Tentative Schedule and Program  (Updated May 16, 2013) 

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Friday, July 12

8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Women Presidents and Chancellors Program
AASCU women presidents and chancellors gather for an in-depth discussion of contemporary issues.
Convener: Linda M. Bleicken, President, Armstrong Atlantic State University (Ga.)

1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Experienced Presidents Retreat
Coordinators: Sal D. Rinella, CEO & Senior Associate, Penson Associates, Inc. and Former President, Austin Peay State University (Tenn.)

Jessica Kolzloff, President, Academic Search, Inc. and President Emerita, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Supported in part by the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI) in collaboration with Academic Search, Inc.

Facilitators with presidential and consulting experience will help presidents and chancellors reflect on their accomplishments and challenges and develop a plan for addressing critical issues and opportunities in the next stages in their presidencies. Presidents and chancellors appointed prior to July 2010 are eligible to attend. Enrollment is limited to 15.

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Spouse/Partner Planning Committee
Chair: John Wujack, Presidential Spouse, California State University Northridge

6:00 p.m.
AASCU Board of Directors and Committee on Professional Development Reception and Dinner

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Saturday, July 13

7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
AASCU Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
Chair: Mary Evans Sias, President, Kentucky State University and Chair, AASCU Board of Directors

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Experienced Presidents Retreat
Sustaining the Creative Presidency in Challenging Times

Supported in part by the American Academic Leadership Institute (AALI) in collaboration with Academic Search, Inc.

8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Spouse/Partner Programs

New Member Spouses/Partners Workshop
Walking the Tightrope of Being a Presidential Spouse/Partner: It’s All About Balance
Spouses/Partners of Presidents/Chancellors appointed since July 1, 2011

Experienced Member Spouses/Partners Workshop
Straight Talk: Lessons Learned in Our Roles as Spouses and Partners
Spouses/Partners of Presidents/Chancellors appointed before June 30, 2011 

8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
AASCU Board of Directors Meeting
Chair: Mary Evans Sias, President, Kentucky State University and Chair, AASCU Board of Directors

Noon – 1:30 p.m.
New Member Presidents and Spouses/Partners Welcome Lunch
Reflections on the First Year

Mel Netzhammer, Chancellor, Washington State University Vancouver
Dacia Charlesworth, Presidential Spouse, Valdosta State University, Georgia

All presidents and chancellors appointed since July 2012 and their spouses, partners or guests are cordially invited.

12:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Council of State Representatives Working Lunch
Chair: Tomás D. Morales, President, California State University San Bernardino

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Spouse/Partner Nominations Committee
Chair: Elizabeth G. Ross, Central Michigan University

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
AASCU Committee Meetings

• Committee on Economic and Workforce Development  
• Committee on International Education  
• Committee on Policies & Purposes  
• Committee on Professional Development      

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Opening General Session: “History and Culture of Annapolis”
Jane Wilson McWilliams, Author, “Annapolis: City on the Severn”
Local historian Jane McWilliams has written what experts call the "definitive history" of Annapolis. McWilliams is legendary among her colleagues for her attention to detail, and for being able to weaves facts into a story that flows smoothly. She promises an engaging exploration of the history of the "City on the Severn."

5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Welcome Reception and Dinner Buffet(Ticketed Event)
Join colleagues for an evening of fellowship and enjoy a buffet inspired by the Naval command, “Eyes in the Boat,” given to remind U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen to keep their vision focused squarely straight ahead when marching or in formation (menu features seared beef filet and roasted rock fish with Chesapeake clams as well as vegetarian items).

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Sunday, July 14

7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Asian-American and Pacific Islander Presidents Breakfast Meeting

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Summer Council Keynote Address: “Harnessing the Winds of Change”
Joel M. Podolny, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Apple. Inc. and Dean of Apple University

Joel M. Podolny, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and Dean of Apple Inc.'s new venture, Apple University, is the author of Status Signals: A Sociological Study of Market Competition and co-author of Strategic Management. Podolny will share insights from his academic and business career on real-life problem solving in turbulent times.

10:45 a.m. – Noon
Summer Council General Session: “Leading Change in the Academy"
Presidential Panel
Moderator: John Jasinski, President, Northwest Missouri State University

The changing environment in public higher education challenges college and university leaders to find creative and innovation ways to respond to increasing expectations with fewer resources. Campus leaders are becoming more entrepreneurial, developing partnerships, collaborating across sectors, and changing curricula and services to better meet student needs and remain competitive. This session features a panel of presidents and chancellors reporting on successful strategies for leading change in the Academy. John Jasinski, President Northwest Missouri State moderates a lively exchange among a group of presidents and chancellors discussing the ways in which they have successfully implemented significant changes on their respective campuses. The audience is invited to ask questions and participate in the process of capturing the wisdom of AASCU presidents and chancellors on this crucial topic.

