AGENDA – July 7 – 9, 2024

Sunday Evening

• Opening Reception – 5pm to 6pm
• Dinner – 6pm
• Opening Session (after dinner)
• A Look at the Current Status of Higher Education
    • Session Synopsis – We will review some of the findings in the most recent Inside Higher Ed’s new Survey of College and University Presidents and have a discussion about what our MSACC Membership is dealing with.
    • Presenter/Facilitator – Tim Alvarez (Otero – Retired)

Monday Morning

• 1st Session – 9am
• The Changing Landscape of Higher Education
    • Session Synopsis – The environment from which today’s college president must navigate can be hostile. How does one stay true to themselves and their vision for their institution while also avoiding potential landmines?
    • Facilitator – Dean Fisher (CSI)

• 2nd Session – 10:30am
• 100 Great Ideas
  • Session Synopsis – One of the greatest parts of our MSACC Summer Conference is learning from each other. Please bring with you one or two of the programs or initiatives that you are most excited about at your institution. Handouts are encouraged! This facilitated discussion is designed so that every attendee can walk away with at least one great idea to bring back to their campus.
  • Facilitator – JD Rottweiler (Cochise)
• Lunch – Noon

Monday Afternoon

• 3rd Session – 1pm
• Professional Development Opportunities Panel Discussion
  • Session Synopsis – Presidents need to continue to build their network and sharpen their professional knowledge. There might be no better way than to pursue National, Regional, and Statewide Board Appointments, Professional Development Programs, and Mentorship Programs. This session will discuss various experiences in all of these opportunities.
  • Panelists – Michele Haney (RRCC-retired), Chato Hazelbaker (Northland Pioneer) – Aspen Fellow, Jane Karas (FVCC) – AACC, Joe Schaffer (LCCC) – AACC
• Break – 2:30pm
• 4th Session – 3pm
• Do I Stay or Do I Go Facilitated Discussion
  • Session Synopsis – What factors do you consider when deciding whether to either stay at your current institution or pursue another opportunity.
   • Facilitators – Stacy Klippenstein (Mohave) and Jane Karas (FVCC)

Tuesday Morning
• 5th Session – 9am
• Retirement – The Next Frontier
  • Session Synopsis – How do you know when it is time to retire? How do you determine “what’s next”? This session will provide insights from recently retired presidents.
   • Panelists – Michele Haney, Tim Alvarez, Linda Lujan, Diana Doyle
• Final Session – 10:30am
• Annual Business Meeting
• Conference Ends – Box Lunches available