Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and chair, AASCU Board of Directors 

Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president, Texas A&M University-San Antonio,
and chair, AASCU Board of Directors 

Heidi M. Anderson, president, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and chair, Council of State Representatives 

Women Presidents and Chancellors Program 

Gloria J. Gibson, president, Northeastern Illinois University, and co-chair,
Women Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group 

Denise A. Battles, president, State University of New York at Geneseo, and co-chair, Women Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group 

Welcome and Networking Hour 

SPEAKERS:  

Mike Matson, presidential spouse, Texas A&M University-San Antonio  

Alison N. Nooks, presidential spouse, Gordon State College (GA)  

LIVESTREAMED 

Welcome and Plenary Session:
Leadership in the Fade of Crisis   Support provided by Eos Foundation 

WELCOME: 

Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president, Texas A&M University-San Antonio,
and chair, AASCU Board of Directors  

MODERATOR: 

Mildred García, president, AASCU 

SPEAKERS:  

Jolene Koester, interim chancellor, The California State University 

Deborah F. Stanley, interim chancellor, The State University of New York 

CLOSING: 

Karrie G. Dixon, chancellor, Elizabeth City State University (NC) 

Featuring the California State University San Marcos Jazz Ensemble 

REMARKS:  

Liz Morse, managing director, head of associations, TIAA 

Hispanic Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group (Breakfast) 

Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, president, California State University, Fresno, and chair, Hispanic Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group 

Asian American/Pacific Islander Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group (Breakfast) 

Ellen Junn, president, California State University, Stanislaus, and chair, Asian American/Pacific Islander Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group 

The Art and Science of Supporting Adult Learners   Support provided by CAEL 

Scott A. Campbell, vice president for partnership development, Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)  

Increasing ROI With Data-Informed Student Success Initiatives  
Support provided by Civitas Learning 

Steve Turner, president, Northeastern State University (OK) 

LIVESTREAMED 

The Next Chapter of Higher Education Leadership 

WELCOME: 

Ellen J. Neufeldt, president, California State University San Marcos 

Adela de la Torre, president, San Diego State University (CA) 

SPEAKER:  

Amit Sevak, president and CEO, Educational Testing Service (ETS) 

CLOSING:  

Timothy Mottet, president, Colorado State University Pueblo 

Support provided by Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and ETS 

Regional and Economic Development Award 

Civic Learning and Community Engagement Award 

Retire Inequality: Financial Wellness for All 

SPEAKERS: 

Kristin G. Esterberg, chancellor, University of Washington Bothell  

Shelly Eweka, senior director, financial planning strategy, TIAA 

Robert Murray, managing director, higher education sales, TIAA     

Dynamic Changes in College Athletics: Hear From the Experts 

MODERATOR: 

Andy Feinstein, president, University of Northern Colorado 

SPEAKERS:  

Dan Butterly, commissioner, The Big West Conference 

Jennifer Fraser, director of Division I governance, NCAA 

Bill McGillis, associate vice president and executive director of athletics, University of San Diego (CA) 

Tom Wistrcill, commissioner, Big Sky Conference 

Strategic Enrollment   Support provided by RNL 

SPEAKERS:  

Virginia “Ginny” Arthur, president, Metropolitan State University (MN) 

Eric Groves, senior vice president, campus partnerships, Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) 

Roundtables and Lunch 

SPEAKERS:  

Jessica Berger, vice president of university advancement and executive director, California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Foundation 

Tressa Kelly, presidential spouse, University of West Georgia 

Alison N. Nooks, presidential spouse, Gordon State College (GA)  

Leon Roberts Jr., presidential spouse, University of Maryland Eastern Shore 

Julie Virjee, presidential spouse, California State University, Fullerton 

John Patrick Walsh, director of federal relations and policy analysis, AASCU 

Advisory Committee on Membership (Lunch) 

Richard J. Helldobler, president, William Paterson University (NJ), and chair, Advisory Committee on Membership 

Committee on Professional Development (Lunch) 

Andy Feinstein, president, University of Northern Colorado, and co-chair, Committee on Professional Development 

Zulma R. Toro, president, Central Connecticut State University, and co-chair, Committee on Professional Development 

Committee on Student Success (Lunch) 

Tomás D. Morales, president, California State University, San Bernardino, and chair, Committee on Student Success 

International Education Committee (Lunch) 

Daniel A. Wubah, president, Millersville University (PA), and chair, International Education Committee 

Committee on Research (Lunch) 

LIVESTREAMED 

Updates From the Department of Education and the Hill 

WELCOME: 

Heidi M. Anderson, president, University of Maryland Eastern Shore 

FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

SPEAKER: 

James Kvaal, under secretary, Department of Education 

IN CONVERSATION WITH: 

James T. Minor, chancellor, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 

FROM THE HILL 

SPEAKERS: 

Luis Maldonado, vice president for government relations and policy analysis, AASCU  

John Patrick Walsh, director of federal relations and policy analysis, AASCU 

Support provided by Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and ETS 

Student Success and College Completion Award 

Sustainability and Sustainable Development Award 

Group Activity 

Academic Program Evaluation: Markets, Margins, Enrollment, and the Missing Ingredient: DEI   Support provided by Gray Associates 

Robert Atkins, founder and CEO, Gray Associates 

Emily Cutrer, president, Texas A&M University-Texarkana  

Milagros “Milly” Peña, president, Purchase College, State University of New York 

Mergers, Alliances, Consolidations: New Models Emerging 

WELCOME: 

