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Institute for New Presidents

of Catholic Colleges and Universities

 

The Institute for New Presidents of Catholic Colleges and Universities (INP) is a program open to all new and interim presidents of Catholic colleges and universities in their first two years of office. It is an opportunity to network with peers and learn from experienced leaders in Catholic higher education.

INP ParticipantsFriday, February 3, 2023 

7:30 AM - 7:30 PM (Eastern) 
The Capital Hilton Hotel | Washington, DC

This program is held immediately prior to the 2023 Annual Meeting

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Schedule

Friday, February 3
7:30 a.m. Breakfast Available
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Welcome, Overview, and Participant Introductions 
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m

Catholic Universities as a Ministry of the Church: History and Context 
This opening session sets the purposes and current challenges facing Catholic higher education within their recent historical context, as well as the ministerial hopes of the larger Church.  This 30,000-foot flyover will touch upon some key Church documents and will equip you for speaking about the purposes of Catholic education on your campus.  It will offer you a more secure knowledge base for your conversations and working relationships with Church leaders. 

Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M., President, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) 

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Leading for Mission  
Hear ways to effectively lead for mission through the various structures commonly used to do so, as well as building relationships, developing culture, and inspiring the campus community. 

Donna Carroll, President Emerita, Dominican University 

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Effective Working Relationships with Bishops and Sponsoring Religious Congregations 
This session will name ways to cultivate the legacy of the founders (including some new and emerging sponsorship models), and share effective practices for working well with the bishop and members of your sponsoring congregation.  

Sr. Maryanne Stevens, R.S.M., President, College of Saint Mary 

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Leading though the Inevitable Controversies 
This working session offers opportunities to think through ways to bring Catholic identity to bear on the many controversial matters that inevitably arise throughout the university community. 

Laurie Joyner, President, Saint Xavier University 
Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., President, Saint Francis University 

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Personal Spiritual Development and Care for Self 
This session will suggest ways to nurture your own spirit as you lead the charisms and traditions of your institution. 

Nancy Blattner, President, Fontbonne University 
Rev. James Greenfield, O.S.F.S., President, DeSales University 

4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Concluding Thoughts 
4:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Break
Feel free to head back to your rooms to refresh

5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Reception with ACCU Board of Directors  
Presidential spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Dinner
Presidential spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.

   
   
Monday, February 6
7:00 a.m. Optional breakfast with fellow new presidents at the Presidents-Only Business Meeting 
   

 

Plus A Virtual Follow-Up Session This Spring!

Friday, April 14, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Eastern) 

Topic for this session will be determined by participants.


Engage with experienced presidents on topics specific to your role leading a Catholic institution of higher learning:ACCU INP Participant Quote
  • 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 president
 
Many thanks to our 2023 Institute for New Presidents of Catholic Colleges and Universities Planning Committee for their assistance in planning this year's events!

Nancy Blattner, President, Fontbonne University, Committee Co-Chair
Dan Myers, President, Misericordia University, Committee Co-Chair
Sr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, President, College of Saint Mary
Irma Becerra, President, Marymount University
James Lentini, President, Molloy University
Dottie King, President, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

 


"Incredibly important to my education as a new president.
I highly recommend it for future new presidents."

— Past Institute Participant

Discuss current topics specific to Catholic higher education
Discuss current topics specific to Catholic higher education

Discuss current topics specific to...

Discuss current topics specific to Catholic higher education

Discuss current topics specific to Catholic higher education

Build connections
Build connections

Build connections

Build connections

Build connections

Deepen and strengthen Catholic identity and mission
Deepen and strengthen Catholic identity and mission

Deepen and strengthen Catholic identity...

Deepen and strengthen Catholic identity and mission

Deepen and strengthen Catholic identity and mission

Learn from experienced ACCU presidents
Learn from experienced ACCU presidents

Learn from experienced ACCU presidents

Learn from experienced ACCU presidents

Learn from experienced ACCU presidents

 


Questions? Contact Lorraine Sloma-Williams, Director for Executive Educational Programming


 

Other Resources for New Presidents

Annual Meeting Plenary Session

Annual Meeting

Join your colleagues to share ideas and discuss timely issues in Catholic higher education

Trustees in Catholic Higher Ed

Learn more about ACCU's interactive, online learning platform to strengthen and deepen understanding of governance topics within a Catholic context

INP Participants

2022 Institute for New Presidents 

View details and valuable resources from this past year's program designed for new Catholic higher education presidents