2009 Winter Management and Leadership Institute Curriculum
January 16-20, 2009
Join us January 16 – 20, 2009, in Tucson, Arizona at the Tucson Marriott University Park. The WMLI is designed for those who:
have always wanted to, but have never been able to attend WACUBO’s Summer Institutes;
desire professional development in an Institute setting, with higher education colleagues;
don’t want to leave the office for a full week;
look forward to four days of interactive sessions, professional development and the opportunity to meet new colleagues and connect with other higher education professionals.
The WMLI was designed by WACUBO’s Small Institutions Committee, and will offer the same high quality, intensive experience as the Summer Institutes, but at a more convenient time for you. Originally the WMLI was envisioned as a program for business officers, senior staff, directors and managers from small institutions who cannot get away in the summer, but who seek an Institute experience with higher education colleagues. The scope has expanded to include individuals from community colleges and academic departments in large institutions who have broad responsibilities and limited staff--for those who “wear many hats.” In its first two years, the WMLI has drawn participants from all sizes and types of institutions.
The program will commence on Friday and conclude on Tuesday to minimize your time away from the office. Sessions will maximize group interaction and networking opportunities, offering timely topics, nationally known faculty, and valuable time to discuss management and leadership challenges with colleagues.
For detailed schedule, course descriptions and faculty profilles, click on the Brochure tab at the top or bottom of this page to download the WMLI Brochure
Friday
Registration begins at 11:30, with the opening welcome from Chris McAlary, Small Institutions Committee chair and Mike Unebasami, Institutes Committee chair. The first session will be an Economic Outlook presented by Professor Gerald J. Swanson, Thomas R. Brown Chair in Economic Education at the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management. Damian Chapman, fiscal officer at UC Davis, Jeanne DeMatteo, director of finance at St. Mary’s College of California and Lyrae Williams, director of budget at Colorado College will present a new session on Internal Recharges and lead a discussion on some of the best practices. Next will be a session by Jairy Hunter, president of Charleston Southern University, Leadership, Leadership Style and Campus Culture. After a reception and dinner, George Pernsteiner, chancellor of Oregon University System, will present the keynote address on the state of higher education in the United States.
Saturday
Saturday begins with an overview of Strategic Planning and Budgeting by Jairy Hunter, followed by small group work in which participants will create a strategic plan. Several of the groups will present their plans at the conclusion of the session. This interactive day day finishes with a lively session on Creative Problem Solvingand Communication Techniques by Sean Joyce, president of Omega Consultants to Management.
Dinner on Saturday and Sunday is on your own to try some of the wonderful local Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, or opt for any of the fine restaurants offering a variety of tastes to satisfy your curiosity or traditional desires.
Sunday
After a free morning, the program will resume at 12:45 p.m. Beverly Ledbetter, vice president and general counsel at Brown University, will discuss Higher Education Law and Legal Issues.
Nate Johnson, chief of police and senior director for police and parking services at Sonoma State University, will present Emergency Preparedness. The day concludes with a dynamic session on Managing Conflict and Difficult People by Sean Joyce.
Monday
We’ll begin the day with a session on Getting the Right Results with the Right Words led by Allison Vaillancourt, vice president of human resources at the University of Arizona. In this interactive session, she’ll provide practical tips for effectively communicating your written message.
Next will be a session on 360 Degree Evaluations—Using Surveys and Profiles by Sean Joyce. Rick Schlegel, associate general counsel at United Educators, will present Reducing Risk in Employee Terminations, and the day’s last topic will be an Accounting Update by Mark McGurk, controller at the University of Arizona. We’ll have a reception and dinner on Monday evening.
Tuesday
The first session will be Coaching that Turns Potential into Performance, a vibrant topic by Janina L. Latack, career consultant and effectiveness coach. Next, Allison Vaillancourt will present Can You Hear Me Now? How to Talk So Your Boss Will Listen and give many tips for better verbal communication. The WMLI will wrap up with a major issues and Q&A discussion.
Plan now to attend! Watch the website at www.wacubo.org for more details about the Winter Management and Leadership Institute in the coming months. For questions contact Monica Boulay, director, at EduSpeak@aol.com or 520-298-8680.
Use the tab below to download the program brochure for complete details about the Winter Management and Leadership Institute. For questions contact Monica Boulay, director, at EduSpeak@aol.com or 520-298-8680.
