Welcome
Loretta Seigley
Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Marymount University
State Coordinator, Virginia Network

Introduction of Panel Speakers & Moderator:
Patricia Cormier
President
Longwood University

Panelists:
Nancy Oliver Gray
President
Hollins University

Cheryl Thompson-Stacy
President
Eastern Shore Community College

Patricia Cormier
President
Longwood University

Housekeeping (if needed):
Marcia Quesenberry
Director of Strategic Planning & Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
University of Virginia's College at Wise

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1.Career Mapping & Mentoring - Strategies for New Professionals

Teresa Gonzalez
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
James Madison University

Katherine B. Thompson
Assistant Dean, Graduate School
James Madison University

Women who create successful mentoring relationships have increased capacity to achieve professionally. This workshop will address the changing nature of needs and concerns that significantly impact mentoring relationships in women's career progress. Participants will explore career-mapping models and strategies that can be utilized to create, develop and maintain positive mentoring relationships in the workplace.

Moderator: Carolyn Cook, Director of Planning & Budget, Virginia Institute for Marine Science

2. In-depth & Personal---More Q & A with the Presidents

Patricia Cormier
President
Longwood University

Nancy Oliver Gray
President
Hollins University

Cheryl Thompson-Stacy
President
Eastern Shore Community College

The keynote panel will welcome your questions, with a special focus on questions from women who are interested in executive positions in higher education.

Moderator: Patricia Hyer, Associate Provost for Academic Administration, Virginia Tech

3. Leadership Coaching

Susan Wilkes
Assistant Professor, Division of Community Engagement & Department of Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University

Tara Telfair
Senior Consultant, Leadership Development Center
University of Virginia

This session will provide an overview of how the growing trend of leadership coaching can be used to maximize the effectiveness of leaders in higher education institutions. The presenters will provide information about what leadership coaching is, when coaching can be beneficial, and how participants might best utilize coaches in their college or university.

Moderator: Ellen Plummer, Assistant Provost & Deputy Director of Recovery & Support, Virginia Tech

4. Unexpected Influence: Women Who Helped Shape America's Community Colleges

Anne-Marie McCartan
Executive Director, Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences

Between 1960 and 1990, America's "junior colleges" transformed from a small number of transfer-preparation colleges to comprehensive, ubiquitous institutions that serve more undergraduates than any other segment of higher education. Little known are the contributions of the women who left a singular mark on this uniquely American educational institution, especially in leading the inclusion of women, African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and others into the educational landscape. Based upon two years of research, Dr. McCartan will identify these leaders and show how all of higher education benefited from their work.

Moderator: Barbara Howard, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, Virginia Community College System

LUNCH WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER (Roanoke Ballroom)

Opening Remarks:
Loretta Seigley VP for Academic Affairs & Provost
Marymount University
State Coordinator, Virginia Network

LUNCH

Introduction of Keynote Speaker:
Rachel Fowlkes
Executive Director
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Keynote Speaker:
Betty Siegel
President Emeritus and Distinguished Chair of the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1. Advancement is Everyone's Business!

Moderator & Panelist:
Marcia Mitchell
Director, Student Support Services
University of Virginia's College at Wise

Panelists:
Christine Clark-Talley
Associate VP for Alumni Affairs
George Mason University

Tami Ely
Interim Vice Chancellor for Development and College Relations
University of Virginia's College at Wise

Donna Stanley
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Mountain Empire Community College

Mary Grace Theodore
Campaign Director
The Campaign for Virginia Tech

No matter what area you are aspiring to lead at your institution - academics, business services, athletics, student affairs, enrollment management, or the entire university - your understanding of institutional advancement is crucial to your professional growth. This talented panel will discuss the "what and why" of institutional advancement, as well as share their personal tips and stories.

Moderator: Marcia Mitchell, Director of Student Support Services, UVa-Wise

2. In-depth & Personal - More Q & A with Betty Siegel

Betty Siegel
President Emeritus and Distinguished Chair of the Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character
Kennesaw State University

Moderator: Loretta Seigley, Vice President & Provost, Marymount University

3. Advancing Your Career When You Are Not in The Majority: What Difference Does Difference Make?

Karen DePauw
Vice President for Graduate Studies & Dean of the Graduate School
Virginia Tech

Gertrude Fraser
Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement
University of Virginia

Maricel Quintana-Baker
Associate Director for Academic Affairs
State Council for Higher Education in Virginia

When we are in the minority, accentuating the unique strengths we contribute to an academic unit, department, or institution often will erase perceived "differences" that create barriers. In this session, panelists will address how women leaders can overcome challenges associated with gender, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual preference. From their personal and professional experiences, panelists will offer strategies that will enhance your effectiveness when confronted with these issues.

Moderator: Darlene Scott-Scurry, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, University of Virginia

4. Life Beyond Your "Blackberry"

Susan Wilkes
Assistant Professor, Division of Community Engagement & Department of Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University

Ever have the sense that the press of day-to-day activities and "to do" lists is making it harder to focus on the longer-term strategic goals of your work unit? Does responding to demands for your time ever leaves you feeling like your own personal priorities and values have somehow been put on hold? In this participatory session, we'll have the opportunity to pull back from daily demands, reflect on important goals, and engage in lively conversations with other women about things that matter. The session will also include practical tips for keeping priorities and long-term goals more a part of our daily awareness and decision-making.

Moderator: Anda Webb, Vice Provost for Administration and Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost University of Virginia