Sample Conference Schedule
Below is a sample conference schedule from June 2021. After completing the conference and participating in the sessions below you will have practiced:
- Identifying and analyzing critical issues and challenges facing music schools
- Demonstrating an understanding of the essential operational components of higher education administration
- Developing successful strategies for implementing initiatives designed to meet these challenges
- Exploring and implementing best practices for effective leadership in music schools
- Understanding the leader’s role in fulfilling an institutional vision
- Developing skills for building, leading and engaging successful teams
Coffee, Treats, and Conversation
CIMINELLI LOBBY
Dean Strategy Session #1 - Best Practices for Effective Leadership Part 1
CIMINELLI FORMAL LOUNGE
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What defines a great leader? This session will explore the essential leadership traits, skills, and attitudes that are necessary in music school administration.
Break
Dean Strategy Session #1 - Best Practices for Effective Leadership Part 1
CIMINELLI FORMAL LOUNGE
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Lunch & Conversation
DEAN'S DINING ROOM
Leadership Blast - Essentials of Financial Management
What are the factors that drive the music school budget process? What are the do’s and don’ts of school finances?
Session #2 - Creating Inclusive School Environments
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What are strategies universities can use to identify and address challenges related to diversity, equity and inclusion? What are the best practices in implementing recommended actions?
Break
Session #3 - The Administration/Faculty Relationship
How does the effective music school leader engage faculty in transformative change at their institution?