Sessions

A View of Leadership at Several Universities: One Woman’s Journey

Dr. Sharon L. Gaber

CPE: 1.0 – Personal Development
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advance Preparation: No advance preparation is necessary

This session will use a case study to help participants understand various models of leadership and empowerment. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Learning Objectives

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Explore opportunities to empower women on university campuses.
  • View and evaluate different models of leadership on a university campus.

Panel/Break Out Group Discussion: Leading at All Levels – How They Got Here and What They Learned Along the Way

Marta Perez Drake (Moderator)
Veronica Salazar Mendez
Shawn Charles
Sarah Cody

CPE: 1.5 – Personal Development
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advance Preparation: No advance preparation is necessary

The power of this program is gaining knowledge through shared experiences from women at different levels of leadership. This session includes panelists sharing their personal stories, participants responding to five questions focused on work experiences with other attendees in virtual breakout rooms, and sharing responses with the full forum.

Learning Objectives

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Gain confidence in pursuing leadership opportunities.
  • Better define what type of leader they are / will become through learning from the experience of peers.
  • Use connections with women professionals at all level to work toward building a network of peer professions.
  • Discuss ways to lead during challenging times.

From Success to Significance: A Leader’s Journey

Karren Alexander

CPE: 1.5 – Personal Development
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advance Preparation: No advance preparation is necessary

Do you sometimes hesitate on defining an idea, communicating it, and then influencing your organization to accept the idea? Is your confidence level hovering between moderate to low? This session will teach you the attributes to progress from being a leader of success to a leader of significance.

Learning Objectives

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand true leadership has one significant treasure.
  • Lead from the right and not the left.
  • Define key qualities that enable a person to face situations with faith in themselves.
  • Understand how opportunities for continued growth are created from setbacks or disappointments.

Leading from Strength: Negotiation Strategies for Women

Christina Cutlip
Molly McCormack

CPE: 1.5 – Communications and Marketing
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advance Preparation: No advance preparation is necessary

This session will focus on negotiating through the lens of self-advocacy. This session should move participants’ thinking about negotiating solely in terms of contract or salary arrangements to reframe negotiations as ultimately a form of problem solving. Participants will consider the many ways we have to negotiate our lives, the gendered challenges to negotiating, and the ways in which we can successfully negotiate without sacrificing one’s own interests, values, and priorities.

Learning Objectives

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Define some clear strategies on how to negotiate while maintaining authenticity with the ultimate goal of achieving one’s maximum potential.

Panel Discussion: Leading the Discussion on the Future of Higher Education

Jamie Loftin (Moderator)
Susan Maddux
Diana Kuhlmann
Nicole Trufant
Ruth Johnston

CPE: 1.5 – Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advance Preparation: No advance preparation is necessary

Knowledge, experience, and leadership are what these four women leaders, all current or recent presidents of regional Associations of College and University Business Officers, bring to the table in this open panel discussion. The session includes panelists sharing their insights on the future of higher education and will also include a question and answer session from attendees in the virtual audience.

Learning Objectives

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Discern, understand, and gain confidence in pursuing leadership opportunities at all levels.
  • Explore different ways to lead during times of change for higher education.
  • Establish a network of top-level women professionals to collaborate and share ideas during times of change.

A Seat at the Table

Dr. Karrie Dixon

CPE: 1.0 – Personal Development
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based
Program Level: Basic
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Advance Preparation: No advance preparation is necessary

Dr. Karrie Dixon will discuss her journey from an Administrator to Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. As a transformational leader in the University of North Carolina (UNC) System for more than 20 years, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of others through higher education. She is committed to expanding the academic degree program offerings to ensure the success of over 220K+ students enrolled across the state. Her endeavors include enhancing the culture and student experience, with a focus on accountability and excellence. She will share her personal story as a distinguished alumni and award winner.

Learning Objectives

After completing this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand how to foster innovative collaborations to develop a commitment to excellence.
  • Focus on leveraging resources and strengthening engagement to enhance positive culture.
  • Emphasize expertise and impact change.
  • Define transformational leadership skills.