Event Details

Be a part of a special program for women seeking to become leaders in higher education administration and student affairs. This unique program will help you:

• Hone your leadership skills for working in a rapidly changing environment
• Develop a better understanding of the campus as a workplace and culture
• Share experiences with others about how campuses are adapting and adjusting to the new reality
• Create new personal networks and networking skills to better tap the higher education community
• Through presentations, small-group exercises, and discussion, gain a practical understanding of what it takes to be a leader on a college or university campus—both the challenges and the rewards. Examine the unique roles, skills, and relationships needed to lead as higher education faces and deals with the most challenging period in 50 years.

 

What you will learn:

• To effectively utilize key leadership skills: negotiation, communication, introducing and managing change, developing yourself and others, and creating effective work environments
• To develop your greatest strengths and talents through a highly regarded personal assessment tool
• To recognize and appreciate the roles, responsibilities, and perspectives of a broad range of higher education professionals
• To build relationships and improve goal achievement when working with people from across campus
• To help your institution respond successfully to the unique challenges of today

 

Who should participate?

The program is designed for women who aspire to become senior leaders in higher education. Current responsibilities should include administrative functions that regularly require decision making that affects departmental operations and involves other important relationships on campus.

Schedule

The 2017 scheduled is still being finalized, but in general, please plan for the following:

• Dec. 3: Registration open in the afternoon; opening keynote and reception in the late afternoon/evening
• Dec. 4: Educational and general sessions throughout the day; lunch and dinner provided
• Dec. 5: Educational and general sessions throughout the day; lunch provided
• Dec. 6: Educational and general sessions in the morning; brunch provided before departures

Location & Accommodations

Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034

Reduced Rate: $175.00
Cut-off Date: November 3, 2017

Book your room by phone: Call the reservations department at (866) 763-2960. Rates are available until capacity using group name “Women’s Leadership Institute 2017.”

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