ConferenceAgenda
GeorgeShinnCenter
7:30 RegistrationOpens
8:00-8:30 Breakfast
8:30-8:45 LipscombGospelChoir
Director:Dr AaronHoward,LipscombUniversity
8:45-9:45 WelcomeandKeynoteAddress
Dr.CandiceMcQueen,LipscombUniversity
EzellCenter
10:00-10:50 BreakoutSession/TileTalks1*
11:00-11:50 BreakoutSession/TileTalks2*
GeorgeShinnCenter
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-12:40 SpecialMessagefromCCCUPresident Dr.DavidA.Hoag
12:40-1:30 KeynoteAddress
Dr IreneNeller,WestmontCollege; Dr.SaraYoungJackson,PepperdineUniversity
1:30-1:45 AWILTaskForceAcknowledgements andAnnouncements
EzellCenter
2:00-2:50 BreakoutSession/TileTalks3*
GeorgeShinnCenter
3:00-3:45 KeynoteAddress
Dr.CandiceStoreyLee,VanderbiltUniversity
3:45-4:00 ConferenceClosing
*Afulllistofbreakoutsessionscanbefoundonpage9.
WelcometoNashvilleand LipscombUniversity
ItisagreathonortowelcomeyoutoLipscombUniversityandtoourthrivinghometownof Nashville,acityknownforitsdeeprootsinhighereducationandfaith.Wearepleasedto partnerwiththeCouncilforChristianCollegesandUniversitiesforthe10thAnnual AdvancingWomeninLeadershipConference.
AtLipscomb,webelievethatleadershipisbothacallingandaresponsibility,andweare thrilledtohostthismilestonegatheringwherewomenfromacrossChristianhigher educationcanbeencouraged,equippedandempoweredforgreaterinfluence
Aswegathertoday,werecognizethevitalrolethatwomeninleadershipplayinadvancing themissionofChristianeducation Thethemeofthisyear’sconference,MOSAIC–MaximizingOurStrengthsthroughAlliance,IntegrityandCharacter,remindsusthat leadershipisnotajourneywewalkalone,butonestrengthenedbycollaborationand sharedvision,andoftheimportanceofliftingeachotherupasweseektoleadwell.We hopethistimetogetherwillencourageyou,challengeyouandprovidemeaningful connectionsthatwillhelpshapeyourjourney.
ThankyouforthemanywaysyouareadvancingChristianhighereducationandmakinga lastingimpactinthelivesofstudents.Let’scontinuetomoveforwardtogether—equipping, supportingandelevatingoneanotherinleadershipforthegenerationstocome!
Blessings,
Dr.CandiceMcQueen President,LipscombUniversity
MeettheNewCCCUPresident
OnJuly15,2024,theCouncilforChristianColleg UniversitiesannouncedDr DavidA Hoagasthe organization'seighthpresident Priortothis appointment,Dr Hoagservedasthepresidento WarnerUniversityinFlorida Hebringsmorethan yearsofexperienceinChristianhighereducatio hasservedinvariousleadershippositionsatfou differentCCCUinstitutions,includingWarnerUn TrinityInternationalUniversity,GreenvilleUnivers AsburyUniversity.
HehasbeenalongstandingCCCUvolunteer,se acommissionerformultipleterms,whichentails workingonbehalfofCCCUpeersandmember institutions.Hehasservedontheexecutivecommittee oftheIndependentCollegesandUniversitiesofFlorida(ICUF),theCouncilofPresidentsforthe NationalAssociationofIntercollegiateAthletics(NAIA)andtheexecutivecommitteeoftheSun Conference
WelcomefromCCCUPresidentDavidA.Hoag
WelcometotheAdvancingWomeninLeadershipConferenceatLipscombUniversity!Itisanhonorto supportthisimportantgatheringofwomenwhoareshapingthefutureofChristianhighereducation throughtheirleadership,wisdom,andcalling
AttheCouncilforChristianColleges&Universities(CCCU),werecognizethevitalrolewomenplayin advancingChrist-centerededucationandstrengtheningourinstitutions.Thisconferenceisan opportunitytolearn,connect,andencourageoneanotherasweseektoleadwithexcellenceand faith.
IamgratefulforLipscombUniversity’sleadershipinhostingthiseventandforeachofyouwhohave takenthetimetoinvestinyourgrowthandinoneanother.Maythisconferenceinspireandequipyou fortheimportantworkahead.
Blessings,
Dr DavidA Hoag President,CCCU
KeynoteSpeakers
CandiceMcQueen,LipscombUniversity
Dr.CandiceMcQueenbeganhertenureasLipscomb University’s18thpresidentinSeptember2021.Shehas morethan25yearsofexperienceineducationspanning classroomteaching,highereducationleadership,state governmentandnonprofitsectors.
Inherfirstthreeyearsinoffice,McQueensetrecords includingwelcomingLipscomb’slargestthreeclassesof newstudentsandoverseeingthethreelargestgiving daysinuniversityhistory McQueenalsolauncheda compellingnewstrategicplan,startedanewPresident’s StudentAdvisoryCouncil,broughtbackbelovedstudent traditionslikeBeautifulDay,andopenedthenewCenter forVocationalDiscovery. Shewasalsorecentlynamed MostAdmiredCEObytheNashvilleBusinessJournal.
PriortoherappointmentatLipscomb,McQueenwasCEO oftheNationalInstituteofExcellenceinTeaching,a nationalnonprofitfoundedbytheMilkenEducation Foundationtoencourageandincentivizeteaching excellenceinstates,districts,universitiesandclassrooms acrossthecountry.FromJanuary2015-January2019, McQueenservedasTennesseeCommissionerofEducationunderformerTennesseeGov.BillHaslam.
Beforebecomingthestate’stopeducationofficial,McQueenservedLipscombUniversityasdeanof theuniversity’sCollegeofEducationandasseniorvicepresident,whichincludedoversightof LipscombAcademy,theinstitution’s1,300-studentpreK2-12thgradecollegepreparatoryschool She joinedLipscomb’seducationfacultyinAugust2001,risingtochairoftheundergraduateeducation departmentbeforeherappointmentasdeanofthecollegein2008 Underherleadership,McQueen ledthecollegethroughtremendousgrowthandtostateandnationalrecognitionforexcellencein teacherpreparationandteachingoutcomes.ShewasalsothefoundingdirectorofLipscomb’sAyers InstituteforTeacherLearningandInnovationthatlaunchedin2012.
