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March 10–12Virtual Conference Schedule

Choose from a group activity or 1:1 speed networking

Group Activities: 1. First-Time Attendee OrientationHeather Fehn, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, The College of New Jersey Kai Swanson, Special Assistant to the President, Augustana College (IL)

2. MeditationJenny Storey, Executive Assistant to the Sr. VP for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost, Georgia Gwinnett College

3. Self-Led Virtual Tour

Welcome

Stefani Schuette, Conference Planning Chair, NAPAHEKai Swanson, Chair of the Board of Directors, NAPAHETed Mitchell, President, American Council on Education

2021 Opening Plenary PanelThe Higher Education Environment: What We Hear from our Presidents

Moderator: Mushtaq Gunja, Vice President and Chief of Staff, American Council on Education

Panelists: 1. Danny J. Anderson, President, Trinity University (TX)2. Jann L. Joseph, President, Georgia Gwinnett College3. Raymond J. Rice, President, University of Maine at Presque Isle

National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education for Professionals Supporting Higher Education’s Leaders

March 10–12, 2021

Wednesday, March 10 12 - 12:30 p.m. EST

12:45 - 1:45 p.m. EST

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Roundtable Discussions

1. Are You Prepared for a Presidential Transition? 2. Best Practices on Managing Campus Protests3. Cabinet Level Transitions4. Calendaring5. Canadian Institutions (Wednesday Only)6. Chief of Staff Open Conversations (Virtual Water Cooler)7. Continuing Education–What Should I Pursue?8. Developing Executive Briefings (Conference Takeaways for Your President)9. Event Planning 10. Gatekeeper11. Having an Opinion in 2021–the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!12. How to Make Your Voice Heard13. I Got the Job, Now What?14. Institutional Strategic Planning (Cabinet Level) 15. International Students16. It’s Lonely Near the Top17. My Two Cents-Ask Me! (First-Time Attendees)18. Other Duties as Assigned19. Paperless Office20. Preparing, Recording, Finalizing, and Follow-up: My Life in Minutes21. Presidential Assistants’ Open Conversation (Virtual Water Cooler)22. Presidential Partners and Families23. Provost Assistants’ Open Conversation (Virtual Water Cooler)24. Reintegration Plan: College in the Time of COVID25. Wearing Two Hats–The Art of Juggling26. When the Honeymoon is Over (First Year with a New President)27. Work/Life Balance28. Working with a First-Time President29. Working with Boards and Trustee Relations

2 - 2:45 p.m. EST

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3 - 3:30 p.m. EST

Thursday, March 1112 - 12:30 p.m. EST

3:45 - 4:30 p.m. EST

12:45 - 1:30 p.m. EST

Spotlight Sessions A, B, and C

Spotlights are 30-minute sessions providing intensive focus on a particular topic or issue faced by presidential assistants and those supporting higher education’s leaders. Modeled on TED Talks, experts in the field speak for 15 minutes, allowing time for interaction and a question-and-answer period.

A. Preparing for Evaluation Charity Davis, Director of Human Resources, Northeast Ohio Medical University

B. Small Budget? How to Make On-Campus Virtual Events Work for You! Raymond J. Rice, President, University of Maine at Presque Isle Lisa Smith, Special Assistant to the President, University of Maine at Presque Isle

C. Spearheading Special Projects Jon Kucskar, Advisor to the President, University of Maryland, Baltimore

Opening Reception

The opening reception will be purely social and fun, allowing conference attendees to visit virtual lounges. Participate in a virtual pet show; play trivia and other games; share your latest craft, current book recommendation, or favorite travel destination; reminisce about past NAPAHE conferences; network with fellow first-time attendees; or reunite with former and current NAPAHE board members.


Group Activities: 1. Meditation

Jenny Storey, Executive Assistant to the Sr. VP for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost, Georgia Gwinnett College

2. Virtual Walking Group Kai Swanson, Special Assistant to the President, Augustana College (IL)

Concurrent Sessions I

A. A Holistic Approach to Leadership Communication and Problem Solving: Challenges & Successes Cathy Thornsbury, Executive Assistant to the Provost, University of Pikeville (KY) Sherrie Marrs, Executive Assistant to the President, University of Pikeville (KY)

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B. Federal Issues Overview Terry Hartle, Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs, American Council on Education

C. Virtual Onboarding/Moving with Your Boss Jennifer Mitchell, Director of Administration, George Washington University (D.C.) Diane Conners, Director, Talent Acquisition, George Washington University (D.C.)

Concurrent Sessions II

D. All Included: Creating a Culture of Cross-Divisional Commitment Gina DeMartis, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of University Advancement, Oakland University (MI) Stephanie Lee, Administrative Associate, Academic Affairs, Oakland University (MI) Lori Marsh, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer, Oakland University (MI)

E. New to Your Job: Putting the Pieces Together Heather Fehn, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, The College of New Jersey Steve Frieder, Senior Advisor to the President and Corporate Secretary, Marquette University (WI)

F. Bracing for Impact/Weathering the Storm Richard Lewis, Vice President for External Affairs and Secretary, Board of Trustees (Retired), Northeast Ohio Medical University

NAPAHE Annual Business Meeting and Sponsor Meet and Greet

Kai Swanson, Chair of the Board of Directors, NAPAHE

All conference attendees are invited to this session, and those present for its entirety will be entered into a drawing for a complimentary 2022 conference registration.

