2002 Presidents Institute

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2002 Presidents Institute

January 4-7, 2002
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Fort Myers, Florida

Theme:
"Framing Conversations For The Future"

2002 PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE Theme
2002 New Presidents Workshop
Sponsors
Plenary and Keynote Speakers
Sessions
Comprehensive Campaigns Workshop
Spouses Program
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Conference Site Information
Awards Banquet
Trips
List of Participants

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Theme

Framing Conversations for the Future
In a time of significant institutional change, planning matters deeply. The presidential role is pivotal in any successful planning initiative, but the conversations must involve a wide-ranging community and many intersecting factors.

Financial considerations influence many of these discussions. This year’s Presidents Institute will address a number of the economic challenges faced by presidents. Among them…How can presidents budget strategically? In the current higher education marketplace, how should tuition-dependent colleges and universities use institutional financial aid (or tuition discounting) as an enrollment management tool? What are the evolving approaches to funding technological developments? What are the implications of growing competition for the adult-oriented, masters' level programs that often provide a critical revenue stream? Do we have a sufficient understanding of instructional costs? What fundraising opportunities are available?

In addition, a number of sessions will address changing institutional practices in planning, communication, and decision-making. Are current governance and decision-making structures able to render the effective and timely decisions colleges now require, given the pace of change, as well as extraordinary financial and enrollment challenges? How can institutions find and apply relevant information, given their broadening constituencies?

Plenary and Keynote Speakers

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Why the World Needs You: College Presidents as Leaders, Ellen C. Lagemann, President, The Spencer Foundation

PLENARY: Successful Planning: A Demonstration and Experiential, Kent John Chabotar, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer, Bowdoin College, Rodney Napier, President, The Napier Group

PLENARY: Strategic Budgeting, Kent John Chabotar, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer, Bowdoin College

CLOSING PLENARY: Learning to Thrive During the Next Depression, Michael S. McPherson, President, Macalester College, Morton O. Schapiro, President, Williams College

Sessions

President-to-President
At its core, the Presidents Institute is designed to provide multiple opportunities for presidents to share ideas with presidents of similar institutions. The formal program includes sessions led by presidents, not only to share effective institutional practices but also to discuss open-ended issues. In addition, the Institute builds into the schedule a variety of networking opportunities, such as dinners and recreation.

Individual Consultations
We will again assist in arranging opportunities for individuals to hold confidential conversations with various speakers and sponsors, including retirement planners from TIAA-CREF.

Annual Meeting
CIC’s annual membership business meeting takes place at the Presidents Institute on Sunday, January 6. The agenda this year will include a report on CIC’s strategic planning initiative.

Spouses Program

Presidential spouses are a heterogeneous group of individuals with a wide range of concerns. Some have full-time or part-time positions outside the home while others devote their full energies to the work of a presidential spouse. Developed by an advisory group of presidential spouses, the annual Spouses Program runs concurrently with the program for presidents and provides opportunities for spouses of presidents to share information and advice.

Conference Colleague Program: Spouses attending the Presidents Institute for the first time, both spouses of new presidents and first-time participants, may request a Conference Colleague (use Colleague request form on CIC’s website or call CIC’s office). The program matches a first-time participant with a more experienced participant, who will introduce him or her to colleagues, answer questions about the conference, and share information on the role of the presidential spouse. Colleagues will meet each other on Friday, January 4, at 4:00 p.m.

Program Elements:

Breakfast Seminar for Spouses of New Presidents, Nancy Shinn, Presidential Spouse, Berea College and John Howarth, presidential spouse, Pacific University

Welcome Breakfast a time for informal networking as well as introducing Conference Colleagues

How To Talk with Anyone, or You Too Could Be a Talk Show Host, Toby Baker, host of Toby Talk and presidential spouse at Ohio Northern University

Discussion Groups on planning campus commemorative events, raising children in the presidential house, following in the footsteps of a strong presidential spouse, working with the community, balancing personal and professional lives, entertaining for the college, working with the board of trustees, dual-career couples, and “working a room”

On-Site Chat Room: Because presidential spouses—like presidents—fill unique roles with no counterparts on their own campuses, the Spouses Program is providing opportunities for presidential spouses to confer with colleagues. A room for informal conversation among spouses will be available throughout the conference.

Male Presidential Spouses Reception, hosted by Stuart W. Showalter, Presidential Spouse, Goshen College

Traveling Mercies for the Long Haul, Serious and humorous insights into the mistakes made and lessons learned en route. Jan Carlberg, presidential spouse, Gordon College, and Dinah Taylor, presidential spouse, Cumberland College

Role of the Presidential Spouse in Fundraising, Learn about successful strategies presidential couples have used in fundraising. Lynne C. Joyce, leadership consultant and Presidential Spouse, Union College, and Darcy Orr, Presidential Spouse, Warren Wilson College

Spirit of a Woman, was written to inspire women to develop a strong and beautiful spirit as well as empower woment to dream, feel joy and know peace. Florence Anglin, Presidential Spouse, Trinity Christian College and author of The Spirit of a Woman's Heart.

Entertaining for your Campus, learn from experienced presidential spouses and from a caterer who has organized many campus events. Jane Schrum, Presidential Spouse, Southwestern University, and Margaret Benson, National Catering Consultant, Sodexho Campus Services.

Spousal Issues in Presidential Compensation, discussion will include matters such as compensation, tavel, non-university employment, and maintaining more than one home. Raymond D. Cotton, Vice President for Higher Education, ML Strategies, LLC

FISH: A Remarkable Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results, discuss how the ideas in this book apply to the lives of presidential spouses. Chris Burns-DiBiasio, Presidential Spouse, Wilmington College.