McQueenbeganhercareerineducationasateacherinprivateandpublicelementaryandmiddle schoolsinTexasandNashville,wasontheadjunctfacultyatVanderbiltUniversityandwasan assistantinstructorandsupervisorofstudentteachersattheUniversityofTexasatAustin.
McQueenhasaBachelorofSciencedegreefromLipscombUniversity,aMasterofEducationfrom VanderbiltUniversityandaPh.D.fromtheUniversityofTexasatAustin.SheisanalumofLeadership Tennessee,LeadershipNashvilleandChiefsforChange SheservesontheboardsoftheNashville HealthCareCouncil,NashvilleAreaChamberofCommerce,UnitedWay,Goodwill,Tennessee IndependentCollegesandUniversitiesandtheNationalInstituteforExcellenceinTeaching
SaraYoungJackson,PepperdineUniversity
AlifelongmemberofthePepperdinecommunityandChurchesof Christ,Dr.SarahYoungJackson,Pepperdine’schancellor,received herfirstintroductiontotheuniversitywhenherfather,M.Norvel Young,becameitsthirdpresidentin1957.Jacksonhascontinually servedPepperdineUniversitysince1979.Herinitialrolewasthe directorofStudentLifeatSeaverCollege.Shelaterbecamethe foundingdirectorofthePepperdineVolunteerCenter.Inthelate 1990'sJacksoncollaboratedwithfacultymember,Dr.DennisLowe, tolaunchtheCenterfortheFamily,laternamedforPatandShirley Boone Sheservedastheexecutivedirectorformanyyearsand developedarobustadvisoryboard
In2004,Jacksonbeganherfulltimeworkinthefieldof development,playingakeyroleinthe"CampaignforPepperdine" whichraisedover$470million WhenJimGashbecamepresidentin 2019,heaskedJacksontoserveastheUniversity'sChancellor,whichisthechiefambassadorand fundraiserfortheUniversity
Jacksonholdsabachelor'sdegreeinEnglishfromSeaverCollegeandwastherecipientofthe2018 DistinguishedAlumnusAward Shealsoholdsamaster'sdegreeintheologywithanemphasisin marriageandfamilycounselingfromFullerT EdD '84),aretheparentsofJessica('09),Jo
IreneNeller,WestmontC
Dr.IreneNellerbecameWestmont’sfirstvice enrollment,marketingandcommunications serving26yearsatBiolaUniversityandfoury TheologicalSeminary,alsoasthefirstvicepr ShehasbeenacareerprofessionalinChristi since1987
Nellerisrecognizedforbuildingnewstrategi combiningenrollmentandmarketingandea industryawards AgraduatefromBethanyC communications,shewentontoearnamas communicationspromotionsmanagement chairedtheCouncilofChristianCollegesand nationalcommitteeforcommunicationofficers,servedonthe commissioninvariousrolesforovertenyears,andhasbeenaleaderwithCCCU'sprofessional developmentinstitutesincludingMELDI,WALI,andLDI.Sheiscommittedtomentoringstudentsand aspiringleaders,developedanewleadershipprogramatWestmont,andishighlyinvolvedinthe WestmontWomen'sLeadershipCouncilnowinitseigthyear.
NellerisoneoftheleadingarchitectsofthenationalannualconferenceforAdvancingWomenin Leadership-celebratingits10thanniversary- andispassionateaboutdevelopingprogramsthat createpathwaystocollegefordiversestudents.
CandiceStoryLee,VanderbiltUniversity
Dr.CandiceStoreyLeeisVanderbilt’svicechancellorfor athleticsanduniversityaffairsandathleticdirector. NamedtothepositiononMay21,2020,sheisVanderbilt’s firstfemaleathleticdirectorandthefirstBlackwomanto leadanSECathleticsprogram.
LeehasspearheadedtheVandyUnitedcampaign, raisingover$300millionforathleticfacilitiesand programming.Shehasalsointroducedwomen’s volleyballasavarsitysport(debutingin2025)andmade severalkeycoachinghires
AformerVanderbiltwomen’sbasketballplayer,Leehas beenpartoftheVanderbiltcommunitysince1996 She holdsthreedegreesfromVanderbilt’sPeabodyCollege andbeganheradministrativecareerin2002 Shewas nameddeputyathleticdirectorin2016,overseeingdaily operationsandservingassportsadministratorfor footballandwomen’sbasketball.
Leewasafour-yearletterwinner,teamcaptain,and five-timeSECAcademicHonorRollselection.Shehelped VanderbiltwinanSECTournamentchampionshipin2002 andwasinductedintotheHuntsville-MadisonCountyAthleticHallofFamein2022.
BeyondVanderbilt,Leeisanationalleaderincollegeathletics,havingservedontheSECCouncilon RacialEquityandSocialJustice,theBlackAthleticDirectorsAlliance,andvariousNCAAcommittees ShewasnamedAthleticDirectoroftheYearattheBlackStudent-AthleteSummitin2022andhas beenrecognizedasaSportsBusinessJournal“PowerPlayer”andanAdidas“NEXTUP”honoree
AdedicatedNashvillecommunityleader,shehasservedontheboardsoftheTennesseeSportsHallof Fame,NashvilleSportsCouncil,andYWCAofMiddleTennessee SheisaPeabodyDistinguished Alumna,aLeadershipNashvillegraduate,andaVanderbiltLeadershipAcademyalumna
UnderLee’sleadership,Vanderbiltteamshavewonsixnationalchampionshipsandmorethan20 conferencetitles.Student-athleteshavealsoexcelledacademically,postingacumulativeGPAabove 3.0for29consecutivesemestersandmaintainingtop-tierNCAAAcademicProgressRates.
LeeismarriedtoSeanLee,executivedirectorofaMiddleTennesseehousingauthority,andtheyhave anadultson,Andrew.
BreakoutSessions
BreakoutSession1(10:00-10:50)
CultivatingAllies:IntentionallyCreatingSpaceforCollegialityandFriendship Alliance-Ezell363
Presenters:AmyKovachPh.D.,GillianStewart-WellsPh.D.,AlyWilliamsPh.D.,SarahDrivdahl,Ph.D.
