Higher Education Summit 
Performance Excellence in Times of Uncertainty

Higher Education Summit 1:00 - 4:00 pm on October 21, 2020

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This pre-conference session is designed for college and university leaders in academic, student support, financial and operational roles. Featuring current and past Baldrige and state quality award recipients from two-year colleges, public and private universities, the Summit will include insights from senior leaders as well as facilitated discussion sessions on key topics such as strategic planning in an uncertain future, engaging students and employees in remote learning environments and addressing issues of equity, diversity and inclusion. There will be a closing session on developing personal resilience during changing times as well as time for networking with other participants.
 

1:00 PM – Opening Panel of  Senior Leaders on “Leadership for a New Era in Higher Education” 

  • Davenport University (Private University) Michigan Performance Excellence award recipient 2020

  • Howard Community College (Public two-year college) Baldrige recipient 2019

  • Tri-County Tech College (Public high school/two-year college) Baldrige recipient 2018

  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (Public University) Baldrige recipient 2001

  • Walden University (Private Online University) Minnesota Quality Award recipient 2019

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (Public two-year college) Wisconsin Forward Award recipient 2012

 

2:10 PM – Facilitated Discussions on Key Topics (aligned with Baldrige categories and led by panelists).

No formal presentations – Facilitators introduce topic and provide an example or two and then participants share ideas and content.

 

- Strategic Planning in the New Normal – (UW Stout)

- Addressing Equity, Diversity and Racism in Campuses and Communities (Howard Community College)

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2:45 PM Facilitated Discussion on Key Topics (aligned with Baldrige categories and led by panelists)

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- Accreditation and Quality Improvement – Maintaining Momentum (Walden)

- A Leader's Role in Advancing High Performance (Chippewa Valley Technical College) 

 

3:15 PM – Becoming More Resilient:  Tips and Tricks for Keeping Yourself Healthy and Sane 

- facilitated by C. Kelly Lawrence Ottman, PhD, Leadership Portals LLC

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3:45 PM - Wrap up and next steps

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Virtual Happy Hour: Excellence on Tap 4 - 5 pm

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Nothing is more Midwestern than Happy Hour!  This casual virtual gathering brings together conference speakers, examiners, applicants, Alliance program representatives, along with old and new friends.  Grab your favorite beverage and snack, and visit the exhibitors and sponsors in our Virtual Exhibition Hall!  Our virtual  Happy Hour is open to all!

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