Timing: 8am-3pm PDT / 9am-4pm MDT / 10am-5pm CDT / 11am-6pm EDT
Events listed below are in Mountain Time.
Click on titles for session descriptions.
Conference Day 1 (March 18)
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Exploring How Higher Ed is Different: Conference Overview and Introduction
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How to Be (and Coach) a Dean
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Examining the specificities of academic leadership and the competencies needed to support this kind of leadership. Featuring George Justice, author of How to Be a Dean (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019).
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Break
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By Faculty, For Faculty: Forming Dever Justice
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An interview with Carolyn Dever and George Justice on their new "by faculty, for faculty" leadership development resource.
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Lunch and Conversation
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Join us for an open conversation session. Bring your lunch!
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Building an Inclusive Culture in Academia: A Case Study
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Plácida Gallegos looks at the start-up process of implementing Fielding's Strategic Inclusion Plan, with attention to the qualities of the process unique to higher ed.
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Break
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So That Others Can Have it Better
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An interview with Kelly Mack of AAC&U about the decision that has guided her career in academia.
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Translational Scholarship for Academia
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Adrianna Kezar of USC's Rossier School of Education joins Diana Kardia for a look at translating the study of higher ed into effective practice.
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Break
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Day 1 Connected Conversations
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An opportunity to connect with others who participated in Day 1 of the conference to reflect on sessions, explore new topics and questions, and build community.
Conference Day 2 (March 19)
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The Challenge and Brilliance of Faculty Governance
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Exploring how faculty governance is a defining contributor to how higher ed is different.
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Break
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Lessons from a Faculty Whisperer
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An interview with Mark Chesler, experienced organizational change agent in academia and emeritus faculty at the University of Michigan.
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Break
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The Wild Ride of Academia
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An interview with Carrie Spell-Hansson on how The Folke Institute for Transformative Learning is informed by her years in academia.
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Break
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A Successful Career & A Well-Balanced Life
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An interview with Rena Selzer on her book: The Coach's Guide for Women Professors.
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Lunch and Conversation
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Join us for an open conversation session. Bring your lunch!
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Higher Ed Is Different: So what? Now what?
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Synthesizing observations from across this virtual conference about how and why higher ed is different - and why that matters.
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Break
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Higher Ed Is Different: Tips for Coaches and Consultants
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A follow up session specifically for coaches and consultant working with (or aspiring to work with) higher ed.
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Break
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Day 2 Connected Conversations
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An opportunity to connect with others who participated in Day 2 of the conference to reflect on sessions, explore new topics and questions, and build community.
For a full description of facilitators and featured speakers visit the Conference Directory
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