Institution:Mt.VernonNazareneUniversity
Formanyleadersinhighereducation,daysarefilledtocapacitywithprojects,meetings, emails,andtending–asweshouldbe–toourteams Overthepastfewyears,four executive-leveluniversityleadersatdifferentinstitutionsdiscovereduniqueandintentional strategiestoforgetheirconnectionswitheachotherinwaysthatstrengthenedthemas leadersontheirowncampuses Thesefemaleleadershavebuiltanetworkofsupportthrough regularlyscheduledgatherings(liveandvirtual)andimpromptuencouragingcheck-ins In thissession,thespeakerswillsharetoolsforfindingandstrengtheningconference participants’ownalliances;participantswillbeinvitedtosharetheirsuccessfulstrategies.
RippleEffectsofLeadership:WhatWillBeYourEmotionalLegacy?
Integrity-Ezell147
Presenters:PamelaScretchenandGabyAguirre-Iriarte
Institution:LipscombUniversity
Yourstrengthasaleaderlightsthewayforothers,yetbeyondyourvisibleimpactlies somethingmoreprofound-theemotionalfootprintsyouleavebehind.Everyleaderleavesan emotionallegacy-ablueprintthatshapeshowothersfeel,think,andleadintheirownlives. ThroughthelensofAcceptance&CommitmentTherapy(ACT),we'llexploretheinvisible barriersbetweenyouandyourinnerpeace.Together,we'llexaminehowourownpatternsof stress,driveforperfectionism,andhiddenanxietiescansilentlyflowintothelivesofthosewe lovemost,especiallyourchildren.You’lldiscoverpracticaltoolstotransformchallenging thoughtsandinterferingbehaviorsintoactionstepstowardpeace.
Elevation is Not Ordination: Investigating Ties Between the Theological View TowardstheOrdinationofWomen,andtheLackofWomeninLeadershipRoles atCCCUInstitutions
Integrity-Ezell301
Presenter:EllenKaminski
Institution:CaliforniaBaptistUniversity
TheinstitutionsoftheCouncilofChristianCollegesandUniversities(CCCU)enjoysupportfrom avarietyofprotestantdenominations Thesedenominationsagreeonthefoundational principleoffaithintheredeemingpowerofJesusChrist,OurSaviorandLord However,many
differencesariseregardingtheproperpracticeofone'sfaith Inparticular,theordinationof womenisoneofthemorepronounceddifferentiatorsofeachdenomination'spractice guidelines Thistheologicalprinciplehas,understandably,limitedthegrowthofwomentothe upperechelonsofdenominations Eventhoughtheserulesdonotdirectlytranslatetothe preventionofwomentoleadershipinorganizations,thisresearchevaluatesthecorrelation betweentheviewsregardingtheordinationofwomenandtheirappearanceintheleadership rolesofsuchinstitutions Byanalyzingtheseconnections,thisstudyhighlightstheimplications ofsuchdenominationalrestrictionsandhowlightonthesubjectcancatalyzechange.
ExhibitingCharacterThroughRelationalLeadershipandaRhetoricofRespect Character-Ezell136
Presenters:AndreaBishop,PhD
Institution:HardingUniversity
RelationalLeadershipemergedfroma1995studyconductedbyHelenReganandGwen Brooks,whoinvestigatedtheexperiencesandaccountsoffemaleleadersineducational settings.RelationalLeadershipreducestheemphasisonasingle“greatperson”setinaheroor saviorposition.Instead,itunderlineshowleadersengineerrelationships,encourage collaboration,andvaluediverseideasandcontributions.
MaximizingOurStrengthstoAccomplishOurGoals Alliance-Ezell109
Presenters:AprilHarrisAkinloye
Institution:PepperdineUniversity
Duringthissession,participantswillidentifytheirstrengthsandthoseoftheirteammembers. Theywillgeneratespecificideasforstrategic,strength-focusedcollaborationthrough exercises,discussions,andreflection.Participantswillalsoreceiveauniquetooltohelpthem enhancetheirpersonalandteamgoalachievement
DeliverDeepFeedbacktoFosterDeeperEmployeeGrowth Integrity-Ezell107
Presenters:DonnaM.Elkins
Institution:CampbellsvilleUniversity
Bothformalevaluationsandinformalfeedbackcanbechallengingforevenseasonedleaders todelivereffectivelyandappropriately Thissessionwilldiscusspracticalandeffectivewaysto provideevaluativeandfeedbackthatgoesbeyondthesuperficialtohelpemployeesgrow Basedonconceptsandtheoriesofcommunicationaswellasdeepfeedbackforlearning,this interactivesessionwillallowparticipantstoexplorewhentogivedifferenttypesoffeedback, howtoaddressbehaviorandchange,andpracticewordingthedeliveryofdifficultfeedback toemployees.Thesessionwillendwithtipsforacceptingandincorporatingfeedbackand evaluationintoyourowngrowthasaleader.
HarnessingAIforPersonalEmpowerment:OvercomingImposterSyndromein Leadership
Character-Ezell138
Presenters:SarahGibson
Institution: LipscombUniversity
Drawingonresearchandpersonalexperience,thisinteractivepresentationdelvesintohow artificialintelligence(AI)canbeatransformativetoolforpersonalgrowthandconfidence building AttendeeswilllearnAIbasicsandpromptengineering,exploringpracticalwaysto useAIasamentorandsoundingboardforself-reflectionandleadershipskillenhancement. ThesessiondemonstrateshowAIapplicationscanchallengenegativeself-perceptions, simulateleadershipscenarios,andprovidepersonalizeddevelopmentresources.By integratingAIintotheirleadershipjourney,womencancultivateessentialcharactertraitssuch asresilience,authenticity,andself-assurance.Wewillalsodiscussethicalconsiderations, includingmaintainingintegrityandprivacywhenusingAItools.Participantswillleave equippedwithactionablestrategiesandresourcestoleverageAIforovercomingimposter syndrome,empoweringthemtoleadwithgreaterconfidenceandimpactinhighereducation. AttendeesneednopriorAIexperiencebeforeattendingthissession.
