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Member College and University PR Departments

If you would like to submit a press release and commensurate link to the announcement on your own college website, please send the information to Dr. Monika Bissell, CHACU President.

Spring 2023 Professional Development Conference

Sunday, April 2, 2023
through
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Location: Charlotte, NC

Open to ALL CHACU colleagues. Featuring Monday professional development workshops, a Tuesday morning emerging leaders feature, and ample opportunities for networking and sharing of ideas.

Hosted by Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Agenda Details

Date	Agenda
Sunday, April 2	Arrival to Charlotte; Optional social dinner
Monday, April 3	Cabarrus College Leadership Workshops (Breakfast, lunch, and campus tour included)
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.	Four 1.25 hour sessions available to all attendees

The Impact of Relationship Building: Maximizing a Small Team for Success
Presented by:
Ruthie Mihal, CFRE, Director of Institutional Advancement & Hampton Hopkins, EdD, President, Carolinas College
Discover how Carolinas College has grown its endowment through steady and deliberate relationship building.

The Early College Model: Helping to Alleviate the Healthcare Workforce Talent Pipeline Crisis
Presented by:
Dominique Veloz-Hyde, Principal of Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute
Michelle Payne, Cabarrus College Liaison for Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute
Ben Allred, Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, Cabarrus County Schools
Gordon Palmer, Assistant Superintendent, Cabarrus County Schools

Growing the workforce of current and future healthcare professionals is an industry crisis. Consequently, colleges and universities across the country are exploring creative pathways to enroll more learners and prepare a more diverse talent pool. This session will describe how Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is partially overcoming this challenge by starting an early college, the Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute, in its partnership with Cabarrus County Schools.

Enrollment Management for Current and Future Institutional Leaders
Presented by:
Cam Cruickshank, PhD, President, Cabarrus College

Growing college enrollment of future healthcare professionals is one of the most frequent requests of health science college leaders. This session will help current and future leaders to better understand some of the most critical enrollment management concepts, practices, and pitfalls as your institution responds to the request of preparing more professionals while attempting to meet the healthcare workforce demands.

A Look at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nursing Education
Presented by:
Charlene Aaron, PhD, Chancellor, St. John’s College of Nursing

Learn how to increase the diversity of the student body, understand the impact on patient health outcomes and demonstrate how to lead strategically for diverse, equitable, and inclusive campuses.

Agenda Details Continued

Date	Agenda
Tuesday, April 4	Carolinas College Leadership Workshops (Breakfast, lunch, and campus tour included)
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.	Two 1.25 hour sessions available to all attendees

Resiliency in Leadership
Presented by:
Mike Galina, VP Organizational Development and Community Engagement, AultCare

At its core, leadership is influence. We will explore your ability to be resilient as you lead so that those around you will benefit from your influence. We will tap your Sherpa spirit!

CHACU Presidents Panel

Hear directly from multiple CHACU presidents in the panel Q&A session. Ask sitting presidents about his/her/their leadership style, successes, challenges, and what it’s like to lead an institution. Come prepared with YOUR questions for these experienced leaders!

Registration and Travel/Hotel Details

Register at:
https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/d628bfb2e6f1db018095

Recommended airport:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Block rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord
(Group booking code CCAB23)

RSVP by March 15 for reduced rate of $129 plus taxes

Awards and Recognition

New Chancellor: CHACU welcomes Dr. Laurie Shanderson as the next Chancellor of Methodist College (Peoria, IL). You may read about her appointment here.
2021 Great Colleges to Work For®: Nebraska Methodist College has been recognized through this national program and more details can be found here.
2021 John Nason Award Winner: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Board has been named a 2021 recipient of AGB’s John Nason Award! For more, please see Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Board of Trustees.