Please apply for panels that align with your qualifications and expertise. Panel membership is limited to higher-education administrators and faculty. Thank you so much for your interest in Women in Leadership!
- From Representation to Influence: Women's Impact on University Boards
- Governance Excellence in Action: Best Practices for Collaborative Board-Executive Leadership
- Guiding the Way: Women at the Forefront of State Higher Education Systems
- The Future of Higher Education: Visions from University Presidents
- Strategic Leadership: Provosts' Role in Shaping Institutional Vision
- Faculty Recruitment and Retention: Provosts' Strategies for Success
- Strategies for Enrollment Management: Provosts' Perspectives
- Research and Innovation: Deans Driving Institutional Impact
- Deans Discuss: The Role of AI in Higher Education Today
- Advocacy and Governance: How Deans Influence Policy
- Women Leading in Non-Traditional Roles: Athletic Directors, ROTC, and Beyond
- Crisis Management: Leading Through Unexpected Challenges
- Leadership Under Fire: Stories of Resilience from Higher Education Leaders
- The Intrapreneurial Mindset: Women Leaders Fostering Innovation and Risk-Taking in Universities
- The Fight for Affordable Education: Women Leaders Advocating for Accessible Higher Education for All
- Strategic Visioning: Crafting and Communicating a Compelling Institutional Vision
- Succession Planning: Ensuring Leadership Continuity and Institutional Stability
- The Power of Personal Branding for Women Leaders: Creating a Strong and Authentic Digital Presence
- Navigating the Shift: From Faculty Expertise to Administrative Leadership
- The Negotiation Advantage: Strategies for Women Leaders to Get What They Deserve
- Balancing Parenthood and Career Development in an Always-On Culture
- Beyond Tenure: Leadership Opportunities for Women in Non-Tenure Track Roles
- Leadership Development Programs: Preparing the Next Generation of Female Leaders
- Financial Acumen: Budgeting and Financial Planning for Higher Education Leaders
- Fundraising and Philanthropy: Effective Campaigns and Donor Relations
- Maximizing Endowments: Investment Strategies for Long-Term Growth
- Cost-Effective Innovations: Implementing Technology with High ROI
- Public-Private Partnerships: Leveraging Collaborations for Financial Gain
- Budgeting for Success: Departmental Strategies for Cost-Effective Management
- Engaging Stakeholders: Keeping Faculty, Students, and Donors Informed When It Matters Most
- Transparency and Trust: Fostering Open Communication During Challenging Times
- Restoring Confidence: Strategies for Rebuilding Reputation Post-Controversy
- Understanding Media Dynamics: How Journalists Think and Operate
- AI & Education: The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Academia
- Beyond the Hype: A Critical Look at Emerging Technologies in Higher Education
- The Ethical Equation: Balancing Innovation with Student Privacy in a Data-Driven World
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizing Analytics for Institutional Success
- Breaking the Bias: Mitigating Algorithmic Discrimination in Higher Education
- Hacking the System: EdTech Solutions That Work
- Transforming Tomorrow: Women Shaping the Future of STEM Education
- Women in Research: Navigating Funding and Collaboration
- The Leaky Pipeline: Retaining Underrepresented Scholars in STEM
- Engineering the Future: Women in Leadership Roles in Engineering Education
- The Future is Now: Women Leading in Mathematical Research and Education
- Breaking the Glass Stethoscope: Women of Color Redefining Medical Leadership
- The Power of Care: Amplifying the Voices of Women in Healthcare Education
- Business Innovators: Women Redefining Business Education
- Legal Education Visionaries: Women Shaping the Future of Law Schools
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Leadership in the Social Sciences
- Trailblazing Women in Fine Arts: Exploring Creativity and Innovation in Visual and Performing Arts Programs
- The Importance of Women's Studies Programs in Academia
- Advancing Equity: The Impact of African American Studies Programs
- Women in Adjunct and Contingent Faculty Positions: Ensuring Fair Treatment
- Equity in Evaluation: Fair Practices for Promotion and Tenure
- Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Faculty
- Intersectionality in Academia: Addressing Multiple Identities
- Inclusive Curriculum Design: Reflecting Diversity in Course Content
- Addressing Gender and Race Bias in Faculty Evaluations and Promotions
- Leading with Ability: Women with Disabilities at the Helm
- Black Women Leaders: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future
- Empowering LGBTQ+ Employees in Higher Education
- Ageism in Higher Education: Women Leaders Overcoming Barriers at Every Stage of Their Careers
- Invisible Disabilities: Recognizing and Supporting Students and Staff
- Neurodiversity in Academia: Embracing Different Ways of Thinking
- Mental Health Matters: Women Leaders Championing Student and Employee Wellbeing
- Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace: Addressing Family Responsibilities
- Women Leaders in Community Colleges: Champions of Access and Opportunity
- Wellspring of Talent: Supporting Women's Development in Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- The Impact of Hispanic-Serving Institutions on Women’s Leadership Development
- Leadership in Tribal Colleges and Universities: Balancing Tradition and Innovation
Each panel has a Panel Chair who collaborates with panel members to draft question prompts, guides the conversation flow, and selects audience questions. As full panel members, Chairs are encouraged to actively contribute to the discussion.
You can opt to be considered for a Chair position by selecting "yes" to the "Panel Chair" question on the form.
You will be notified of the selection results by email. If selected, you have the option to accept or decline the speaking invitation.
To create the best possible agenda, avoid topic duplication, and highlight a diverse range of voices, the selection process may take several months. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Presenters are responsible for their own registration costs ($2499). If you accept the invitation, you must register for the conference by the deadline listed in your selection letter, otherwise an alternate may be selected. If you have already registered for the conference, and you are selected, the difference in registration costs will be refunded to you.
Presenters are responsible for their own hotel and travel costs. Hotels near campus can be costly. We recommend any business-quality hotel in Cambridge or the surrounding area. Parking around campus is limited. We recommend Uber/Lyft or taxis over car rental.
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