Pre-registration is required for this program.
7:45–8:30 a.m.
Breakfast for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners
Breakfast will be provided for participants of the New Presidents Program and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program.
8:45–9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Roadmap
Connie Holoman, Senior Advisor, CIC Presidential Spouses and Partners Program; and Presidential Spouse, Centenary College of Louisiana
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Making Connections
Connie Holoman, Senior Advisor, CIC Presidential Spouses and Partners Program; and Presidential Spouse, Centenary College of Louisiana
Lynne C. Joyce, First Lady Emerita, Brevard College (NC), and Owner, Leadership First Co., LLC
Randy Richardson, Presidential Spouse and Director of Speech & Debate and Lecturer in the School of Communication, Westminster College (PA)
Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)
9:45–10:00 a.m.
Great Expectations: A Dramatic Tour De Force, with apologies to Charles Dickens
Connie Holoman, Senior Advisor, CIC Presidential Spouses and Partners Program; and Presidential Spouse, Centenary College of Louisiana
Lynne C. Joyce, First Lady Emerita, Brevard College (NC), and Owner, Leadership First Co., LLC
Randy Richardson, Presidential Spouse and Director of Speech & Debate and Lecturer in the School of Communication, Westminster College (PA)
Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)
10:00–10:15 a.m.
Refreshment Break
10:15–11:30 a.m.
Rolling with the Roles: Current Perceptions
Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)
11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
What Do I Make of My Role and How Do I Manage It: Exploring Expectations 1
Randy Richardson, Presidential Spouse and Director of Speech & Debate and Lecturer in the School of Communication, Westminster College (PA)
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Luncheon for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners
Lunch will be provided for participants of the New Presidents Program and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program.
Remarks: Arvid C. Johnson, President, University of St. Francis (IL)
1:45–2:30 p.m.
The Gender Factor
Connie Holoman, Senior Advisor, CIC Presidential Spouses and Partners Program; and Presidential Spouse, Centenary College of Louisiana
Lynne C. Joyce, First Lady Emerita, Brevard College (NC), and Owner, Leadership First Co., LLC
Randy Richardson, Presidential Spouse and Director of Speech & Debate and Lecturer in the School of Communication, Westminster College (PA)
Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)
2:30–3:15 p.m.
What Do I Make of This and How Do I Manage It: Exploring Expectations 2
Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)
3:00–3:15 p.m.
Refreshment Break
3:15–4:15 p.m.
Sharing Stories
Connie Holoman, Senior Advisor, CIC Presidential Spouses and Partners Program; and Presidential Spouse, Centenary College of Louisiana
Lynne C. Joyce, First Lady Emerita, Brevard College (NC), and Owner, Leadership First Co., LLC
Randy Richardson, Presidential Spouse and Director of Speech & Debate and Lecturer in the School of Communication, Westminster College (PA)
Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)
4:15–4:30 p.m.
Review of Today and Tomorrow
Connie Holoman, Senior Advisor, CIC Presidential Spouses and Partners Program; and Presidential Spouse, Centenary College of Louisiana
6:30–7:00 p.m.
Reception for New Presidents and Spouses and Partners
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
Participants of the New Presidents Program and Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program are invited to attend the dinner.