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Thursday, September 15,
9:30-1:00 p.m., ET |
Research universities have long embraced a dual focus: to educate students and advance knowledge. But, these two goals often find themselves in competition with one another. How can institutions balance both their efforts to advance student success and contribute to global research?
The Chronicle brings together university leaders and prominent thinkers for an in-person event where we will explore:
- How do university leaders and experts view the challenges facing research universities today?
- Where do they see student-success and research efforts complementing each other?
- How can universities balance strategic priorities, such as climbing national rankings, increasing social mobility, and increasing faculty research?
Thank you for your interest. At this time registration is closed.
We hope you will consider joining us for a future event.
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When: Thursday, September 15, Where: FIU in Washington, DC |
Light fare and coffee will be provided in the morning as well as lunch to go at the conclusion of the event.
Student, University of California at Berkeley
Student, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Director of the UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media, University of Connecticut
Student, Harris-Stowe State University
AGENDA
9:30 AM | Networking and Light Fare
10:15 AM | Welcome Remarks
Session 1: A Strategic Balance
A Strategy for Both Research and Student Success Two leading university leaders will discuss how they balance institutional goals, making sure research and education efforts work together instead of compete.
Speakers:
Jennifer Cowley, President, University of Texas at Arlington
Sylvia Mathews Burwell, President, American University
Interviewer: Alex Kafka, Senior Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
Session 2: The Provost’s View
How does the chief academic officer work with faculty members to create the right environment to spur achievements in the lab and the classroom.
Speaker:
Elizabeth Bejar, Interim Provost, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer, Florida International University
Interviewer: Ian Wilhelm, Assistant Managing Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
Session 3: Achieving Research Goals
Universities are setting ambitious research milestones. How do they plan to meet them after a time of unprecedented pandemic disruption?
Speakers:
P. Srirama Rao, Vice President of Research and Innovation, Virginia Commonwealth University
Willie E. May, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Morgan State University
Interviewer: Alex Kafka, Senior Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
12 PM | Closing Remarks with Lunch-To-Go
SPEAKERS
Interim Provost, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer,
Florida International University
President, University of Texas at Arlington
President, American University
Senior Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Morgan State University
Vice President of Research and Innovation, Virginia Commonwealth University
Assistant Managing Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education
About Florida International University:
About Florida International University:
FIU is Miami’s public research university. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 58,000 and 270,000 alumni. FIU in Washington, D.C., is an integrated advocacy approach aimed at increasing federal support for the university’s research programs, faculty and students. Several academic units collaborate to provide learning experiences and support the placement of students and alumni in internships and permanent employment.
