Leadership Development Conferences
Outstanding Value! I gleaned an incredible amount of information in two days that I will be able to take back and begin implementing immediately. I was impressed by all the presenters and material presented.
Plan now to attend one of these dynamic fall conferences to be offered in a hybrid model – both on site and virtually. Expand your capacity and sharpen your competency as a leader in biblical higher education. Choose the conference specifically designed for your role and enjoy the enrichment and networking with distinguished presenters and other leaders from across the movement.
Leadership Conferences
SPRING-FALL 2023
Competency Based Theological Education (CBTE) Workshop [2-DAY]
APR 25-26, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – March 24]
Adding competency-based theological education (CBTE) programs to your institutional offerings is very much like undertaking a home renovation. It’s exciting — and intimidating. It’s important to figure out what you need, what you want, what systems are necessary, and what’s achievable in your situation. While you can do much of it yourself, having some help can go a long way! This two-day, hands-on intensive workshop allows you to play with a blueprint for your institution — exploring what a CBTE solution might look like for you.
Achieving Accreditation Standards Conference [2-DAY]
MAY 23-24, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – April 21]
Sponsored By: WEAVE
The conference will be invaluable for institutions exploring the idea of accreditation or beginning the ABHE accreditation journey. Institutions are encouraged to bring their accreditation teams to ensure broad understanding and shared commitment to the institutional responsibilities required for a successful accreditation journey.
The Accreditation Journey [1 1/2-DAY]
JUN 20-21, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – May 19]
Sponsored By: WEAVE
- Begins with dinner on 6/19, ends with lunch on 6/21
The conference will be invaluable for institutions exploring the idea of accreditation or beginning the ABHE accreditation journey. Institutions are encouraged to bring their accreditation teams to ensure broad understanding and shared commitment to the institutional responsibilities required for a successful accreditation journey.
Advancement Leaders Conference [1 1/2-DAY]
SEP 12-13, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – August 11]
- Begins with dinner on 9/11, ends with lunch on 9/13
This time in history marks the greatest creation of wealth the world has ever seen. This presents astonishing possibilities for fundraising. It’s our time to hone our skills, craft the right strategy and step into the arena with prayerful boldness as stewardship ministers of the gospel. Join this exciting journey of connecting God’s resources to His work at your institution. Build the bridges of blessing between those in whom God has entrusted resources with institutions raising up a new generation of spiritual leaders.
Academic Leaders Conference [1 1/2-DAY]
SEP 19-20, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – August 18]
- Begins with dinner on 9/18, ends with lunch on 9/20
Effective academic leadership from the CAO to department chairs and deans is necessary for a flourishing academic enterprise. This two-day conference designed for academic leaders will explore the diverse responsibilities and roles academic leaders and provide wise guidance for distinguished leadership. From faculty hiring, evaluation, development and transition to academic program assessment, management and delivery — review your skill set for academic leadership and grow.
Institutional Assessment Conference [2-DAY]
SEP 26-27, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – August 25]
- Sponsored By: WEAVE
An essential discipline of every mature institution is an effective system of assessment. This is not a one-time project on the institutional check list. It’s an ongoing process that tracks learning outcomes and demonstrates institutional effectiveness; in short, it is how an institution knows how well they’re delivering on their educational promise. An effective assessment system is the secret sauce of continuous quality improvement that informs budgeting and strategic planning. It’s simply indispensable for institutional excellence. Learn from distinguished leaders across higher education how you can build effective assessment into the warp and weave of your institution. Help your institution effectively assess what’s important and lead your institution toward excellence.
Enrollment Leaders Conference [1 1/2-DAY]
OCT 3-4, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – September 1]
- Sponsored By: NACCAP
- Begins with dinner on 10/2, ends with lunch on 10/4
While institutions come out of the pandemic, the pressure is on for enrollment leaders to figure out what their future enrollment will look like. What innovations that started in the pandemic will last? What must be re-captured? It’s a great time to refocus our energies and recalibrate our enrollment strategy. Now is the time to lead with what’s stood the test of time . . . and new ideas that are more effective than ever.
Presidents Conference [1 1/2-DAY]
OCT 17-18, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – September 15]
Sponsors: The Timothy Group & Brotherhood Mutual
- Begins with dinner on 10/16, ends with lunch on 10/18
What do effective presidents need to know and what practices must be consistently performed for an enduring and distinguished legacy? Gain key insights from veteran leaders that will sharpen your competency and expand your capacity to provide effective leadership in the president’s office. Designed for new and experienced presidents as well as leaders who aspire for future service, this conference is focused on executive skills, institutional oversight practices, risk management, and excellence in presidential professional and personal development.