Presenters:DonnaArndsandJennGraffius
Institution:AzusaPacificUniversity
Whatdoesitmeantobestrongertogether?Alittleovertwoyearsago,twoAPUcolleaguesDonnaArnds,DirectorofFoundationandCorporateRelationsandDr JennGraffius,Executive DirectoroftheCenterforVocationalMinistry-beganapartnershipdefinedbyshared backgrounds,mutualgoals,andlivelyconversationsaboutchallengesandpossibilities This narrativebeginswithaquestion:Whatif?Facinginternalcompetitionandtoughdecisions,we foundstrengthincollaboration,craftingapathwaythatfusedvision,trust,andadesirefor impact Oursessionwillengageparticipantsinreflectingontheirownjourneys,invitingthem toconsidertheiraccomplishmentsandenvisionwhat'snext.Together,we’llseethattrue partnershipfuelscreativity,purpose,andimpact.
FiercelyFocusedFaith:WomenLivingChristianValuesinHigherEducationLeadership Integrity-Ezell205
Presenters:DeborahErickson,JanaHunzicker,RachelBorton,AmandaScott
Institution:BradleyUniversity
Whiletheliteratureprovidesinformationregardingtheinfluenceofemotionallaboronwomeninthe workplace,littlehasbeendescribedspecifictowomenleadersinChristianhighereducation.Many womenleadersareeffectiveandsuccessfulregardlessofmultipleandpersistentstressorsthatcreate emotionallabor.Emphasizingthephenomenonofemotionallaborintheworkplace,thispresentation willreportaqualitative,empiricalstudythattellsthestoriesofhowsixwomen’slivedexperienceshave
influencedtheirapproachestoleadershipinhighereducation Whilethesixwomenleadersinthisstudy facedexternalinfluencesthatweresometimespositiveandsometimesnegative,howthewomen interpretedandusedtheseexperiencestopropelthemselvesforwardinlifeandinleadershipmadeall thedifference EmphasiswillbeplacedoncomparingthejourneysofwomenleadersfromtheBible, includingEsther,Ruth,Mary,andMartha,withthesixwomenleadersinourstudy
MosaicandAllyship:StrategiesforCreatingandSustainingInclusiveExcellence Alliance-Ezell232
Presenters:KimOkesson
Institution:AsburyUniversity
Intoday'sdiverseworkplace,allyshipisessentialforempoweringwomenleadersand advancingequity ThissessionwilldelveintothetransformativeimpactofallyshiponChristian collegecampuses,focusingonhowindividualsandorganizationscanactivelysupport diversityandinclusion.Participantswillexplorekeystrategiesforeffectiveallyship,including recognizingandconfrontingbiases,advocatingforequitableopportunities,andfosteringan environmentwherediversevoicesareheardandvalued.Wewillexaminehowourowncultural competenceiscriticaltotheworkofallyship.Usingresearchandcasestudies,thesessionwill highlightthetangiblebenefitsofadiverseleadershipteamandtheroleofallyshipin achievingthisgoal.Attendeeswillleavewithpracticaltoolstobecomestrongerallies, fosteringacultureofcollaborationandinclusivitythatsupportsandelevatesmarginalized voices,programs,andindividuals.
PracticalPlansforPublishing&Presenting Alliance-Ezell234
Presenters:JillSwisher
Institution: NorthwesternCollegeIowa
Learnpracticalplansforthetaskofwritingforjournalpublicationorpresentation An academicdeandiscussesactionablestrategiesforstartingorexpandingyourscholarship andhowyoucansharpenyourownworkandcontributetoyourfield.
BreakoutSession2(11:00-11:50)
Imposters and Identity: Bringing our Best Selves into Every Situation Through Awareness,Self-compassionandSelf-care Integrity-Ezell147
Presenter:LonnieCochranEdD,ContessaSandersEdD
Institution:LipscombUniversity
Impostersyndromeisthebeliefthatyoudon’tmeasureupinspiteofevidenceofsuccess.Yet, itismorethanmeredoubtinone’sabilities,itisanidentityissue(Josa,2019).This
phenomenonimpactsmenandwomenalike;however,theimpactsareelevatedforwomen astheyrisetohigherlevelsofleadership Christianhighereducationinstitutionsarenot immunetothisphenomenon Asinstitutionswherewomenhavebeenhistorically underrepresentedinseniorleadership,theimpactsofimpostersyndromearegreater Impostersyndromecankeepaspiringleadersfromattainingtheirpotential,whichcan negativelyimpactteamdynamicsandcontributetoburnoutandhealthissues Self-criticism, adriverofimpostersyndrome,canbesilencedthroughawareness,self-compassion(Warren etal.,2016),andidentity(Warner&Coursey,2023).Joinustolearnmoreabouthowwecan bringourbestselvesintoeverysituationandpromoteflourishinginourselvesandothers.
GroutBetweentheTiles:FindingaSpaceforWomen'sVoiceonaConservative ChristianCampus Alliance-Ezell363
Presenters:NicholeLaGrow
Institution:MartinLutherCollege
“Everyonetowhommuchwasgiven,ofhimmuchwillberequired,andfromhimtowhomthey entrustedmuch,theywilldemandthemore"-Luke12:48.Whileourfaithissure,itoftenfeels likeourinstitutionofhighereducationisconstantlyshifting,demandingmoreandmoreofour facultyandstaff.Likegrout,wearetaskedwiththeresponsibilityofholdingitalltogetheraswe supportnewinitiativesandre-envisionwhatwealreadyoffer.Recognizingthegrowingstress inoursharedexperiences,webegananexplorationofwhatitwouldmeantocreatea mentoringandprofessionaldevelopmentgroupforwomenacrossourcampuscommunity. Togetherwehavefoundawaytogrowintotheleadersweneedtobeforourcampusandthe broaderchurchcommunity.We’dlovetoshareourstoryofdevelopingacommunityof practicewithyou
RisingTogether:ReflectionsonDevelopingACampus-WideResilienceProgram Alliance-Ezell138
Presenters:ConnieHorton,StaceyLeeGobir
Institution:PepperdineUniversity
PepperdineUniversity’sVicePresidentforStudentAffairs,Dr ConnieHorton,willreflectonher journeyinfoundinganddevelopingthecampus-wideResilience-InformedSkillsEducation (RISE)Program Launchedin2019,RISEwascreatedasaproactiveinitiativetoaddressthe growingmentalhealthchallengesfacedbycollegestudents Theprogramreachesover2,000 individualswithinthePepperdinecommunityeachyear,andDr Horton’sproprietary curriculumisnowbeingusedatmultipleCCCUinstitutions Dr HortonwillbejoinedbyStacey LeeGobir,DirectoroftheRISEProgram,whowilldiscusstheprogram’sresourcesandimpact Together,HortonandGobirwillinviteparticipantsto"RISE"togetherbyengaginginpractices andskill-buildingtoenhancetheirownresilienceandhowtheycancreatearippleeffectof resilienceontheirowncampusesbychannelingthevaluesofalliance,integrity,andcharacter.
