Speakers and Curriculum • Leading Change Institute

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Speakers

Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grant making agencies, industry, and government. The LCI’s well-established reputation as a place where its speakers can have thoughtful, serious conversations with emerging leaders in higher education means that many of our speakers return year after year to engage with participants.

Speakers for the 2021 LCI will include:

Peggy Agouris, Provost, William & Mary
Jerry Berenson, former Chief Administrative Officer, Bryn Mawr College
Michael Cato, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Bowdoin College
Loretta Early, Chief Information Officer, George Washington University
Robert Ferrara, Treasurer, MIT Hillel Foundation
Charles Henry, President, Council on Library and Information Resources
Monica Inzer, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Hamilton College
Judy Miner, Chancellor, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Charles Nolan, Regional Representative (Dean of Admission, Retired), Olin College of Engineering
John O’Brien, President and CEO, EDUCAUSE
Katherine Rowe, President, William & Mary
Celeste Schwartz, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Montgomery Community College
Kevin Wood, Research Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory

“It has broadened my perspectives in areas of inclusion, user experience and the future of higher education. This will impact how I lead and interact moving forward” —Jon Allen

“LCI has imparted the importance of holding true to your values and seeing how they can be intertwined with one’s role in higher education.” —Nandita Mani

“The interaction of principle and strategic direction that cut through many of the talks was compelling.” —Benjamin Armintor

Curriculum

The agenda at the LCI reflects the deans’ and organizers’ commitment to creating an environment where mutual trust and respect encourage openness, teamwork, and personal and professional growth. The 2020 agenda outline below is provided for reference, and is subject to change prior to the commencement of the LCI.

Day One —Getting to Know Yourself
Day Two —Higher Ed 101
Day Three —Business 101
Day Four —Case Studies/Problem Solving/Team Building
Day Five —Bringing It All Together
Day Six —Conclusion and Alumni Workshops