Financial Leaders Conference [1 1/2-DAY]
OCT 31 – NOV 1, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – September 29]
Sponsored By: Brotherhood Mutual
- Begins with dinner on 10/30, ends with lunch on 11/1
During these days of high volatility in the higher education market, the prudent counsel of the CFO is more important than ever. It’s imperative for CFOs to assist the president, board and leadership team to manage the financial side of the house well. This conference is designed specifically for that task, to sharpen your grasp important financial management issues including HR, government compliance and risk assessment responsibilities. Welcome to the journey.
Student Development Leaders Conference [1 1/2-DAY]
NOV 7-8, 2023 [Early Bird Deadline – October 6]
- Begins with dinner on 11/6, ends with lunch on 11/8
Leading student life on a college campus has never been more challenging. The role has expanded with demands for new levels of legal risks, government compliance and relational nuances. This is our day to serve Christ as wise shepherds of the flock — caring for students with grace and truth. Join others in the journey of leadership growth and impact.
SPRING 2024
Online Education Conference [1 1/2-DAY]
MAR 19-20, 2024 [Early Bird Deadline – February 23]
- Begins with dinner on 3/18, ends with lunch on 3/20
Online education sustained many institutions through the pandemic. An opportunity is emerging on the other side of the pandemic to validate and in some cases to recast online education. What does excellence in online education look like? How does this impact marketing, recruiting, course design, delivery, learning assessment and program management? Consider best practices for online education from distinguished experts across ABHE and beyond.
Title IX Coordinator & Investigator Training Conference [1 1/2-DAY]
MAR 26-27, 2024 [Early Bird Deadline – February 23]
- Begins with dinner on 3/25, ends with lunch on 3/27
Being responsible for Title IX on your campus is a lonely responsibility with limited personnel and financial resources. Furthermore, there is tremendous burden to be compliant to federal expectations while safeguarding individuals and the institution. This Title IX training features personal and institutional assessments, an abundance of information to assist the Title IX beginner and compliment more experienced Title IX professionals.
Achieving Accreditation Standards [2-DAY]
MAY 21-22, 2024 [Early Bird Deadline – April 19]
Sponsored By: WEAVE
This conference provides an overview of all 11 ABHE Institutional Accreditation Standards, along with the 149 Essential Elements that must be met to satisfy each standard. The presentation-discussion format provides opportunity for participants to explore situations at their institutions and seek advice from the ABHE professional staff and senior evaluators on how to address those situations in the context of the standards. A self-assessment opportunity will be included to develop a working agenda for addressing areas that need improvement before hosting an evaluation team. This conference is beneficial to individuals who will have significant responsibilities in preparing their institutions for an evaluation team visit, whether reaffirmation, initial accreditation, or candidacy. Institutions are encouraged to bring their accreditation team/accreditation planning committee to make this a meaningful hands-on preparation for hosting a comprehensive evaluation team visit. The conference also serves as the required new applicant orientation for institutions granted applicant status in June/November 2023 or February 2024.
The Accreditation Journey [1 1/2-DAY]
JUN 18-19, 2024 [Early Bird Deadline – May 17]
Sponsored By: WEAVE
- Begins with dinner on 6/17, ends with lunch on 6/19
Designed for institutions and individuals interested in accreditation or just starting through the process. This 1-1/2 Day conference will be invaluable to individuals who have responsibility for accreditation initiatives and processes at their institutions. Institutions are encouraged to bring their accreditation teams to ensure broad understanding and shared commitment to the institutional responsibilities required for a successful accreditation journey.
Pricing
(Per Person; Per Conference)
VIRTUAL [1-1/2 DAY]
- Members: $150
- Non-Members: $250
- Members | Title IX Training: $300
- Non-Members | Title IX Training: $500
VIRTUAL [2-DAY]
- Members: $200
- Non-Members: $300
ON-SITE [1-1/2 DAY]
- Members: $400 ($350 – Early Bird)
- Members | Title IX Training: $500 ($450 – Early Bird)
- Non-Members: $600 ($550- Early Bird)
- Non-Members | Title IX Training: $700 ($650 – Early Bird)
ON-SITE [2-DAY]
- Members: $500 ($450 – Early Bird)
- Non-Members: $700 ($650 – Early Bird)
- Members | CBTE Conference: $650 ($600 – Early Bird)
- Non-Members | CBTE Conference: $850 ($800 – Early Bird)
VIRTUAL Pricing Includes:
- full engagement in conference program, including Q&A
- access to video recordings of presentations post-conference
- access to all conference resources
ON-SITE Pricing Includes:
- full engagement in conference program, including Q&A
- Networking/Fellowship with attendees & presenters
- access to video recordings of presentations post-conference
- two or three night’s lodging [based on conference length] at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn
- all conference meals & refreshments
- access to all conference resources
Location
All Conferences to be held at the Weber Center for Leadership Development
ABHE International Offices
5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130
Orlando, FL 32822
Contact
Darby Blanchard
Digital & Administrative Services Coordinator
407.207.0808 | conferences@abhe.org