Speakers and Curriculum • Leading Change Institute

Speakers

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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.

Past Speakers at LCI have included:

H. Austin Booth, Dean, Division of Libraries, New York University
Michael Cato, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Bowdoin College
Richard Culatta, CEO, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Jack Dunn, Associate Vice President, Office of University Communications, Boston College
Charles Henry, President, Council on Library and Information Resources
Geneva Henry, Dean of Libraries and Academic Innovation, The George Washington University
Rodney Lehnertz, Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations, The University of Iowa
Paula Long, Senior Vice President of Engineering, Talla
Judy Miner, Chancellor, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Rory O’Sullivan, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Pedro Pérez, Chief Information Officer, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Katherine A. Rowe, President, William & Mary
Celeste Schwartz, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer, Montgomery County Community College
Kelcy Shepherd, Associate Deputy Director for Discretionary Programs, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Louis Soares, Chief Learning and Innovation Officer, American Council on Education (ACE)
Rene Stewart O’Neal, Vice Provost for Budget and Finance, The George Washington University
Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Managing Partner, Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates
Dennis Trinkle, Director, Center for Information and Communication Sciences and Professor, Ball State University
Matthew Todd, Dean of Learning and Technology Resources, Northern Virginia Community College
David Warren, President, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)

“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 below is provided for reference, and is subject to change prior to the commencement of the LCI.

Sunday, May 31—Getting to Know Yourself
Monday, June 1—Higher Ed 101
Tuesday, June 2—Business 101
Wednesday, June 3—Case Studies/Problem Solving/Team Building
Thursday, June 4—Bringing It All Together
Friday, June 5—Conclusion and Workshops