UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
EMBRACING
A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY SPRING 2025 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
RETREAT OBJECTIVES
Reinforce Lean Six Sigma Principles– Refresh faculty and staff understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance efficiency, eliminate waste, and improve institutional processes.
Strengthen Accountability and Compliance– Reaffirm the university’s commitment to upholding compliance standards and fostering a culture of accountability across all departments.
Enhance Data-Driven Decision-Making– Equip faculty and staff with practical tools to analyze data, measure performance, and make informed decisions that drive continuous improvement.
Foster a Culture of Excellence and Continuous Improvement–Encourage proactive problem-solving, innovation, and teamwork to sustain long-term institutional success.
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY
SPRING 2025 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. 10:45 AM 11:15 AM 12 NOON
1:00 PM
1:30 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
3:30 P.M. 4:15 PM 4:45 PM
FEBRUARY 13, 2025 DAY 1 AGENDA
Continental Breakfast
Welcome and Retreat Objectives
Dr Roderick L Smothers
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Midyear Leadership Reflections
Dr. Hakim J. Lucas
President & Chief Executive Officer
MID-YEAR REPORTS/DIVISIONAL UPDATES
Academic Affairs
Business Affairs Lunch
Enrollment Management
Intercollegiate Athletics and Community Wellness
Institutional Advancement
Infrastructure Management and Planning
Student Development and Success
Sponsored Research and Innovation
Continuous Improvement
SACSCOC Fifth-Year Report Priorities
Summary and Day 2 Preview
VIRGINIA UNION UNIVERSITY
SPRING 2025 UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
DAY 2 AGENDA
8:30 AM 9:00 AM
9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Continental Breakfast
Welcome and Day 2 Retreat Objectives
Dr Roderick L Smothers
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Lean Six Sigma Refresher
Dr. Linda Jackson
Vice President for Sponsored Research and Innovation
Topics: DMAIC, Process Map/Symbols, RACI, Team Formation, and Forms of Waste
10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
2:30 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Lean Six Sigma Refresher
Mr Kofi Jack Chief Information Officer
Topics: 5-Whys Process, Cause & Effect Analysis (Fishbone), and Gartner Analytic Ascendancy Model
Lean Six Sigma Refresher
Dr Ralph Williams
Topics: SIPOC Model, Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA), and Project Charter
Strategic Dialogue 1 (Application)
Day 2 Wrap Up Takeaways and Action Step
Closing Remarks
Dr Hakim J Lucas
S U B M I T Y
U R S U R V E Y
