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
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