| 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
SPEAKERS:
Roger N. Casey, Ph.D., President, McDaniel College (MD), and Chair, NAICU Board of Directors
Barbara K. Mistick, D.M., President, NAICU
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| 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
PLENARY SESSION I
A Conversation with Ken Burns
Emmy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker
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| Ken Burns is one of the nation’s preeminent documentary filmmakers and has chronicled touchstone events in America’s history for more than 40 years. Join us for an intimate discussion where Burns will offer his unique perspective on the impact education, race and equality have had as major themes in U.S. history. Attendees will also learn more about his distinctive form of storytelling and how his education at Hampshire College, where he is currently co-chairing the college’s capital campaign, influenced his career in filmmaking.
SPEAKERS:
Ken Burns, Emmy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Barbara K. Mistick, D.M., President, NAICU |
| 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
Break with Exhibitors
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| 12:45 – 1:45 p.m. |
PLENARY SESSION II
Private, Nonprofit Higher Education and the Public Good
For the first time, NAICU has assessed the breadth of the value of private, nonprofit higher education to the nation, told through narrative stories and quantitative analysis. Through the use of primary and secondary data and regional case studies, NAICU has documented the economic, cultural and social value of the independent sector on local communities and the nation.
MODERATOR:
Barbara Mistick, D.M., President, NAICU
SPEAKERS:
Frank Balz, Vice President for Research and Policy Analysis, NAICU
Michael A. Fitts, President, Tulane University (LA)
Hon. Blanca Rubio, Assemblywoman, State of California
Hon. Kelly M. Schulz, Secretary, Department of Commerce, State of Maryland |
| 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
The Conversation on the Impact Study Continues with...
Join other NAICU members for small group discussions about the results of the report and the impact of private, nonprofit colleges and universities and their contributions to society.
DISCUSSION LEADERS
Andrea E. Chapdelaine, Ph.D., President, Hood College (MD)
Billy C. Hawkins, Ph.D., President, Talladega College (AL)
Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., Ed.D., President and CEO, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU)
Sherilyn Emberton, Ed.D., President, Huntington University (IN)
Kenneth Macur, Ph.D., President, Medaille College (NY)
Terri Standish-Kuon, Ph.D., President and CEO, Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW)
Eric Spina, Ph.D., President, University of Dayton (OH)
Helen J. Streubert, Ed.D., President, Saint Elizabeth University (NJ)
Joel Thierstein, Ph.D., President, West Virginia Wesleyan College
Burton J .Webb, Ph.D., President, University of Pikesville (KY)
Marylou Yam, Ph.D., President, Notre Dame of Maryland University
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| 2:15 - 2:40 p.m. |
Welcome Meeting for First Time Attendees
SPEAKERS
Roger N. Casey, Ph.D., President, McDaniel College (MD), and Chair, NAICU Board of Directors
Barbara K. Mistick, D.M., President, NAICU |
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2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
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CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Public Policy Impact on Your Campus
Choose two 45-minute concurrent presentations from the following choice of four topics:
Strategies for Effective Mitigation of COVID-19 on Campuses
A panel of experts will discuss effective mitigation strategies to prevent and respond to COVID outbreaks on independent college and university campuses, including testing, health communications, isolation and quarantine management, and vaccine availability.
MODERATOR:
Stephen Briggs, Ph.D., President, Berry College (GA)
SPEAKERS:
Sarah Van Orman, M.D., Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Chief Student Health Officer, University of Southern California
Thomas N. Denny, MSc, M.Phil, Chief Operating Officer, Duke Human Vaccine Institute, and Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center (NC)
Should Student Debt be Forgiven?
The Biden Administration is being pressed by progressives to forgive student loan debt, though other policymakers question whether such an approach would be a good use of public funds. Hear from two experts on the pros and cons of forgiving debt so you will be better equipped to handle questions from your campus community on this topic.
MODERATOR:
Michael Schneider, Ed.D., President, McPherson College (KS)
SPEAKER:
Lindsey Burke, Ph.D., Director, Center for Education Policy, Heritage Foundation
Wil Del Pilar, Ph.D., Vice President, Higher Education, Education Trust
Free Speech Policies on Campus: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
Private colleges and universities are not subject to the same constitutional limitations as their public counterparts, nor are they required to have free speech policies. However, political pressure and new dynamics on campus have prompted many institutions to reconsider their free speech policies and practices. Learn about the key questions and recommendations you should consider for establishing or revising campus speech policies, addressing speech by students, faculty, and staff, and responding to public perception and relevant federal policies.