Character-Ezell301
Presenters:ErikaK.StanleyWesley
Institution: AbileneChristianUniversity
AsChristianwomeninleadershippositions,fosteringinclusionandbridgingdividesamong womenofdiverseracialbackgroundswithincorporateandnonprofitsectorsisbothan opportunityandacalling Thispresentationexploreshowactionablestrategiesrootedin servantprinciplesandevidence-basedpracticesderivedfrompositiveleadershipcanbe usedtocreateinclusive,equitablespaceswhereeverywomancanthrive Citingstudiesfrom sourcessuchastheHarvardBusinessReviewandPewResearchCenter,Iwillexaminethe distinctchallengeswomenofcolorface,frommicroaggressionstosystemic underrepresentation,andtheroleinclusiveleadersplayinaddressingthese Datafrom McKinsey's"WomenintheWorkplace"reportunderscoresthepositiveimpactofinclusive policiesonteamperformanceandmorale.Drawingonbiblicalteachingsaboutlove,justice, andunity,Iwilldiscusstheinfluenceofempathy,mentorship,andadvocacyinbuildinga culturethatvalueseveryvoice,ultimatelycontributingtosustainable,inclusiveorganizations.
“HereIAm.SendMe!”:ServantLeadershipinTimesofDistressandUncertainty Integrity-Ezell109
Presenter:MarilynAndersonRhames
Institution:BaylorUniversity
ThemarkofaservantleaderiswhenheorsherespondstotheLord’scall,“HereIam SendMe” (Isaiah6:8) Reflectingonmyleadershipjourney-A-listcelebrityparties,aclosecallon9/11, domesticviolenceanddivorce,invitationstotheWhiteHouse,abookandaPhD -Irealize thatGodhasalwaysbeenthemainprotagonistinmystory,notme Thispresentationreveals whatcanhappenwhenaflawedbutfaithfulfollowerofChristsays“yes”toGod’scallandlets Hislightshineamiddifficultanddistressingtimes(Matthew5:14-16) AsIweaveinandoutof mypersonaltestimony,Iwillinvitetheaudiencetorecalltimeswhenthey,too,said“yes”to Godandtheblessingsthatfollowed.Asservantleaders,wecanbeconfidentthattheLord’s mercyandgracewillaccomplishHispurposesinandthroughus.
MentoringasaMutualJourney:TheTwo-WayExchangeofGrowthandWisdom Alliance-Ezell136
Presenters:TammyS Cox,KendraRay
Institution:MissouriBaptistUniversity
Thetopicofmentoringhasbeenextensivelystudiedacrossvariousdisciplines,andseveral workscontributekeyinsightsintothetheoryandpracticeofeffectivementoring.Thebooks "TheNewMentorsandProtégés"byLindaJones-Phillips,"SpiritualMothering"bySusanHunt, and"Mentoring101"byJohnMaxwelloffervaluableperspectivesonthesubject,each emphasizingdifferentaspectsofthementoringprocess."Mentoring",asdescribedinthese threeworks,isadynamicandevolvingprocessthatinvolvesmutualgrowth,sharedwisdom,
andacollaborativepartnershipbetweenmentorandmentee Whetherframedintermsof spiritualguidance,leadershipdevelopment,orculturalcompetence,mentoringisshowntobe anessentialtoolforpersonalandprofessionaltransformation Thetheoriesanddata supportingtheseperspectivesunderscorethecriticalroleofmentoringinfosteringlifelong learning,empathy,andleadershipdevelopmentacrossdiversecontexts
WhoWritesYourStoryandHowDoYouHelpOthersWriteTheirs? Character-Ezell107
Presenters:KendraTankersley-Davis
Institution: VanguardUniversity
Haveyoueverconsideredwhowritesyourstory?Aswomenoffaith,weoftenwalkthroughthe worldwithanarrativethatmaynotbelongtous.Stereotypessuchasbeingjudgmentaland unrealistic,tonameafew.Also,thatwearemorelikelytobeinsupportiveroles,wheninreality therearemanywomenoffaithwhohavebeenleaders.Considerthewomanatthewell,Mary themotherofJesus,orRahabtonameafew Iwilldiscusstheoutstandingleadershipskillsof womeninfaith,thebenefitsofnetworkingandbuildingstrongcommunityrelations,howto integratefaithinourinclusivedecisionmakingwhilerespectingothers,findingandreflecting joyinourcareers,howtobuildawarenessofouridentify,howwereflectwhowetrulyare,and howweneedtowriteourownstoryandsupportotherwomeninwritingtheirs
TheProfessionalYou:ElevatingIndividualandCollectiveImpact Alliance-Ezell207
Presenters:JamieBrownlee-Turgeon,HollyIrwin
Institution:PointLomaNazareneUniversity
Thispresentationtellsthepersonalstoriesoftwohigh-rankingwomenwhohaveusedthe ProfessionalYoumodeltoenhancetheirprofessionalpath Bystrengtheningthealliance,they haveprovidedeachothersupportfornavigatingchallenges,includingthrivingina male-dominatedindustry.Thissessionemphasizesthepowerofinclusiveleadershipto connectandupliftothers,creatingaculturewhereeveryprofessionalhasaplacetogrowand lead.ParticipantswilllearnhowtoapplytheProfessionalYoumodeltotheirownleadership journeys,strengthenprofessionalnetworksandalliances,andunderstandthevalueof collaboration,sharedlearning,andmutualsupport.Thesetoolswillhelpamplifytheirvoices withintheirorganizations,opendoorsforcareeradvancement,andexpandtheirinfluence acrosshighereducationcampuses.
