Join colleagues at AASCU’s annual summer conference to explore topics related to life in the presidency. Our program theme, “Uncharted Waters,” will focus on the college and university presidency in periods of economic and social challenge to provide inspiration and practical guidance to those who must lead during difficult times.
Although attendance is normally limited to current presidents and chancellors of member institutions (and their families), the Board of Directors invites all former presidents, chancellors and family members to register for the 2009 Summer Council.
Final Program
Most presidents arrive Saturday, July 18 or Sunday, July 19 (before the Opening Session) and most depart Wednesday afternoon, July 22 (after the Farewell Brunch.)
Women presidents participating in the Women President’s Program need to arrive by Friday, July 17.
Download Program (pdf)
| Saturday, July 18 |
| 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
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Registration |
| 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Women Presidents and Chancellors Program and Working Lunch |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Male Spouse/Partner Discussion |
| 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Committee on Professional Development Meeting |
| 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Spouse/Partner Hospitality Suite |
| 5:45 p.m. |
Reception and Dinner for AASCU Board of Directors and Committee on Professional Development |
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| Sunday, July 19 |
| 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Registration |
| 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
AASCU Executive Committee of the Board of Directors |
| 8:30 a.m. – Noon |
AASCU Board of Directors Meeting |
| Noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch for New Presidents and Spouses/Partners with AASCU Board of Directors and Committee on Professional Development
All presidents and chancellors appointed since July 2008 and their spouses, partners or guests are cordially invited.
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| 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Spouse/Partner Hospitality Suite |
| 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Spouse/Partner Program Committee Meeting |
| 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Council of State Representatives
AASCU's state representatives will discuss federal policy under the new Administration and hear from states on economic conditions and actions taken by state legislatures.
Committee Meetings
- Committee on International Education
- Committee on Teacher Education
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| 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
Distinguished Alumnus Award Search and Selection Committee
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| 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
Opening General Session: California and the Legacy of the New Deal
Gray Brechin, Historical Geographer, Author and Project Scholar for California’s Living New Deal Project
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| 5:30 p.m. |
Presidential Reception
Join the AASCU Board of Directors and bid farewell to Constantine W. (Deno) Curris and Jo Hern Curris as we celebrate 10 years of service to AASCU. |
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| Monday, July 20 |
| 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
Keynote Address
Preserving Core Values in Challenging Economic Times: Access, Success, Affordability and Quality
William E. (Brit) Kirwan, Chancellor
University System of Maryland
Severe fiscal constraints are placing the values of college access and affordability under severe assault. Today’s economic turbulence requires higher education leaders to look anew at strategies to maintain these and other core institutional values. Chancellor Kirwan will share perspectives based on his work within the University of Maryland and at the national level to enhance student access and achievement while simultaneously improving efficiency.
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| 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
 Address by U.S. Under Secretary of Education
Martha J. Kanter
Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education
Ms. Kanter has been invited to meet with AASCU members to discuss the central themes of the Obama Administration's higher education policy.
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| 10:30 a.m. – Noon |
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Opening Comments:
Stephen L. Weber, President, San Diego State University, California
Presenter:
Donna Janson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., San Diego, California
Respondents:
Tomás Morales, President, The College of Staten Island, CUNY
Cyndie Shepard, Presidential Spouse, Western Washington University
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| 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. |
Brown bag lunch—no advance signup required
Presidents/Chancellors and Spouses
Plan to join colleagues during Summer Council to discuss one of the following books:
 Legitimacy in the Academic Presidency: From Entrance to Exit
by Rita Bornstein
Discussion Leaders
Joe Gow, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
Ronda Dunn, Presidential Spouse, Murray State University, Kentucky
 The Way We’ll Be: The Zogby Report on the Transformation of the American Dream
by John Zogby
Discussion Leader
Rita Morris, President, Shawnee State University, Ohio
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| 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Optional Activity
Marine Life Coast Walk/Birch Aquarium |
| 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
Taste of California Hospitality |
| Evening |
Dinner on an individual basis |
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| Tuesday, July 21 |
| 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. |
Presidential Affinity Group Continental Breakfast Meetings |
| 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
Spouse/Partner Roundtable Breakfast Session |
| 9 a.m. – Noon |
Youth Outing |
| 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
General Session for Presidents and Spouses: Are the State Colleges and Universities of this Nation Prepared for Their Impending Ascendancy?
 Kevin Starr, University Professor and Professor of History, University of Southern California
Distinguished California historian Kevin Starr will explore the financial, demographic and societal changes that suggest a new era of prominence for state colleges and universities.
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| 11 a.m. - Noon |
President and Spouse Discussion Roundtables
Join president and spouse colleagues for small group discussions of fiscal and economic issues affecting higher education.
- The Privatization of Higher Education—Implications and Options
- Economic Models: Lessons for Today’s Environment?
- Strategies for Building Leaner Organizations
- Faculty Issues in Today’s Economy
- Balancing Expectations for University Engagement and Traditional Academic Priorities
- Access and Affordability in Lean Economic Times
- Effective System Relationships
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| 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. |
President/Spouse Discussion Sessions
- Life in a Fishbowl: The Personal Privacy Dilemma
- Walking a Tightrope: Spouse Employment Dilemmas
Optional Activities
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| 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Informal Open House
All presidents, chancellors, spouses and guests are invited to stop by and visit with Muriel and Mickey Howard for an informal social.
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| Wednesday, July 22 |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
General Session for Presidents and Spouses: Leading in Turbulent Times
Penson Associates, Inc. will present a special program that draws on the firm’s long experience in working with AASCU institutions and includes commentary by several presidents and spouses.
