This summit has been specifically designed for Provosts and other Chief Academic Officers. If you are seeking an opportunity to step away from day-to-day managerial tasks, to think “bigger picture” about innovation and growth for your institution, and to develop your own leadership, this conference is for you.

Register 3 or more people and get a team discount! Discount will be automatically applied at check out.  

Your registration fee includes full access to all conference sessions and materials, breakfast, lunch, and access to the networking reception on Thursday, breakfast and lunch on Friday, as well as refreshments and snacks throughout the conference.
DAY ONE: Thursday, September 26, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. MT (local time in Denver, CO)

Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MT

Welcome and Introductions
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. MT

Building your Anticipatory and Strategic Thinking Capacity
9:15 – 12:00 p.m. MT
The world of higher education has changed fundamentally over the last few years and will likely continue to change and transform in new and unexpected ways. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the issues that will impact higher ed over the next decade, along with practical strategies to build and practice this anticipatory mindset. We’ll also do some sense-making—given these issues, how can Provosts take a proactive stance to seek opportunities within an increasingly complex and challenged landscape?

Morning Break
10:00 – 10:15 a.m. MT

Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT

Engaging Stakeholders for Strategic Success: A Deep Dive into Social Strategy and Engagement Moments
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. MT
In this session, we’ll explore the complex landscape of competing interests among various stakeholders and how these dynamics influence decision-making processes. Participants will gain insights into identifying and understanding these competing priorities and will also learn effective strategies for fostering productive engagement and collaboration.

Break
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. MT

Innovating for the Future of Work
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. MT
This case study from Illinois Institute of Technology will illustrate an example of how the university leadership is preparing the campus and community for the future of work.

Innovation Garage & Networking Reception (Included in Registration Fee)
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. MT

Meet us in the Innovation Garage, a cutting-edge hub where you can explore and experiment with the latest educational technologies. We have convened a collection of educational technology startups* who have designed and implemented solutions around enrollment, retention, building strong student/alumni community relations, program development, and program review. Each company will provide a brief presentation and share case studies of partner universities who have implemented their solutions. This is your chance to peek into the forefront of the rapidly evolving educational technology landscape.

*Participants will receive information on each company participating before the conference.

DAY TWO: Friday, September 27, 2024
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. MT (local time in Denver, CO)
Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. MT

7 Practices to Create High-Performing Teams
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. MT
This session explores how leading change requires cultivating high-performing teams. Too often, teams prioritize collegiality over having hard conversations because they make some people defensive. Yet hard conversations are essential, and practice can make them easier. Discover how to effectively support and teach your leaders the critical skills necessary for success, emphasizing that these capabilities are both teachable and learnable. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, you’ll gain the tools to foster a culture of excellence and innovation within your organization.

Morning Break
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. MT

Shifting Mindsets through Leadership Development
10:45 – 12:00 p.m. MT
This session will introduce participants to a case study from Vincennes University. You will learn about various ways to invest in leadership development at all levels (Faculty, Chair, Dean, etc.) and the impact this investment has on organizational culture. To have high-performing teams, people need to be supported in ways to lead creatively or to think innovatively—and these skills are teachable.

Lunch
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. MT

Visioning to Reality: Collaborative Strategies to Inspire and Mobilize
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MT
This session will equip leaders with collaborative tools and strategies to foster innovation, enhance team synergy, and drive organizational success. Explore how effective leadership can turn aspirations into reality, creating a lasting impact.

Beyond the Title: Unveiling the Roles of Provosts in Academic Portfolio Management 
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. MT
Provosts are often called the Chief Academic Officers of their institutions, but what comes with this territory? Provosts wear many hats, including managing the academic portfolio of their institutions. As academic stewards, ensuring programs are achieving key goals and performance indicators is critical. This session will cover an initiative at National Louis University aimed at building a strategic academic portfolio management culture and process. 

Planning for Ongoing Success

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. MT

In closing, we will discuss takeaways while creating accountability and commitment around your learning.

The training will be conducted in person at Academic Impressions’ Denver-based office at:

5299 DTC Blvd, Suite 1400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Nearby hotel suggestions:

Hyatt Place Denver Tech Center – 3-star hotel

8300 E Crescent Pkwy, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
303-804-0700
Distance from office: 0.5 miles if driving, 0.3 miles if walking

A room rate of $154/night is available if you book your room using this link.

This reduced rate and room availability are subject to general hotel availability and not guaranteed. So, we recommend booking as soon as possible!

Denver Marriott Tech Center – 4-star hotel

4900 S Syracuse St, Denver, CO 80237
303-779-1100
Distance from office: 0.9-1.2 miles, depending on route

A 10% discount is available if you book your room using this link.

This discount is subject to general hotel availability and not guaranteed. So, we recommend booking as soon as possible!

Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center – 4-star hotel

7800 E Tufts Ave, Denver, CO 80237
303-779-1234
Distance from office: 1.1 miles