Institute for New Presidents

Of Catholic Colleges and Universities

The Institute for New Presidents is a program open to all new and interim presidents of Catholic colleges and universities in their first two years of office. Network with peers and learn from experienced leaders in Catholic higher education — Register now and join our 2020-21 cohort!

Cost: $250 (enables access to all four events)

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ACCU will be offering webinars in fall 2020 and spring 2021. Register now and don't miss anything!
 

Friday, October 30
Topic: "Catholic Colleges and Universities as a Ministry of the Church"
Speaker:  Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, CM
3:00 – 4:45 p.m. (Eastern)

Friday, December 18
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Topic:  "Leading for Mission and Governing for Mission"
Speakers:
Thomas F. Flynn, President Emeritus, Alvernia University
Donna Carroll, President, Dominican University
Rev. Stephen Sundborg, SJ, President, Seattle University

Thursday, February 4, 2021
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern)  * 3-hour session! *
Topic 1:  "Catholic Higher Education's Relationship with the Church (diocese, congregation, Vatican)"
Speakers:
Ann McElaney-Johnson, President, Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
David Sylvester, President, University of St. Michael's College (Canada)

Topic 2: "A Fireside Chat:  Q&A with Presidential Mentors"
Speakers: 
Laurie Joyner, President, Saint Xavier University
Mary Lyons, President Emerita, University of San Diego
H. James Williams, President, Mount St. Joseph University

Friday, March 5
​3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Topic:  "The Presidency and Personal Spiritual Development/Care for Self"
Speakers: 
Colleen Hanycz, President, LaSalle University
Rev. Thomas Curran, SJ, President, Rockhurst University

Engage with experienced presidents on topics specific to your role leading a Catholic institution of higher learning:

• Managing campus controversies at the intersection of current culture and Catholic identity
• Purposes and goals of Catholic higher education
• Canon and civil law essentials for presidents
• Current issues of concern to the U.S. bishops and working with them successfully
• Governance issues with trustees, sponsoring congregations, and dioceses
• Communicating mission effectively, especially in times of crisis
• Practices to deepen your own spirituality while leading a Catholic institution

Plus, network with your peers in Catholic higher education:

• Explore impressions and questions of leading this ministry of the Church
• Develop your network of fellow new presidents
• Engage with veteran ACCU presidents

Please contact Lorraine Sloma-Williams for information.

Many thanks to our Institute for New Presidents of Catholic Colleges and Universities Planning Committee for their assistance in planning this year's events!

Laurie Joyner, President, Saint Xavier University
Mary Lyons, President Emerita, University of San Diego, Co-Chair
Ann McElaney-Johnson, President, Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
Rev. Steve Sundborg, SJ, President, Seattle University
David Sylvester, President, University of St. Michael's College (Canada), Co-Chair
James Williams, President, Mount St. Joseph University

Other Programs for Presidents

Annual Meeting

Leaders in Catholic Higher Ed

Rome Seminar