The Second Women’s Leadership Symposium is a half-day event for women higher education professionals. This opportunity will help women explore, dialogue, and learn from other women in executive leadership positions on topics related to successfully navigating the higher education work environment, building a strategic network, and becoming better prepared to assume executive roles in education or any other career field.  

The symposium will focus on women’s intersecting identities, unique challenges, and the need to build supportive structures within the professional working environment using the following as a thematic discussion framework:  (1) Celebrants-Celebrating our unique experiences. (2) Valiente-Building strength and authenticity. (3) Navegando-Navigating organizational climate and culture. (4) Conexión-Importance of relationships, mentorships, and networking. (5) Consejos-Wisdom and advice from women leaders. Participants will engage with seasoned education administrators and expert practitioners to facilitate a well-rounded and life-changing experience. 

Thursday
October 31, 2024

Program Agenda
(Subject to Change)

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Onsite Registration

12:00 - 12:15 p.m.

Welcome 

Lisa Alcorta, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Programs and Operations, HACU

Oralia De Los Reyes, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Programs and Services, HACU

Sponsor Presentation

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Celebrando: Celebrating our unique experiences.


1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Lunch

2:00 - 2:45 p.m.

Group Activity: Valiente: Building strength and authenticity.


3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Navegando: Navigating organizational climate and culture.

 

3:45 - 4:30 p.m.

Conexión: Relationships, mentorships, and networking.

 

4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

Consejos:  Wisdom and advice from women leaders.   


5:15 - 5:30 p.m.

Closing Group Activity 

Oralia De Los Reyes, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Programs and Services, HACU

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Conexión Gathering-one free drink ticket.

 

Nov. 1, 2024, Friday session 

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Special Leadership Presentation

TBD

 

To register for this pre-conference event, click here.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Paul A. Machen II Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute for Professional Leadership
Phone: (210) 576-3229
E-mail: paul.machen@hacu.net