Participants experiencing any signs of illness, […]

Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Convener: Dennis H. Holtschneider, CM, President Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities Convener: Kathy B. Richardson, President, Westminster College (PA) Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Convener: Charles “Chip” Pollard, President, John Brown University; and Board Chair, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities North American Association of Methodist Schools, […]

Breakfast is available to all participants starting at 7:00 a.m. Starting at 7:15, several tables will be designated in the dining area for informal conversation with other spouses and partners who would like to discuss common interests or situations. Participants are welcome to move from table to table as they wish. Discussion topics include the […]