MARCH 10–12, 2017WASHINGTON, DC

NAPAHE30th Annual Conference

For Professionals Supporting Higher Education’s Leaders

National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education

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FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 20178:00–9:00 a.m. Conference Committee Work Session (Judiciary Square, Level M3)

Committee members only

9:00 a.m.–noon National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education (NAPAHE) Board Meeting (Judiciary Square, Level M3)Board members only

1:00–1:45 p.m. Conference Ambassador Training (Mount Vernon Square, Level M3)Conference ambassadors only

2:00–5:00 p.m. NAPAHE Conference Registration Open (Level M2)

2:30–4:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Sessions (pre-registration required)

1. Getting to the Sweet Spot: Balancing the Various Styles of Being a Cabinet-Level Presidential Assistant (Judiciary Square, Level M3) � Sydney M. Peterson, Chief of Staff and Secretary, Board of Trustees, Utah State University

� Aristide J. Collins Jr., Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations, The George Washington University (DC)

2. “It’s Kind of Fun to Do the Impossible”–Walt Disney (Shaw/LeDroit Park, Level M3) � Penny Perdue, Executive Assistant to the President, Governors State University (IL)

� Ken Butler, Executive Assistant to the President and the Board of Trustees, Muhlenberg College (PA)

3. Pop! KaPOW! ZAP! Superheroes Disguised as Provost Assistants (Mount Vernon Square, Level M3) � Barbara Painter, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Truckee Meadows Community College (NV)

� Susan Piribek, Special Assistant to the Provost, Washington and Lee University (VA)

4:15–5:30 p.m. First-Time Attendee/New Member Orientation (Shaw and LeDroit Park, Level M3)

� Kai S. Swanson, Special Assistant to the President, Augustana College (IL)

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� Ijade Maxwell Rodriguez, Chief of Staff and Director, Government Relations, York University (Canada)

5:30–7:30 p.m. Opening Reception (L’Hommage Bistro Français, 450 K Street NW)

SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 20176:00–7:00 a.m. Walking Group (Meet at the sculpture on the Massachusetts

Avenue side of the hotel lobby)Led by Diane Fornieri, Director of Executive Affairs and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Molloy College (NY)

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Yoga (Dupont Circle Room, Level M3)Led by Jo-Ann Bance, Certified Yoga Instructor, Executive Di-rector, Office of the President, University of Calgary (Canada)

7:00–9:00 a.m. NAPAHE Conference Registration Open (Level M2)

8:00–8:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet (Marquis Salon 7–9/Marquis Salon 10, Level M2)

8:30–9:30 a.m. Roundtable Discussions (Marquis Salon 7–9/Marquis Salon 10, Level M2)

1. Technology in the President’s Office 2. Strategic Use of Your Executive’s Time 3. Writing Tips 4. Supporting Your Provost 5. Faculty Recruitment and Budgeting 6. Presidential Transitions 7. Board Chair Transitions and Orientation 8. Presidential Partners 9. Fun, Fitness, and Food Facts 10. Executing Presidential Priorities 11. Management Challenges 12. Prioritizing Your Portfolio 13. New to the Job 14. Social Media on Campus: What Your Student Knows 15. Canadian Higher Education (Saturday Only) 16. Participating in the Search Process: Resume Reading and

Interviewing Tips and Techniques

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17. Students Serving as Staff: A Practical, Budget-Saving Approach to Office Productivity and Efficiency

18. Tips and Tricks for the PA 19. Serving the Military Student and His or Her Family 20. Building Collaborative Relationships Across Campus 21. Education Abroad—Risks and Rewards 22. Working with Today’s College Student—Understanding

Generation Z 23. Open Discussion

9:45–11:00 a.m. Welcome (Marquis Salon 7–9, Level M2)

Molly Corbett Broad, President, American Council on Education

Opening Session—2017 Plenary Panel: Is Higher Education in Crisis?

Moderator: Max Allen, Chief of Staff, Clemson University (SC) Speakers/Panelists:

1. Paul Pitre, Chancellor, Washington State University North Puget Sound at Everett

2. Deborah J. Curtis, Provost and Chief Learning Officer, University of Central Missouri

3. Sidney S. Evans, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Washington and Lee University (VA)

4. Steve Swan, Vice President for University Relations and Community Development, Western Washington University

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions I

1. Academic Affairs Communication with the Cabinet and Deans Council (Judiciary Square, Level M3) � Deborah J. Curtis, Provost, University of Central Missouri � Debbie Combs, Administrative Assistant to the Provost, University of Central Missouri

2. Student Unrest: It’s Not the ’60s (Capitol, Level M4) � Sidney S. Evans, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Washington and Lee University (VA)

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3. Tips and Tricks of the Trade (Archives, Level M4) � Heather M. Fehn, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, The College of New Jersey

� Steven W. Frieder, Assistant to the President and Corporate Secretary, Marquette University (WI)

