Imagine the Possible: Sharing Our Stories for Learning and Leading
A symposium for presidents and chancellors
Contact us.Hear and share stories of learning and leading across sectors to enhance our leadership, expand our community of support, and tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Join AASCU presidents, chancellors, and distinguished thought leaders representing industry and philanthropy for a symposium designed to connect and inspire leaders across sectors. This event celebrates the achievements of women in leadership and highlights a framework for collaboration by providing a space to share insights and strategies for impactful change. Together, we will engage in collaborative conversations to develop solutions for advancing academic engagement, leverage Apple’s innovative technology to enhance learning and leadership, and explore essential tools and resources that support best practices in leadership.
Who Should Attend:
- Presidents and chancellors from AASCU member institutions
- Retired and former presidents and chancellors from AASCU member institutions
Benefits of participation:
- Presidents and chancellors will deepen their connection with one another
- Connect with industry and philanthropic thought leaders
- Share lessons learned across sectors and workshop solutions
- Identify tools, resources and best practices leaders can take back to campus
Schedule at a Glance
The symposium will be held on Apple Campus, 6900 W. Palmer Lane, Austin, TX.
| 12-4 p.m. | Apple VisionPro Demo Sign up in advance for a one-hour engagement with Apple Vision Pro technology. Sessions start at noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and require arrival to Apple Park 30 minutes before the start time. Space is limited. |
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| 5-6:30 p.m. | Apple Campus Tour and Reception |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | Dinner and Fireside Chat |
| 8-9 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
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| 9-10:15 a.m | Navigating Institutions in Crisis: Contextualizing and Compartmentalizing the Presidency |
| 10:15-10:45 a.m | Guided meditation for effective leadership (followed by a break) |
| 10:45 a.m-12 p.m. | Concurrent Workshop Block Option 1: Wellness and Creating Spaces of Calm Option 2: How Technology Can Take You and Your Institution to the Next Level |
| 12-1:30 p.m | Lunch and Keynote |
| 1:30-2 p.m | Guided meditations for effective leadership |
| 2-3:30 p.m | Leadership Challenge Activity |
| 3:30-3:45 p.m | Break |
| 3:45-5 p.m | Cultivating the Pipeline: How to Effectively Develop, Recruit and Retain Talent |
| 5-5:30 p.m | Symposium Closing |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m | Closing Reception |
Confirmed Speakers
Javaune M.
Adams-Gaston
President
Norfolk State University (VA)
Maenette K. P.
Ah Benham
Chancellor
University of Hawaii at West Oahu
Denise A.
Battles
President
State University of New York at Geneseo
Adriana
Bokel Herde
Chief People Officer
Risepoint
Jonelle
Bradshaw de Hernandez
Executive Director of Foundation Relations
The University of Texas at Austin
Lisa
Hunter
Associate Vice President for Academic Innovation and Transformation
AASCU
Jann L.
Joseph
President
Georgia Gwinnett College
Jennifer
Leary
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
CLA
Registration information
- Current member presidents and chancellors: $350
- Former/retired member presidents and chancellors: $700
- The registration fee is nonrefundable
- Members are responsible for their travel and accommodations
Symposium Partners
Accommodations
The symposium will be held on Apple Campus, 6900 W. Palmer Lane, Austin, TX.
AASCU is not maintaining a hotel block.
Suggested hotel
The Westin Austin at The Domain
The Domain is approximately a 10-minute car ride to the Apple campus, where programming will be held.
There are additional hotel options at and nearby The Domain if you prefer a different hotel group.
Questions about this symposium? Let us know.
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