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Leading Alone, Leading Together:
Navigating through Tough Economic Times
Friday, April 17, 2009
8:15 a.m.-3 p.m.
Plymouth State University (Parking map)
The current economic situation is a major issue affecting institutions of higher education nationwide. Most of our institutions have neither financial margin nor psychological stamina to endure long-term "governance by anxiety." Our presidents and board members must exercise intelligent and strategic leadership, balanced with a genuine caring for the continued success of the institution and all involved. As members of the academic community we must recognize that our roles, regardless of rank or position, and the services we provide, are integral to achieving success.
Women working at all levels in higher education are invited to connect with peers and colleagues as we gather to discuss the opportunities generated during challenging times. As we strategically think about moving our institutions forward, we will explore:
- How can you take on a leadership role in your institution?
- What can you do to improve your department or area?
- Who are your allies and how can they help you to gain support for your ideas?
Leading Alone, Leading Together: Navigating through Tough Economic Times focuses on preparing women to effectively lead from any place within an organization. The present economic climate provides us with an opportunity to:
- Evaluate the health of our institutions;
- Identify strengths, opportunities, and actions to initiate change; and
- Transform ourselves as professionals, and higher education as a whole.
Guest Speakers:
- Dr. Helen Giles-Gee, president, Keene State College
- Dr. Robbie Hertneky, core faculty, Antioch University New England
- Mary Ellen Jackson, executive director, New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits
- Anne Winton Black, chairman, Board of Trustees, Colby-Sawyer College; major gifts officer and stewardship coordinator, Avon Old Farms School
- Dr. Claire Van Ummersen, vice president, American Council on Education's Center for Effective Leadership
- Sara Sawyer, director of human resources, Community College System of New Hampshire
As an ACE group, NHWHEL urges conference participants to watch Gordon Gee, president of the Ohio State University, give the Robert H. Atwell Lecture at the ACE 91st annual meeting.
Agenda
| 8:15-9 a.m. | Registration Morning refreshments |
| 9-9:15 a.m. | Welcome Kathy Eneguess, president, White Mountains Community College Sara Jayne Steen, president, Plymouth State University |
| Part I: The Economy | |
| 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Today's Economy and the Reinvention of Higher Education: Leadership and Stewardship Helen Giles-Gee, president, Keene State College |
| 10:15-10:30 a.m. | Break |
| Part II: Reflective Panel | |
| 10:30 a.m.-noon | Reflective Panel Moderated by Wanda Mitchell, Vice Provost and Chief Diversity Officer, University of New Hampshire
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| Noon-1:15 p.m. | Awards Luncheon and Address Claire Van Ummersen, vice president, American Council on Education's Center for Effective Leadership |
| Part III: Lessons on Leadership | |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Bringing it all together: Observations of self as leader Dr. Robbie Hertneky, core faculty, Antioch University New England |
| 2:30-2:45 p.m. | Closing Kathy Eneguess |
Encouraging
women to become change agents
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