Concurrent Sessions III

G. Building an Inclusive Culture Candace Dodson-Reed, Chief of Staff, President’s Office and Executive Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion, University of Maryland Baltimore County Jheri Willis, Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, The University of Arts in Philadelphia (PA)

1:45 - 2:30 p.m. EST

2:45 - 3:30 p.m. EST

3:45 - 4:30 p.m. EST

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Annie Byrd (Moderator), Executive Administrative Assistant, Office of Equity and Inclusion, University of Maryland Baltimore County

H. Effective Presidential Communication Strategies Victor DeSantis, Chief of Staff, Millersville University (PA) Daniel A. Wubah, President, Millersville University (PA)

I. Managing Up Rowena Clukey, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, University of Maine System


Group Activities: 1. Meditation

Jenny Storey, Executive Assistant to the Sr. VP for Academic & Student Affairs and Provost, Georgia Gwinnett College

2. Fun Jackbox Games Melinda Assink, Assistant to the Provost, Western Washington University

NAPAHE Award for Professional Achievement

Barbara Sandoval, Past Chair of the Board of Directors, NAPAHE Wesley R. Fugate, President, Wilson College (PA)

Plenary

Lessons Learned: University Decision Making in 2020Marcus Long, President, Mount Marty University (SD)

Roundtable Discussions

1. Are You Prepared for a Presidential Transition? 2. Best Practices on Managing Campus Protests3. Cabinet Level Transitions4. Calendaring5. Chief of Staff Open Conversations (Virtual Water Cooler)6. Continuing Education–What Should I Pursue?7. Developing Executive Briefings (Conference Takeaways for Your President)8. Event Planning 9. Gatekeeper10. Having an Opinion in 2021-The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

Friday, March 12 12 - 12:30 p.m. EST

12:45 - 1:45 p.m. EST

2 - 2:45 p.m. EST

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11. How to Make Your Voice Heard12. I Got the Job, Now What?13. Institutional Strategic Planning (Cabinet Level) 14. International Students15. It’s Lonely Near the Top16. My Two Cents-Ask Me! (First-Time Attendees)17. Other Duties as Assigned18. Paperless Office19. Preparing, Recording, Finalizing, and Follow-up: My Life in Minutes20. Presidential Assistants’ Open Conversation (Virtual Water Cooler)21. Presidential Partners and Families22. Provost Assistants’ Open Conversation (Virtual Water Cooler)23. Reintegration Plan: College in the Time of COVID24. Wearing Two Hats–The Art of Juggling25. When the Honeymoon is Over (First Year with a New President)26. Work/Life Balance27. Working with a First-Time President28. Working with Boards and Trustee Relations

Concurrent Sessions IV

A. A Candid Conversation about Presidential Transitions Bobbi Nelson, Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Union College (NY) Michael Sass, Special Assistant to the President, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis (MO)

B. A Recommendation on the Best Compilation of Tools/Practices to Handle Difficult Conversations Megan Clough, Director of Learning and Organizational Development, University of Maine System

C. Flipped Board Orientation, Board Meetings and Cabinet Meetings Diane Fornieri, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, Molloy College (NY) Katie Herschede, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff, Widener University (PA)

3 - 3:45 p.m. EST

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Affinity Sessions Debrief A-H

These facilitated discussions will provide an opportunity to expand on some of the content discussed during the conference and how it might apply to specific types of institutions. Sessions are segmented by institution type to enhance the conversations. Attendees will also have a chance to share challenges, strategies, solutions, and contact information.

A. Large Public Colleges and Universities (over 10,000) Candace Dodson-Reed, Chief of Staff, President’s Office and Executive Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion, University of Maryland Baltimore County

B. Small Public Colleges and Universities (under 10,000) Don-Terry Veal, Chief of Staff, Morgan State University (MD)

C. Large Private Colleges and Universities (over 5,000) Wil Ferbos, Assistant Vice President & Deputy Chief of Staff, Tulane University (LA)

D. Small Private Colleges and Universities (under 5,000) Pam Higham, Assistant to the President, Allegheny College (PA)

E. Systems Tony Mesa, Executive Secretary to the Chancellor, California State University System

F. Faith-Based Institutions Kathryn Enke, Chief of Staff and Lead Title IX Coordinator, The College of St. Benedict (MN)

G. Community Colleges Barbara Painter, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Truckee Meadows Community College (NV)

H. Canadian Institutions Cheryl Yuzwa, College Secretary and Executive Assistant to the President, St. Thomas More College, University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

Final Remarks

Stefani Schuette, Conference Planning Chair, NAPAHE

4:30 p.m. EST

4 - 4:30 p.m. EST

Virtual Conference Schedule National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education

For Professionals Supporting Higher Education’s LeadersMarch 10–12, 2021

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