4. University Communications—Who Says What, When, and How (Mint, Level M4) � Steve Swan, Vice President for University Relations and Community Development, Western Washington University

� Barbara Sandoval, Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Western Washington University

5. Title IX Compliance and the Role of the President’s Office (Congress, Level M4) � Jordan Draper, Title IX Coordinator, The College of New Jersey

12:30–2:00 p.m. Luncheon Plenary—PA Confidential (Marquis Salon 7–9, Level M2)

Moderator: Kai S. Swanson, Special Assistant to the President, Augustana College (IL)Panelists:

1. Robert D. Kelly, Chief of Staff, Union College (NY) 2. Stephanie Johnston, Executive Assistant to the

President, Georgia Institute of Technology 3. Andrea Baker, Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice

Chancellor and University Provost, The City University of New York

4. Bryn MacPherson, Assistant Vice President, Office of the President and Chief of Protocol, University of Toronto (Canada)

2:15–3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions II

1. A Working Typology of Chief of Staff (Congress, Level M4) � David Hood, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Johnson and Wales University (RI)

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2. Accreditation—Supporting the Work of Your Institution (Judiciary Square, Level M3) � Ellie A. Fogarty, Vice President, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

� Christina M. D’Argenio, Executive Assistant to the President, MSCHE

3. Mentoring in the Workplace (Capitol, Level M4) � Cyndie Shepard, Spouse/Partner Planning and Outreach Coordinator, American Association of State Colleges and Universities

4. To Meet or Not to Meet—How to Run a Good Meeting (Mint, Level M4) � Heather M. Fehn, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, The College of New Jersey

� Julian Demkiw, Chief of Staff, University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

5. April 16: A Case Study in Critical Incident Response (Archives, Level M4) � Kevin Foust, Chief of Police and Director of Security, Virginia Tech

3:15–3:45 p.m. Break (Liberty Foyer, Level M4)Refreshments provided

3:45–4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions III

1. Project Management (Capitol, Level M4) � Diane Fornieri, Director of Executive Affairs and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Molloy College (NY)

2. Federal Issues Overview (Judiciary Square, Level M3) � Terry W. Hartle, Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, American Council on Education

3. Presidential and Executive Searches: Everything You Need to Know to Manage Them Successfully (Archives, Level M4) � Katherine Haley, Principal, Haley Associates � Wesley R. Fugate, Vice President and Chief of Staff, Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Randolph College (VA)

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4. Common Ground: Strengthening Faculty—Administration Relations for Institutional Advancement (Mint, Level M4) � Meg Amstutz, Associate Provost for Academic Programs, University of Georgia

5. From Hiring to Empowering Your Team—Getting It Right (Congress, Level M4) � Carolyn Lanier, Chief of Staff and Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Northeast Ohio Medical University

5:30 p.m. Dinner on your own—enjoy Washington, DC!Those interested in a dinner group should meet at the sculpture on the Massachusetts Avenue side of the hotel lobby.

7:00–10:00 p.m. Moonlight Monument Tour (pre-registration required)Meet at the L Street NW entrance at 6:45 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 20177:15–7:45 a.m. Breakfast Buffet (Marquis Salon 7–9, Level M2)

7:45–8:45 a.m. Roundtable Discussions (Marquis Salon 7–9, Level M2)Repeat of Saturday morning topics

8:45–9:15 a.m. Annual Business Meeting and Awards (Marquis Salon 7–9, Level M2)

9:30–10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions IV

1. Sustainability: It’s More Than a Word (Judiciary Square, Level M3) � Michele Madia, Director of Education and Partnerships, Second Nature

2. Working with Your Cabinet (Mint, Level M4) � Max Allen, Chief of Staff, Clemson University (SC)

3. The President’s Detail: Being a Not-So-Secret Agent of Executive Success (Capitol, Level M4) � Scott D. Miller, President, Virginia Wesleyan College

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4. From Coffee Hours to Commencement: How to Make Your Event a Success (Archives, Level M4) � Laura Pusateri, Special Events Manager, Georgia Institute of Technology

5. Authenticity and Leadership: The Value of Your Story (Congress, Level M4) � Trishia S. Lichauco, Certified Professional Coach, LichauCoach

10:30 a.m. Break (Marquis Foyer, Level M2)Refreshments provided

10:45 a.m.–noon Closing Session/Plenary (Marquis Salon 7–9, Level M2)

Innovation in Higher Education: Working Together to Move Institutions Forward Moderator: Philip G. Rogers, Vice President and Chief of Staff, American Council on Education

Panelists: 1. Waded Cruzado, President, and Maggie Hayes,

Assistant to the President, Montana State University 2. James H. Mullen Jr., President, and Pamela Higham,

Assistant to the President, Allegheny College (PA) 3. T.J. Arant, Senior Vice President for Academic and

Student Affairs and Provost, and Jenny Storey, Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs/Provost, Georgia Gwinnett College

12:15–1:15 p.m. Conference Committee Wrap-Up Meeting (Union Station, Level M3)Committee members only