MODERATOR:
Sara E. Gross Methner, General Counsel, University of Saint Thomas (MN)
SPEAKERS:
Stephen D. Sencer, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Emory University (GA)
C. Todd Jones, President and General Counsel, Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio
Federal Financial Responsibility Assessments, NC-SARA and At-Risk Schools: Is There a Path Forward?
The flaws in the federal system for assessing the financial stability of private, nonprofit colleges and universities are well known. Now the system’s fiscal requirements are limiting colleges’ flexibility in dealing with the financial pressures from the continuing pandemic and threatening eligibility for National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). Meanwhile, many policymakers are increasingly interested in a federal solution to protect against college closures. Join two policy makers who are assessing possible system changes to learn what might be in store for the future.
MODERATOR:
Keith Wade, D.B.A., President and CEO, Webber International University (FL)
SPEAKER:
Lori Williams, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Diane Auer Jones, Former Principal Deputy Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education |
4:30 - 5:30 p..m.
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Sponsored Concurrent Sessions
Choose one session from a number of presentations offered by sponsors of the 2021 Annual Meeting
Diversifying Revenue Streams Through Expansion of Graduate and Online Programs
The COVID-19 pandemic has simultaneously demonstrated the importance of diversifying student populations as well as institutions’ ability to quickly move in new directions – particularly towards the creation of new online programs. These two forces can be brought together to secure the future of your institution. But how? What are the most important internal factors that need to be weighed? What market forces should be taken in to account – and where do you find such data? How do we position these new offerings in the market in a way that advances your institution without diminishing your long history of excellence? These and many other issues will be addressed in this panel discussion with two institutional leaders who have embarked on this journey.
SPEAKERS:
Robert Green, Vice President of Digital Learning, RNL
Holly Tapper, Vice President, Graduate and Online Solutions, RNL
Scott Jeffe, Vice President, Research (Graduate and Online), RNL
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Evolving Risks in Higher Ed Creating Fear in Insurance Market
The evolution of risk on a college campus, along with growing and inconsistent regulation has dramatically impacted the insurance industry’s view of higher education. This session will look at how sexual misconduct, regulatory burden, cyber attacks, the pandemic and growing monetary settlements have influenced the availability and cost of insurance coverages.
SPEAKERS:
Mary Ellen Moriarty, Vice President for Insurance Services, EIIA, Inc.
Greg Logan, Vice President for Risk Management, EIIA, Inc.
Natasha Baker, Managing Partner, Novus Law Firm, Inc.
Catalina (Cathy) Sugayan, Partner, Clyde and Co., LLP. |
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Putting the Independent Sector on Biden’s Radar: The Role Your Board Can Play
The Biden education campaign plan focused on K12, technical and community colleges and the public sector. Where do independent colleges and universities fit in? It is up to you to make the case that private, non-profit institutions produce public economic benefit. This session will help presidents advise their boards on how independent institutions can demonstrate their role in advancing the Biden agenda to “Provide every middle and high school student a path to a successful career.” We will examine lessons from the public sector and provide specific steps each board can take to merit the favor of the new administration.
MODERATOR
Chris Moloney, Director of Strategy and Transformation Practice, AGB Consulting
SPEAKERS
Peter Lake, Professor of Law, Charles A. Dana Chair and Director, Center for Excellence in Higher Education Law and Policy, Stetson University (FL)
Kevin McCarthy, Specialist, AGB Consulting and Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, Slippery Rock University (PA)
B. David Rowe, Ph.D., Adaptive Governance Practice Leader, AGB Consulting and Interim President, Lancaster Theological Seminary (PA) |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
CCCU President’s Gathering & Government Relations Update
Join leaders of other CCCU member institutions for this gathering to fellowship, and hear about and discuss the potential implications of the Biden administration on Christian higher education.
SPEAKER:
Shirley V. Hoogstra, J.D., President, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities |
| 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. |
Government Relations Roundtable
Ask members of the NAICU Government Relations Team questions about the latest developments in Washington, including COVID relief funds, changes to the FASFA, Pell Grant program developments, outlook for changes in regulations and tax policy as well as other current issues.
MODERATOR
Gayle D. Beebe, Ph.D., President, Westmont College (CA)
SPEAKERS:
Sarah A. Flanagan, Vice President for Government Relations and Policy Development
Jody Feder, Director of Accountability and Regulatory Affairs
Stephanie Giesecke, Director of Budget and Appropriations
Emmanual A. Guillory, Director of Student and Institutional Aid Policy
Karin L. Johns, Director of Tax Policy
Robert (Bo) Newsome, Director of Outreach and
State Relations |