:Leadership
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12:30–12:40 PM EDT
Welcome
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12:40–01:10 PM EDT
Building Trust as a Leader
The role of the college president faces increasing pressures -- political, financial, and more. How in an uncertain environment can leaders build trust with the public, faculty and staff members, and students? In this session, two former university presidents will share what they learned in the hot seat.
SpeakerJonathan Holloway — President, Henry Luce Foundation; former President, Rutgers University
SpeakerAna Mari Cauce — Professor of Psychology and President Emeritus, University of Washington
Interviewer Sarah Brown — News Editor, The Chronicle
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01:15–01:35 PM EDT
Sponsor Segment presented by Old Dominion University
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01:40–02:20 PM EDT
A New Compact for Colleges
Does higher ed need reforming? If so, what does that look like? The Trump administration last year proposed its Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. That proposal was roundly rejected by several major universities. Moving forward, is there a criteria for changes that higher ed develops on its own? If so, what should those changes look like? Is there common ground among different perspectives? This session will debate what’s needed from higher ed to ameliorate the American public’s concerns about cost, value, and more.
SpeakerBeth Ackers — Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
SpeakerDanielle Allen — James Bryant Conant University Professor; Director, Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation; Director, Democratic Knowledge Project-Learn; Harvard University
Interviewer Rick Seltzer — Senior Writer, The Chronicle; co-writer, Daily Briefing
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02:25–02:55 PM EDT
Bridging the Faculty-Leadership Divide
Faculty members increasingly worry that their institutions are headed in the wrong direction. Leaders, meanwhile, face political attacks, budget cuts, and a challenging enrollment outlook. Building trust on campus has never been more critical. What are the best ways to build that trust and bridge a divide that is crucial to the future of colleges?
Speaker Howard Teibel — Founder and President, Teibel Education
Speaker Lee Gardner — Senior Writer, The Chronicle; writer, “Building Trust: How administrators and the faculty can work together productively” a Chronicle special report
Interviewer Ian Wilhelm — Deputy Managing Editor, The Chronicle
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03:00–03:20 PM EDT
Sponsor Segment presented by Coursedog
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03:25–03:55 PM EDT
Navigating Neutrality
In 1967 the University of Chicago published the Kalven Report, which advanced the idea of institutional neutrality in political and social matters. Today more colleges and universities are endorsing that stance as higher ed faces a variety of public criticism. But the nuances of when to speak out and on what issues is a huge challenge for colleges. Join Steven G. Poskanzer, a former college president, to explore his new book that provides a framework for when leaders should take a stand.
Speaker Steven G. Poskanzer — President Emeritus, Carleton College; author, The University’s Voice: Principled Silence and Purposeful Speech
Interviewer Len Gutkin — Editor, The Chronicle Review
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03:50–04:00 PM EDT
Closing