Noon
Lunch on an individual basis

Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Membership Committee Lunch Meeting

1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Program at U.S. Naval Academy: “Leading Cultural Change”
Although there is not an additional charge for the program and tour of the U.S. Naval Academy, advance sign up is required.
Government issued photo I.D. required to enter the U.S. Naval Academy

Speaker: CDR Wes Huey, USN, Ph.D., Permanent Military Professor and Director Division of Leadership Education and Development

Few institutions evoke leadership and inspire respect as profoundly as the United States Naval Academy with a mission to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically into leaders of character for the Navy and Marine Corps. School buses will transport guests the short ride to the academy for a presentation on leadership in times of rapid change. Following the program, attendees mingle over light refreshments and experience a guided walking tour of The Yard—a chance to enjoy the scenic grounds and gain insights into the long and distinguished history of the Academy.

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Hispanic and Latino Presidents Discussion

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Dinner Sail aboard the Woodwind Schooner(Ticketed Event)
Few experiences capture the essence of the magnificent Chesapeake Bay as a summer sail on the schooner Woodwind II. A school bus transports guests the short distance to the dock for boarding the schooner. Participants enjoy a simple dinner, inspired by summer on the Chesapeake, and sail until sunset. Rubber soled shoes, such as tennis shoes or docksiders, are required for sailing and a windbreaker or light jacket is recommended.

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Monday, July 15

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Spouse/Partner Breakfast Program
The Spouse/Partner Guide needs to be revised! Bring your best ideas and share them with other spouses/partners during breakfast. 

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
African-American Presidents Breakfast Meeting

9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
General Session: “Creating a Leadership Culture”
John B. McGuire, Senior Fellow, Center for Creative Leadership and co-author of Transforming Your Leadership Culture (with Gary Rhodes, Leading Edge Solutions)

Where others assumed culture not to be a feasible lever for development, John’s transformation practice centers on both leadership beliefs and practices simultaneously. This focus on applied research and practical experience in partnering with client organizations has led to advancing feasible development methods that increase the probability of success through change leadership. He guides executive teams through the process of building interdependent leadership capability first, then drives a coordinated leadership strategy and business strategy both into the middle of the organization. By concentrating first within executive teams, they enhance their credibility and skills to target and advance transformation throughout their organizations.

McGuire will suggest ways in which presidents and chancellors must change their thinking and behavior to drive change in the institution.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
General Session: “Presidential Leadership and Change—A National Perspective”
Muriel A. Howard, President, AASCU

President Howard will provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities that are creating a transformative environment in public higher education. She will share her thoughts about what is keeping presidents and chancellors awake at night and provide an opportunity for the audience to participate in facilitated discussion around solutions.

Noon
Lunch on an Individual Basis

Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Discussions

• Brazil Exchange Program
  Briefing on AASCU’s 2012 presidential mission to Brazil and presentation on opportunities for AASCU institutions.
   
• Male Spouse/Partner Program
  Role and Recognition: Implications of Being a Male Spouse/Partner
  
  Speaker: Raymond D. Cotton, Partner, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C and Vice President of Higher Education for ML Strategies LLC.
  
  Facilitator: Albert R. (Mickey) Howard, Liaison to the Spouse/Partner Program, AASCU
  
  Ray Cotton, a long-time friend and partner of AASCU will engage and speak to male spouses/partners regarding their unique roles on campus. In an effort to help male spouses/partners better understand the elements of presidential contracts and compensation, Ray will address a variety of issues. He will provide an overview of the expectations in a president’s contract that relate to a spouse; help them maneuver the landscape when representing their institutions as well as respond to questions.
  Ray will share evidence and data on issues related to both the opportunities and challenges male spouses/partners face on a daily basis, on and off campus.
  
  Spouses/partners will have the opportunity to hear from an expert in presidential contracts and learn how they might change or fine tune their thinking with regard to being a male spouse/partner on campus.

Noon – 5 p.m.
Professional Consultations

• Academic Search, Inc. – Jessica Kozloff, President
   
• Penson Associates, Inc. – John W. Moore, President and Sal D. Rinella, Chief Executive Officer and Senior Associate
   
• Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C. – Raymond D. Cotton, Esq.  

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Panel and Roundtable Discussion: “Presidential Transitions: Endings and New Beginnings”
Facilitator: John W. Moore, President, Penson Associates, Inc.

