Welcome

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.

Vision Meets Execution: Leading Higher Ed Through Rapid Change
Sponsor Segment presented by Old Dominion University

As higher education faces an inflection point driven by rapid technological disruption and shifting workforce demands, navigating today's volatile academic landscape requires moving far beyond incremental change. In this dynamic 15-minute session, Old Dominion University President Brian O. Hemphill and Vice President Nina Rodriguez Gonser explore what it takes to lead through institutional evolution. Discover how senior leaders can successfully bridge high-level strategic vision with operational execution to courageously redesign, rebuild, and sustain the university of tomorrow.

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.

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?

Leading Through Change: Building Trust, Alignment, and Confidence
Sponsor Segment presented by Coursedog

Today's institutional leaders face relentless change: enrollment challenges, accreditation changes, technology modernization, shifting workforce needs, and consolidation all happening at once. Dr. Margaret Ball and Andrew Rosen explore the how transparent communication, operational continuity, and the right technologies can help leaders build trust and better serve their constituencies.

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.

Closing

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