Richard J. Helldobler, president, William Paterson University (NJ) 

SPEAKERS: 

Parwinder Grewal, president, Vermont State University 

Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, president, Pennsylvania Western University 

MODERATOR: 

Brian Prescott, vice president, National Center for Higher Education Management Systems 

The Strategic Talent Management Imperative:
Strengthening Your Ability to Compete in a Volatile Market 

Support provided by EAB 

SPEAKER: 

Khadish O. Franklin, managing director and team lead, Research Advisory Services, EAB 

Alisa White, president, Sam Houston State University (TX) 

The Threat to Democracy and Higher Education’s Responsibility  

SPEAKERS:  

Antonia Hernández, president and CEO, California Community Foundation 

Maya Wiley, president and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights 

IN CONVERSATION WITH: 

Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president, Texas A&M University-San Antonio,
and chair, AASCU Board of Directors 

Charles L. Welch, president, Arkansas State University System 

CLOSING:  

Ronald S. Rochon, president, University of Southern Indiana 

Support provided by Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and ETS 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Award 

Leadership Development and Diversity Award 

Featuring the San Diego State University Jazz Band 

REMARKS:  

Amy Schwartz, principal, office of the president, EAB 

REMARKS:  

Jay Lemons, president, Academic Search 

Alex White, founding partner, MARKETview 

African American Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group (Breakfast) 

Karrie G. Dixon, chancellor, Elizabeth City State University (NC), and chair, African American Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group 

Matt Ceppi, executive director, AASCU Consulting 

New Member Welcome and Orientation (Breakfast) 

Mike Matson, presidential spouse, Texas A&M University-San Antonio  

Alison N. Nooks, presidential spouse, Gordon State College (GA)  

A Systemwide Approach to Student and Staff Career Advancement  

Support provided by Coursera 

James Henderson, president, University of Louisiana System  

Nathan Lippe, strategic university business development manager, Coursera 

Engagement and Empathy: Insights From Sodexo’s Student Lifestyle Survey    Support provided by Sodexo 

Julia Pfeifer, national senior director, growth and consumer experience marketing, Sodexo 

Cal Thetford, chief operating officer, Sodexo Universities, Sodexo 

Council of Presidents Annual Business Meeting 

SPEAKERS:  

Heidi M. Anderson, president, University of Maryland Eastern Shore,
and chair-elect, AASCU Board of Directors  

Mildred García, president, AASCU 

Timothy Mottet, president, Colorado State University Pueblo, and treasurer, AASCU Board of Directors 

Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president, Texas A&M University-San Antonio,
and chair, AASCU Board of Directors 

The Changing Presidency  Support provided by Academic Search 

Steven E. Titus, executive coaching practice leader and senior executive coach, Academic Search 

Strengthening Student Outcomes Beyond Completion: Research and Practice   Support provided by Strada Education 

Dave Clayton, senior vice president of research, Strada Education Network 

Kimberly Sluis, vice president of programs, Strada Education Network       

National Association of System Heads (NASH) Institute for System Innovation and Improvement: Focus on Transfer 

Shonda Gibson, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, The Texas A&M University System 

Rebecca Martin, executive director, NASH 

Maximizing the Journey 

LIVESTREAMED 

Distinguished Alumnus Award Presentation and
President-to-Presidents Lecture Program   Support provided by Ellucian 

INTRODUCTION: 

Nancy Niemi, president, Framingham State University (MA)  

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS  SPEAKER:  

Paul J. LeBlanc, president, Southern New Hampshire University 

INTRODUCTION: 

Charles L. Welch, president, Arkansas State University System 

PRESIDENT-TO-PRESIDENTS  SPEAKER:  

F. Javier Cevallos, President-in-Residence, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and former president, Framingham State University 

Support provided by Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and ETS 

Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Teacher Education Award  

Postsecondary Value Commission Task Force (Lunch) 

Committee on Sustainable Development (Lunch) 

Rural Presidents and Chancellors Committee (Lunch) 

Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) Executive Steering Committee (Lunch) 

Ronald S. Rochon, president, University of Southern Indiana, and chair, MLI Executive Steering Committee 

LGBTQ Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group (Lunch) 

Richard J. Helldobler, president, William Paterson University (NJ), and chair, LGBTQ Presidents and Chancellors Affinity Group 

Resilient and Agile: Institutional Transformation for the Long Term at USC Upstate 

Kenneth W. Dobbins, senior consultant, AASCU Consulting 

Bennie L. Harris, chancellor, University of South Carolina Upstate 

Enhancing Experiences: One University’s Approach to Becoming an Institution of Impact    Support provided by Wiley University Services 

Jay Hatcher, senior vice president for business development and client management, Wiley University Services 

Ken Tucker, president, The University of West Alabama 

LIVESTREAMED 

Stewards of Place 

SPEAKERS: 

Kevin R. McClure, associate professor of higher education, Watson College of Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington 

Cecilia Orphan, assistant professor, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver, and director of partnerships, Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges 

PANELISTS: 

Mark A. Nook, president, University of Northern Iowa and 

Kirk Nooks, president, Gordon State College (GA) 

MODERATOR: 

Ashish Vaidya, president, Northern Kentucky University 

Cynthia Teniente-Matson, president, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and chair, AASCU Board of Directors 

Heidi M. Anderson, president, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and chair-elect, AASCU Board of Directors 

Mildred García, president, AASCU 

REMARKS: 

Lucille Sansing, senior consultant, The Registry