The National Conference of Academic Deans features outstanding speakers, panelists, and active dialogue on topics relevant to the work of all academic leaders. This year’s program will focus on the many changes we face in higher education, how we can adapt to those changes, learn to grow as leaders, and improve our institutions. Join us this summer to learn, discuss, and network with other academic leaders.

 

Conference Location: 

Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR 72035

 

 

NCAD Schedule 

Wednesday July 17

1:30 – 2:00 pm	Registration	South Lobby
2:00 – 5:30 pm	Pre-conference Workshop Incorporating AI in Higher Education Glenn Phillips, Georgetown University | Transforming Higher Education Thoughtfully Mike Casey, Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems and Analytics, University of Central Arkansas | Preparing Students for AI in the Workforce Anne Jones, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Arizona State University | Arizona State University: Incorporating AI in Higher Education	Room 111/113
5:30 – 6:30 pm	Welcome Reception	Room 112/114

Thursday July 18

8:00 – 9:00 am	Registration	South Lobby
	Continental Breakfast	Room 111/113
9:00 – 9:15 am	Welcome Michael Hargis, Provost and Executive Vice President, University of Central Arkansas	Room 111/113
9:15 – 10:45 am	Keynote State of the Sector Jennifer Latino, Senior Director of Research Advisory Services, Education Advisory Board | Reckoning with Relevance	Room 111/113
11:00 am – noon	Plenary Session
	Student Mental Health Terri Petzold, Director of Counseling Services, Kentucky Wesleyan College | Student Mental Health in Higher Education	Room 112
Noon – 1:00 pm	Lunch and Networking	Room 111/113
1:00 – 2:30 pm	Concurrent Sessions	Room 111/113
	Session for Developing Academic Leaders Joel Johnson, Interim Provost, Augustana University | Developing Academic Leaders
	Mental Health Panel Eric Wood, Director of Counseling & Mental Health, Texas Christian University Sarah Root, Licensed Psychologist, Hendrix College Terri Petzold, Director of Counseling Services, Kentucky Wesleyan College
2:45 – 3:45 pm	Plenary Session
	Campus Free Speech and Academic Freedom Adam Kissel, Former Assistant U.S. Secretary of Education	Room 112
4:00 – 5:30 pm	Deliberative Dialogue as a Tool for Navigating Free Speech on College Campuses Charlotte Strickland, Director of Employee Engagement and Enrichment, University of Central Arkansas Lesley Graybeal, Director of Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning, University of Central Arkansas	Room 111/113
5:30 – 6:30 pm	Reception – Drinks, Hors d’oeuvres, Music, and Networking	Room 112/114

Friday July 19

8:30 – 9:30 am	Breakfast	Room 111/113
9:30 – 10:30 am	Plenary Session
	Student Engagement Natalie Furlett, Senior Director of Member and Student Engagement, Campus Compact | Campus Compact: Student Engagement Tips and Tools	Room 112
10:45 – 11:45 am	Plenary Session
	Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships Marisol Morales, Executive Director & Assistant Vice President, Carnegie Elective Classifications & American Council on Education	Room 112
12:00 – 1:30 pm	Lunch and NCAD Business	Room 111/113

For more information, please contact ncad@uca.edu.