HearingtheWhisperofGod Integrity-Ezell205
Presenter:PeggyBanks
Institution:WesternSeminary
WhatiskeepingusasleadersfromhearingthewhispersofGod?Areothervoicestooloud? WhatifwecouldscheduleaWhisperingWeekeachyearseekingonlytohearGod'sstillsmall
voice?Inthisworkshop,wewillconsiderwaystoincorporateapostureofpraiseanddevotion intoourdaily,monthly,andyearlyschedules Wewilldefinethevoicesthataretheloudestin ourdailylivesandpotentiallyleadusinthewrongdirectionforministryandlife Wewilllookat thewaysGod'squietvoicewasabletohelptheleadersevenwhentheywantedtogiveupon themission WewillsetgoalsformeetingwithGodeachday,month,quarter,oryeartohear Hisvoiceinguidingusinthedirectionweshouldgonext
TileTalks
TileTalkPart1(11:00-11:25)
PartnershipandHospitalityintheUniversityLibrary Alliance-Ezell232
Presenters:DeniseNelson
Institution: PointLomaNazareneUniversity
In2022,thelargestopenstudyspaceinthePLNUlibrarywasrenovatedtoallowforthe integrationofTutorialServicesandtheuniversity'snascentwritingcenter Ratherthan simplylocatingtheseimportantservicesadjacenttodedicatedlibraryspace,the reconfigurationcreatedajointuseenvironmentwherewritingsupport,tutorialsessions, andresearchhelptakeplaceinoverlapping,sharedspaces Bycommittingtoa collaborativeethic,theleadersofallthreeareashaveestablishedanenvironmentthatis hospitabletostudentswitharangeofneeds,wherestudentscanbesmoothlyreferred fromoneservicetoanother,andwherehelp-seekingisvisibleandnormalized
TileTalkPart2(11:25-11:50)
StewardingCollaboration:CultivatinganEnvironmentofShalom Alliance-Ezell232
Presenters:JuliaHurlow
Institution: TaylorUniversity
Whenwasthelasttimeyoutookaseatatameetingwhenaquestionwasaskedthat immediatelyevokedtension?Howhaveyouseenateamengageindisagreements gracefully?Doyoufeeltensioninyourbodywhenconflictarisesinthedecision-making process?Thelatehospitalityresearcher,Dr ChristinePohlhaswritten,“Itisimpossibleto buildcommunityifpeoplearenotwillingtostayinconversationor‘atthetable’during timesofsignificantdisagreement”Cultivatinganenvironmentofpeacerequires commitment,energy,andresourcestobeaplacethatcancultivateshalom.
TileTalkPart1(11:00-11:25)
SeedsofChange:FosteringUnderstandingAcrossDifferencesThroughFive Themes Character-Ezell234
Presenters:AbbyBell
Institution: LipscombUniversity
Thisstudyexamineshowchurchescultivateunderstandingandbuildbridgesacross differencesintheircongregantsthroughfivekeythemesidentifiedinpreviousqualitative research:relationalconnections,introspection,redemptiveaction,curiosity,andongoing reframing GroundedinthebiblicalmandateofMicah6:8to"dojustice,lovemercy,and walkhumblywithGod,"thisresearchinvestigateshowdifferentchurchcontextsprovide practicaltoolsforbuildingunifiedcommunities Thestudyhypothesizesthatcongregants whohavetheopportunitytopracticethesekeythemesintheirchurchesorcommunities willdemonstratestrongerindicatorsofcross-culturalunderstandingandengagement. Additionalhypothesespredictthatmembershipatamulti-racialchurchwithoutthe presenceofthekeythemeswillhavedifferentoutcomesthanmembershipata multi-racialchurchwherethesethemesareactivelypracticed.Furthermore,thestudy hypothesizesthatmembershipatademographicallyhomogeneouscongregationthat promotesthesekeythemeswillalsoshowpositiveoutcomesinbuildingcross-cultural understanding.Thisqualitativestudysurveyscongregantsfrommultiracialchurchesand demographicallyhomogeneouscongregationstomeasuretheirengagementwiththese fivethemesandtheirperspectivesonculturaldifferences.Thefindingsofferactionable strategiesforChristianleaderstobuildunifiedcommunitieswhilehighlightingtheunique challengesandopportunitiesindifferentchurchsettings
TileTalkPart2(11:25-11:50)
Empowering
Presenters:CarolLusk
Institution: LipscombUniversity
Womenremaingrosslyunderrepresentedinleadershippositions,adisparitythatrequires additionalresearchtounderstandunderlyingfactors,includingtheunexaminedinfluence ofreligiosity Anexplanatorysequentialmixedmethodologicalapproachrevealedunique insights Thequantitativeanalysissuggestedthatreligiositycontributedtotheleadership journeyformen,buttherelationshipsweremorecomplexforwomen Religiouswomen weremoremotivatedtoleadthannon-religiouswomen However,non-religiouswomen attainedhigherleadershippositionsthanreligiouswomen Thequalitativephase highlightedthreeprocessualpathwaysthataidedtheleadershipjourney(flexible schedule-onepartnerchoosesamoreflexiblejobtobetheprimarycaregiver,flexible growth-acareerwithaflexiblepaceandpath,andforgethrough-adherencetotherigid, traditionalcareerladder).Analysisrevealedthesynergisticrelationshipbetweenpersonal resourcesandorganizationalpolicies,particularlyforwomennavigatingstructural inequities.Severalpromisingavenuesemerged,focusedonanalliancebetween organizationsandtheiremployeestoadvancewomeninleadership.
