Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program

January 3, 2024

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.

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