Introduction:
Dianne F. Harrison, President, California State University Monterey Bay
Presentation:
John Moore, President and David McFarland, Chief Executive Officer, Penson Associates, Inc.
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| 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. |
Conversation with AASCU President-Designate and Farewell Brunch
 An opportunity for informal dialogue with Dr. Muriel A. Howard, who will assume the AASCU presidency
on August 1.
Presiding:
Jolene Koester, President, California State University, Northridge and Chair, AASCU Board of Directors
Presenter:
Muriel Howard, President, Buffalo State College, New York and President-Designate, AASCU
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Optional Activities
Reserve activities early. Early reservations will help ensure you get into the activities you want.
Most activities require a minimum number of participants and many have maximum limits.
If an activity does not meet the minimum number required and is cancelled, or is filled to capacity before you sign up, AASCU will offer you alternatives or refund your fees.
Descriptions of Activities
| Monday, July 20 |
| 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
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Guided Marine Life Coast Walk and Birch Aquarium Excursion
(ticketed $50 per attendee)
This two-part event will explore the best of San Diego’s marine life. After enjoying lunch on their own, attendees will board a motor coach for the California coast for a guided walk through one of the most beautiful places in the world where land and sea meet. Enjoy invigorating salt air and admire dramatic settings while learning about local beaches and history. Discover marine life, birds, plants and geological formations. After an hour and a half of exploration, attendees will board the motor coach for the Birch Aquarium for an hour-long, docent-led “Tank by Tank” walk through the Aquarium. Both segments of this activity are offered by the Birch Aquarium, and questions can be directed to the Aquarium: 858.534.3474. |
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| Tuesday, July 21 |
| 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. |
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Balboa Park: Museums and Galleries
(ticketed $25 per person)
After enjoying lunch on their own, attendees will board a motor coach for Balboa Park, the country’s largest urban cultural park. Guests may visit the San Diego Museum of Art, the San Diego Museum of Man, the San Diego Art Institute and the Mingei International Museum for free. Individuals may also choose to visit any of the other 15 museums, 20 gardens, 13 restaurants and the San Diego Zoo for an additional fee (costs average from $5-$15 per ticket for these). |
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Registration Information
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Register online using AASCU’s new registration system. (Available to AASCU current and former presidents and chancellors and their spouses/partners/guests).
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| Register via the downloadable registration form, to be mailed or faxed in. (Available to AASCU current and former presidents and chancellors and their spouses/partners/guests). |
Download Form (pdf) |
| Contact Kevin Finkelstein at 202-478-4690 to register for this meeting. |
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Registration Fees
Summer Council Meeting Registration Fee — $595
All current and former presidents and chancellors must register and pay a registration fee, even if contributing to the program. There is no meeting registration fee for accompanying spouses/partners or guests.
Sunday One-Day Registration Fee – $135
All current and former presidents and chancellors who wish to attend only the Sunday, July 19 sessions and events (committee meetings, New Member Lunch, the opening general session and the evening reception) may register via the “Sunday One-Day Registration Fee.” There is no meeting registration fee for accompanying spouses/partners or guests.
5th Annual Women Presidents and Chancellors Retreat Registration Fee — $75
In-depth discussions of case studies on contemporary issues facing presidents and chancellors in these times of challenges and uncertainty. Gain knowledge and understanding from careful deliberations and exchanges with presidential colleagues.
Youth Program Registration Fee — $65
Young people ages 6 and older are encouraged to participate. See detail below
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Deadline
Register by Monday, July 6, 2009
- Register on-line at aascu.org/meetings/summercouncil09/
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- Fax registration form to 202.478.5493.
Cancellation
- AASCU must receive cancellations in writing by Friday, July 10 for a full refund.
- Cancellations should be sent to finkelsteink@aascu.org.
- After July 10, a $125 cancellation fee will be charged and deducted from all refunds.
- AASCU is unable to issue refunds for no shows or for attendees who fail to cancel by July 15.
Refunds for group meal function tickets and activities
- AASCU is required to guarantee food functions and activities well in advance of the Summer Council.
- Attendees who have signed up to attend optional events (food functions and activities) have made a commitment, and AASCU cannot guarantee refunds for these events if the cancellation note is received after July 10. AASCU will try to re-sell events canceled late. However, if events are not resold, the attendee will still be responsible for the full price.
- Invoices and refunds are mailed within 30 business days after the meeting.
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Youth Program
Registration Fee $65 per youth
AASCU plans activities for children (minimum age of 6) and young people during the morning hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday while their parents are in sessions. Advance registration is required and parents must submit a release form before young people may participate.
Youth program participants will enjoy breakfast with their parents, before departing for activities. Experience has taught us that in many instances, the young people do not eat unless they are with one of their parents. This causes problems when they are hungry and away from the property on outings. They will return about noon, in time to meet their parents at the close of the morning sessions. We design activities based on the ages of the participants so specific information will be available closer to the meeting. Typical activities include sports, hikes, bike outings, or excursions to points of interest to young people.
Contact the AASCU meetings office if you are considering bringing young people to the Summer Council. We will maintain a list of possible participants in the youth program for other presidents to reference as they decide whether or not to bring their children. In this way, AASCU can share information that might enhance the success of the youth program. We also need to know in advance how many participants to expect so we can arrange appropriate supervision.
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Contacts for Inquiries
Summer Council Registration/Cancellation/Activities
Kevin Finkelstein
202.478.4690
finkelsteink@aascu.org
Summer Council Program
Chris Bitting
202.478.4644
bittingc@aascu.org
Women Presidents/Chancellors Program
George Mehaffy
202.478.4672
mehaffy@aascu.org