This session begins with facilitator John Moore sharing information about presidential transitions gleaned from current literature and from his experience as a consultant working with boards, presidents and chancellors during periods of leadership transition. Former AASCU President, Constantine W. (Deno) Curris is invited to contribute his thoughts and insights about letting go and being resilient during periods of transition. A panel of current and former presidents shares “lessons learned” about enjoying retirement, pursuing a second career and things to consider in taking on a second or third presidency. Ample time is allotted for questions and dialogue around the issues surrounding presidential transitions.

3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Spouse/Partner Program
Join us for an energetic discussion of the book Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton, Your thinking about how to approach charitable projects just might be influenced by this book.

5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Farewell Cookout at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club(Ticketed Event)
Poised on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the Beach Club sits on historic Kent Island--a picturesque setting in which to enjoy a summer evening of simple pleasures and camaraderie. Dress to play lawn games, wander the shoreline or just kick back and relax in a rocking chair on the deck, soaking in the image of sky meeting water. The informal cookout features a picnic-inspired menu that includes a taste of the famous Maryland blue crab.

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Tuesday, July 16

7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
AASCU Innovations Exchange Forum and Breakfast

9 a.m. – 12 noon
AASCU Institutional Transformation Consortium Executive Briefing and Workshop
(Senior leadership teams participate by invitation)

A strategic partnership with Huron Education allows members of the AASCU Institutional Transformation Consortium to partner with Huron Education to assess the needs of their respective campuses, implement lasting change and achieve institutional efficiencies. Presidents/chancellors and senior campus officers (chief financial officer or chief academic officer) will learn more about the opportunity to participate in the Consortium and the methodology of Huron Education.

Program components include:

- A discussion of the outcomes, actions, operations and financial models that contribute to the university effectiveness and efficiency;

- Information on how to plan for, make the case for, implement, and measure meaningful change;

- The opportunity to learn from specific examples and case studies of operational improvements at other campuses (enrollment management, information technology, facilities, procurement to name a few areas); and

- Ways to enhance communication and manage change throughout the process.

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Tentative Spouse/Partner Program

Friday, July 12

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Spouse/Partner Planning Committee
Chair: John Wujack, Presidential Spouse, California State University Northridge

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Saturday, July 13

8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Spouse/Partner Programs

New Member Spouses/Partners Workshop
Walking the Tightrope of Being a Presidential Spouse/Partner: It’s All About Balance
Spouses/Partners of Presidents/Chancellors appointed since July 1, 2011

Experienced Member Spouses/Partners Workshop
Straight Talk: Lessons Learned in Our Roles as Spouses and Partners
Spouses/Partners of Presidents/Chancellors appointed before June 30, 2011 

1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Spouse/Partner Nominations Committee
Chair: Elizabeth G. Ross, Central Michigan University

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Monday, July 15

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Spouse/Partner Breakfast Program
The Spouse/Partner Guide needs to be revised! Bring your best ideas and share them with other spouses/partners during breakfast.

Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Male Spouse/Partner Program
Role and Recognition: Implications of Being a Male Spouse/Partner

Speaker: Raymond D. Cotton, Partner, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C and Vice President of Higher Education for ML Strategies LLC.

Facilitator: Albert (Mickey) Howard, Liaison to the Spouse/Partner Program, AASCU

Ray Cotton, a long-time friend and partner of AASCU will engage and speak to male spouses/partners regarding their unique roles on campus. In an effort to help male spouses/partners better understand the elements of presidential contracts and compensation, Ray will address a variety of issues. He will provide an overview of the expectations in a president’s contract that relate to a spouse; help them maneuver the landscape when representing their institutions as well as respond to questions.
Ray will share evidence and data on issues related to both the opportunities and challenges male spouses/partners face on a daily basis, on and off campus.

Spouses/partners will have the opportunity to hear from an expert in presidential contracts and learn how they might change or fine tune their thinking with regard to being a male spouse/partner on campus.

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Panel and Roundtable Discussion: “Presidential Transitions: Endings and New Beginnings”
Facilitator:John W. Moore, President, Penson Associates, Inc.

This session begins with facilitator John Moore sharing information about presidential transitions gleaned from current literature and from his experience as a consultant working with boards, presidents and chancellors during periods of leadership transition. Former AASCU President, Constantine W. (Deno) Curris is invited to contribute his thoughts and insights about letting go and being resilient during periods of transition. A panel of current and former presidents shares “lessons learned” about enjoying retirement, pursuing a second career and things to consider in taking on a second or third presidency. Ample time is allotted for questions and dialogue around the issues surrounding presidential transitions.

3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Spouse/Partner Program
Join us for an energetic discussion of the book Toxic Charity by Robert D. Lupton, Your thinking about how to approach charitable projects just might be influenced by this book.