BreakoutSession3(2:00-2:50)
AmpUpYourPersonalandProfessionalBrand Character-Ezell147
Presenters:IreneNeller,MicheleSzczypka
Institution:WestmontCollegeandStamatsCommunications
Beknownandrecognizedforwhoyouareandwhatyouwanttostandfor.Knowingwhoyou are,andcommunicatingitwellthroughacarefullyplannedandthoughtfulway,andmodeling thebestpracticesofatrustedbrand,empowersyourleadershipandelevatesexecutive presence Let'stalkaboutcraftingapersonalandprofessionalbrandofexcellence You'llleave empoweredknowinghowtorepresentyourskills,strengths,credentials,interests,passions, values,andbeliefs
Mentorship:TheWhy,WhatandHow Character-Ezell363
Presenters:LeanneW Smith
Institution:LipscombUniversity
Mentoringrelationshipsprovidefertilesoilforgrowingstrongertogether,livingoutourvalues, andmakingamarkonbothcurrentandfuturegenerations.Drawingonresourcesusedfrom teachingMentorshipandWomeninBusinessclassesforthepastseveralyears(andmakinga distinctionbetweenmentorship,sponsorshipandallyship),thispresentationwillshowcase WHYmentoringrelationshipsaresocritical,WHATthemosteffectivementoringrelationships looklike,andHOWwecanensurethatourorganizations,families,andreligiousinstitutions thrivethroughanintentionalinvestmentofourwisdomcapitalintothepersonaland professionallivesofyoungergenerations,particularlywomen
CoolingDowntheStigma:SupportingFemaleFacultyThroughMenopause Alliance-Ezell301
Presenters:LindsayFahnestock,CarolynHeine,SophiaMun,andAmyStumpf
Institution:CaliforniaBaptistUniversity
Attendeeswilllearnaboutthelesser-knownsymptomsofmenopausethathavesignificant effectsonfacultyworkrequirements,particularlyscholarship Theywillconsiderwhatthey, theircolleagues,andtheiradministratorscandotosupportcolleagueswhofindthattheir workisimpactedbymenopause Thissessionwillfirstdescribehowmenopausesymptoms canimpactteaching,scholarship,andservice Second,wewillexplorewithfemaleattendees howthesefindingsalignwiththeirownexperiencesandhowithasorcouldaffectcareer advancement.Finally,wewilldiscussinstitutionalchallengesinengagingwiththisissueand brainstormhowleaderscancreatecampusculturesthatsupportthespecificchallenges facedbyfemalefacultyinthemenopauseexperience.Westronglyencouragementoattend andengageinthislastdiscussion!
WalkingtheTalk:TranslatingValuesintoLeadershipAction Integrity-Ezell136
Presenter:LynetteAustin
Institution:LipscombUniversity
Inleadershiproles,thealignmentbetweenexpressedvaluesandobservedactionsdirectly impactsteamtrustandeffectiveness Thisinteractivesessionguidesparticipantsthrougha structuredprocessofidentifyingtheircorevaluesanddevelopingpracticalstrategiesfor consistentvalue-alignedleadership Participantswillidentifypersonalcorevaluesusing guidedreflectiontechniques,developframeworksfortranslatingvaluesintoobservable actions,createaccountabilitystructuresformaintainingvalue-alignedleadership,anddesign strategiesforrebuildingtrustwhenvaluesandactionsmisalign
InTheirOwnWords-CDOsintheCCCU Character-Ezell109
Presenters:KimOkesson
Institution:AsburyUniversity
ThepurposeofthisstudywastodiscoverthecommunicationstrategiesofChiefDiversity Officers(CDOs)employedatprimarilywhitememberinstitutionsoftheCouncilforChristian CollegesandUniversities(CCCU).ThetheoreticalframeworkofMarkOrbe’sCo-CulturalTheory wasutilizedtoexplorehowCDOscommunicateanddescribetheircommunicative experiences Co-culturaltheoryconsiderstheintersectionofcommunication,culture,and powerandilluminatescommunicativepracticesofco-culturalgroupmemberswhen communicatingwithdominantculturalgroupmembers Thisstudyalsoexpandedco-cultural theorythroughthediscoveryofco-culturalcommunicationtacticsnotpreviouslyarticulated In-depthinterviewswithCDOsprovidedtheparticipantstheopportunitytodescribetheir communicationexperiencesintheirownwords,answeringacallintheliteratureforresearch tobeconductedwithdiversitypractitioners.ThefindingsfromthisstudyconcludedthatCDOs doemploystrategicco-culturalcommunicativepracticeswhenengagingwithdominant culturegroupmemberstoreachtheirdiversityinitiativegoalsontheircampuses.Additionally, thefindingsinformedtheoreticalandpracticalrecommendationsforCDOs,college administrators,andtheCCCU.Finally,recommendationsforfurtherresearcharediscussed.
ServingChristbyServingOthers:ServantLeadershipthroughService-Learning Alliance-Ezell107
Presenters:JoanKaufman
Institution:JudsonUniversity
Service-learningisaneffectiveandinnovativeteachingmethodwhichreplicatesreal-lifework experiencesthatincreasestudentlearningoutcomes.Inthissession,participantswilllearn howtoidentifyanddefineservice-learningopportunitiesattheiruniversityandtounderstand themethodsneededtoorchestrateaprojectthatmeetscurriculargoalsforthemajorthey teach Severalsuccessfulexampleswillbesharedwithanexplanationofproceduresandsteps
followed,linkingthepositiveimpactoftheprojectonstudentlearningoutcomes Interactive sessionswillaidinstructorsinidentifyingandconstructingtheirownservice-learningprojectat theiruniversity
From Inspiration to Action: Using Generative AI to Explore and ArticulateYour Purpose Integrity-Ezell207
Presenter:MollyJ.Wickam
Institution:BethelUniversity-St.Paul
Inanerawhereleadershipdemandsauthenticity,resilience,andvision,howdowedefinethe guidingprinciplesthatkeepusgroundedandalignedwithourpurpose?Thisinteractive sessionwillexploreauniqueapproach:usinggenerativeAItoidentify,articulate,andliveby principlesthatresonatewithourdeepestvalues Together,we’llleveragegenerativeAItoturn abstractideasintotangible,actionableguidingstatementsthatattendeescancarryforward intheircareersanddailylives Togetthemostfromthissession,attendeesshouldbringa device(laptoporsmartphone)withinternetaccessandthegenerativeAIoftheirchoice(ie ChatGPT,CoPilot,Gemini)
SynergyinAction:HowWomenCanElevatePeopleandPartnership Alliance-Ezell138
Presenters:BrittanySansagraw,Ashlee Johnson
Institution:MissouriBaptistUniversity
ThissessionwillexplorehowtwowomenleadersataChristianuniversityharnessedtheir experiencesfromtheCCCULeadershipDevelopmentInstitutetoinitiateimpactfulcampus programsandpartnerships.Byleveragingtheirinsightsandskills,theypartneredtogetherto createinitiativesthatadvanceinstitutionalinfluenceandempowertheirfellowemployees. Attendeeswilllearnaboutspecificprograms,includingasummerseriesfocusedon professionaldevelopment,initiativesthatelevateotherwomeninleadershipandmentorship opportunities—alldesignedtofostergrowth,connection,andcommunityacrosscampus.This sessionwillprovidepracticalstrategiesforbuildingcollaborativepartnershipsanddeveloping programsthatinspire,support,andstrengthenuniversitycommunities.
