Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program

January 4, 2024

Pre-registration is required for this program.

7:15–8:00 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.8:15–9:15 a.m. Navigating Change with Resiliency

Lynne Joyce, First Lady Emerita, Brevard College (NC), and Owner, Leadership First Co., LLC

9:15–10:30 a.m.
The Matrix: Applying Interests and Abilities Effectively

Myra Williams, Presidential Spouse, Hampton University (VA)

10:30–10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break

10:45–11:15 a.m.
Moving Forward: Plan for Success

Lynne Joyce, First Lady Emerita, Brevard College (NC), and Owner, Leadership First Co., LLC

11:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Sharing Takeaways

Randy Richardson, Presidential Spouse and Director of Speech & Debate and Lecturer in the School of Communication, Westminster College (PA) 

12:00–12:15 p.m.
Group Photo

The CIC photographer will take pictures of the participants of the Spouses and Partners of New Presidents Program.

12:15–2:00 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.

2:15–3:00 p.m.
Closing Activities

Connie Holoman, Senior Advisor, CIC Presidential Spouses and Partners Program; and Presidential Spouse, Centenary College of Louisiana

3:00–3:15 p.m.
Reflections on the Program

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)

3:30–4:15 p.m.
Mentor Mixer 

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)

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