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.
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Friday, 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
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| 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)
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Reception with ACCU Board of Directors
Presidential spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.
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| 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Dinner
Presidential spouses and significant others are welcome to attend.
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Monday, February 6
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| 7:00 a.m. |
Optional breakfast with fellow new presidents at the Presidents-Only Business Meeting |
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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:
- 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