TileTalkPart1(2:00-2:25)
LeadingTogether:BuildingBridgeswiththeNextGeneration Alliance-Ezell232
Presenters:AudraPleasant,AmyCox,JaimeMurphy,KathyHelpenstill,AprilFatula
Institution: HardingUniversity
ThisTILEtalksessionbringstogetherfacultyandrecentgraduatesfromHardingUniversity whoarepartneringtocultivatethenextgenerationoffemaleleadersoncampus
Participantswillshareexamplesofinclusiveclassroomstrategiesandmentorship successesthatextendbeyondgraduation,fosteringprofessionalcollaborations The sessionwillalsohighlightinstitutionalstrategiesformaintainingrelationshipswith promisingalumniandcreatingpathwaysfortheirreturntocampusasfacultyandstaff Joinustoexchangeideas,celebrateachievements,andexplorehowwecancollectively shapeabrighterfutureforfemaleleadershipinhighereducation
TileTalkPart2(2:25-2:50)
YoungWomenSHOULDLead
Alliance-Ezell232
Presenters:Dr.JamieSanfilippo,Dean;AlisonGambill,AWILStudentRep.
Institution: HuntingtonUniversityArizonaandWestmontCollege
InordertodevelopatrackofAWILforyoungwomen,wemustunderstandwhattheyneed andhowtobestservethem Thus,togatheryoungwomenwhodesiretoleadandtohear directlyfromthesourcehowtheycanbestbeinformedandencouragedwouldaidinour creationofatracksuitedforyoungwomentopushthemtoserveandleadwith confidence
TileTalkPart1(2:00-2:25)
Guided by Faith: Aligning Values, Leadership, and Balance for Women in Leadership Alliance-Ezell234
Presenters:AliciaEdmonds
Institution: CaliforniaBaptistUniversity
ThisTiletalkexaminesthefoundationalroleofscriptureinguidingcorevaluesand developingafaith-centeredleadershipstyle GroundedinpassagessuchasMicah6:8, “Toactjustly,lovemercy,andwalkhumbly,”thissessionexploreshowfaith-basedvalues caninformethicaldecision-making,fosterintegrity,andencouragebalanced, purpose-drivenleadership.Studiesindicatethatvalues-drivenleadershipnotonly enhancespersonalfulfillmentbutalsopositivelyimpactsteammoraleandorganizational culture(Bass&Steidlmeier,1999;Fry,2003).Throughinteractivereflectionanddiscussion, participantswillexplorestrategiesforintegratingscripturalprinciplesintotheirleadership styles,aligningpersonalfaithwithprofessionalresponsibilitiestoachievesustainable work-lifebalance.Finally,thesessionaddressestheimportanceofmentorshipand supportivenetworks,encouragingcurrentleaderstofosterenvironmentsoftrust, encouragement,andcollaborationforaspiringleaders(Luthans&Avolio,2003;Northouse, 2018).Attendeeswillleavewithactionableinsightstoimplementintheirprofessionaland personallives.
TileTalkPart2(2:25-2:50)
SheLeadsBusinessEducation:APhenomenologicalStudyofCareer DevelopmentofFemaleDeansLeadingAACSB-AccreditedBusiness SchoolsinAmerica
Character-Ezell234
Presenters:RachelGuettler
Institution: PepperdineUniversity
AswomenadvanceintoleadershiprolesinAmerica,thereisademandforcareer developmentresearchtodeepenunderstandingofstrategiesforovercomingobstacles andmaximizingopportunities.This2022studyinvestigated13.4%ofthepopulationof femaleDeansofAACSB-accreditedbusinessschoolsinAmericathroughqualitative inquiry.Thisstudyrevealsinsightforcareeradvancementamongvariouspositionsin academiawithsomerolesofferingmorerelevantexperiencethanothers.Additionally,this researchuncovershowmotherhoodcanofferarewardingandgroundingidentityfor leadersinacademia.Finally,thewomendeansinvestigatedinthisstudyvalue relationshipsandleveragesupportnetworkswhilemaintainingacontinuumoflife-long learning,self-care,andself-belief
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SpecialThanks
AWILTaskForce
AprilHarrisAkinloye,PepperdineUniversity
CelinaCanales,VanguardUniversityofSouthern California
AlisonGambil,WestmontCollege
JillHartness,CCCU
KarenLongman,AzusaPacificUniversity
IreneNeller,WestmontCollege
LipscombPlanningCommittee
ContessaSanders,Chair
AbbyBell
RebeccaBurcham
RebeccaClark
LeslieCowell
SarahGibson
AutumnHillis
DebiHoggatt
LoisJones
CarolLusk
LipscombGospelChoir
DirectedbyDr.AaronHoward
LipscombStudentMusicians
Other
CeiliNorling,WestmontCollege
JamieSanfilippo,HuntingtonUniversityArizona
JenniferShewmaker,LipscombUniversity
GillianSteward-Wells,JudsonUniversity
SaraYoungJackson,PepperdineUniversity
WandaVelez,CCCU
NaomiLutz
KarenMarklein
AutumnMarshall
KimberlyMcCall
LauraMorrow
HopeNordstrom
L.CarolinaSantiagoSota
EmilySmith
JenniferShewmaker
JaclynSpivey
KimChaudoin,VicePresidentofCommunicationsandMarketing,LipscombUniversity
JanelShoun-smith,SeniorPublicationsManager,LipscombUniversity
WillMason,DirectorofBrandMarketing,LipscombUniversity