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Events: Leading From the Middle 2010
"Leading From the Middle"
July 18-20, 2010
Embassy Suites Spa & Conference Center
Frisco, Texas
The conference, called Leading from the Middle, is designed for mid-level administrators at Texas two-year colleges. It is a kind of "boot camp" for deans, division chairs, IT directors, student services directors, and others as we provide key information and insights to help you succeed in your respective positions. We address legal issues, educational technology, legislative and budget orientation, leadership skills, ethics, and other areas that directly affect their performance.
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Sunday, July 18
1:00 p.m. Registration
2:15-3:45 p.m. "Writing Measurable Outcome Statements in the Context of Outcomes Assessment and Strategic Planning," Mark Hanna, Librarian, Amarillo College
4:00-5:30 p.m. "Constructive Engagement with the 82nd Texas Legislature," Beaman Floyd, Professional Lobbyist, and Richard Moore, Executive Director, Texas Community College Teachers Assocation
6:00 p.m. Reception & Dinner
6:45-8:00 p.m. "Ethics and Leadership," Myles Shelton, President, Galveston College
Monday, July 19
9:00-10:30 a.m. "Enrollment Shock: Handling the Ups and Downs," Donald Balmos, Dean of Arts and Sciences, McLennan Community College; Cynthia Gilliam, Vice Chancellor Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Lonestar College System; and Kenneth Haley, Associate Dean of Distance Learning, Paris Junior College
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. "Legal Issues in Higher Education," Frank W. Hill, Attorney at Law, Hill Gilstrap P.C.
12:30-1:45 p.m. The Collective Expert Consultation Luncheon: "Our Successes"
2:00-3:30 p.m. "Leading from the Middle of the Community: Becoming an Engaged Campus," Clark Friesen, Director of Service Learning, Tomball College; and Audrey Grams, Service Learning Coordinator, San Antonio College
3:45-5:15 p.m. “Nuts and Bolts: Managing Internal and External Constituents," Jackie Claunch, President, Northwest Vista College; Eddie Hadlock, President, North Central Texas College; and Colleen Smith, President, Cisco College
Tuesday, July 20
9:00-10:30 a.m. "Navigating Change: Reaching Your Destiny with Limited Resources," Sharon Davis, Vice President for Business Services, Mountain View College
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. "Influencer: The Power to Change Anything - Part I" Walter Ross, Certified Master Trainer, Vital Smarts
12:30-1:45 p.m. The Collective Expert Consultation Luncheon: "Facing Our Challenges"
2:00-3:30 p.m. "Influencer: The Power to Change Anything - Part II" Walter Ross
See attendee experiences from Leading From the Middle