The Inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium is an action packed, half-day event for women higher education professionals at all levels. 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.
Participants will engage with seasoned education administrators and expert practitioners to facilitate a well-rounded and life changing experience.
Each presentation will include time for a hands-on engagement activity and participants will leave with resources they can utilize as they move forward in their career.
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Friday |
Agenda |
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11:00 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. |
Onsite Registration |
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11:30 – 12:00 p.m. |
Welcome and Lunch
Host: Dr. Lisa Alcorta, Senior Vice President for Programs and Operations, HACU Co-Host: Dr. Oralia De Los Reyes, Assistant Vice President for Programs and Services, HACU Moderator: Dr. Liz Aquino, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Nursing, University of Illinois Chicago |
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12:00 – 12:45 p.m. |
Sponsorship Presentation Celebrating Our Unique Experiences Dr. Irma Becerra, President, Marymount University Dr. Emma Grace Hernández Flores, President, Universidad de Iberoamérica |
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12:45 - 1:00 p.m. |
Break |
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1:00-1:30 p.m. |
Group Activity-Facilitator |
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1:30 – 2:15 p.m. |
Valiente: Building Strength and Authenticity Dr. Adela de la Torre, President, San Diego State University Dr. Margaret McMenamin, President, Union College |
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2:15 – 2:30 p.m. |
Coffee Break |
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2:30 – 3:15 p.m. |
Navigation: Climate, Communication and Culture Presenter TBD
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3:15 – 4:00 p.m. |
Connexions: The Importance of Relationships, Mentorships, and Networking
Dr. Juliana Barnes, Chancellor, South Orange California Community College District Dr. Garnett Stokes, President, New Mexico State University
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4:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Consejos: Wisdom and Advice from Women Leaders
Work and Life Balance--Group activity Presenter TBD
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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