Introduction to Financial Planning, This session will provide an opportunity to develop a financial vocabulary, review considerations in selecting a mutual fund, and think about retirement issues. Neveen K. Malhotra, Associate Professor of Finance and Management, Eckerd College

Awards Reception and Banquet

Awardees
The Council of Independent Colleges will honor several leading educators and friends of private higher education at CIC’s annual Awards Banquet on Sunday, January 6.

Allen P. Splete Award for Outstanding Service
Patricia Willis, president, BellSouth Foundation

CIC Award for Philanthropy
The Bush Foundation
John and Constance Lane Vucurevich

Guests for Awards Banquet
If you would like to invite special guests—such as trustees, donors, alumni, or other friends—to join you at the Awards Reception and Banquet, please check the appropriate place on the registration form. Cost: $75 per guest, with a maximum of four guests per president. NOTE: Banquet charges for presidents and spouses who register for the Presidents Institute are included in the Institute registration fee. Separate charges for the banquet are incurred only if registrants elect to bring guests to the banquet.

Trips

Dolphin-Watch and Shelling Cruise ($37/person)
Saturday, January 5 – 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Cruise aboard the Sun-Princess and observe native birds and marine wildlife, including dolphins. San Carlos Bay and Pine Island Sound contain what is considered one of the largest year-round resident populations of Atlantic bottle-nosed dolphin in the world. Observe such birds as osprey, ibis, frigates, herons, and egrets, then cruise over to Cayo Costa Island, a quiet, unbridged barrier island, and stroll along the beach in search of shells (shell bag will be provided).

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Tram Tour ($40/person)
Saturday, January 5 – 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a guided tram tour of this 5,030-acre wildlife refuge. Named for 1920s Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and pioneer environmentalist Jay Norwood Darling, the refuge is home to numerous exotic birds, raccoons, otters, alligators, and other wildlife. The refuge features delightful footpaths, winding canoe trails, and a five-mile scenic drive, all of which are lush with seagrape, wax and salt myrtles, red mangrove, cabbage or sabal palms, and other native plant varieties. Note: Space is limited. Should this trip sell out, you will be notified upon receipt of your registration.

J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge Canoe Trip ($60/person)
Sunday, January 6 – 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Take a fully guided 2-hour canoe tour through the calm back bay waters. There will be three passengers per canoe, and your tour guide will provide interesting facts about the history of the area, as well as point out wildlife, plants, native birds, and fish along the way. This is a nature lover’s dream. No experience is necessary and all required safety equipment is supplied. Note: Space is limited. Should this trip sell out, you will be notified upon receipt of your registration.

Additional Activities

Golf: With more than 900 holes of golf at 56 courses, the Fort Myers area may have more golf per capita than any other place in the country. Several championship courses are located near the resort, as well as a premier golf course located on Sanibel Island. For help in scheduling your tee time, call the hotel and ask to speak with the Concierge.

Spa: Sanibel Harbour Resort has a world-renowned spa facility. Detailed information on the spa may be found at http://www.sanibel-resort.com/spa.html. Advance reservations for spa services are highly recommended to ensure availability.

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Thursday, January 3
Noon - 8:00 p.m., New Presidents Workshop

Friday, January 4
7:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., New Presidents Workshop
8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., CIC Board of Directors Meeting

PRESIDENTS INSTITUTE BEGINS

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Institute Registration
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Spouses Task Force Meeting
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Conference Colleagues Meet
5:00 p.m.- 6:15 p.m., Keynote Address and Welcome
6:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Welcoming Buffet Dinner and Hospitality
9:15 p.m. - 10:15 p.m., Sponsors Reception

Saturday, January 5
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Institute Registration
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast for Presidents, Speakers, and Sponsors
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., HBCU Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Individual Consultants
8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m., Spouses Welcome Breakfast
8:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m., Concurrent Sessions
9:45 p.m. - 10:00 a.m., Break
10:00 a.m.- 11:15 a.m., Concurrent sessions
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Spouses Discussion Groups and Box Lunch
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m., Break
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Box Lunch Roundtable Discussions
1:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m., Optional Trips
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Spouses Chat Room
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Plenary Session
5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Women Presidents Reception
5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Male Spouses Reception
6:30 p.m., Dine-Around Dinners
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Hospitality Room

Sunday, January 6
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Institute Registration
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast for Presidents, Speakers, and Sponsors
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast for Spouses
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Non-Member Presidents Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m., Ecumenical Church Service
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Individual Consultants
8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m., Annual Meeting of the CIC Membership
8:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m., Spouses Session
9:30 a.m.- 9:45 a.m., Break
9:45 a.m.- 11:00 a.m., Concurrent Sessions
10:30 a.m.- Noon, Spouses Sessions
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Break
11:30 a.m.- 12:45 p.m., Plenary Session
1:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., Optional trip
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Spouses Chat Room
5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Catholic Mass
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., Reception
7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Awards Banquet

Monday, January 7
7:00 a.m. - Noon, Institute Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., Continental Breakfast for Presidents, Speakers, and Sponsors
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Continental Breakfast for Spouses
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Individual Consultants
8:15 a.m.- 9:30 a.m., Spouses Sessions
8:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m., Concurrent sessions
9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Break
9:45 a.m.- 10:45 p.m., Concurrent Sessions
9:45 a.m.- 11:00 a.m., Spouses Sessions
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., Break
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Closing Plenary

Presidents Institute Ends

12:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m., Spouses Task Force Lunch and Planning Meeting for 2003

Special Focus workshop begins

1:00 p.m.- 1:45 p.m., Welcoming Lucheon
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., Plenary Sessions
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Plenary Sessions
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Dinner

Tuesday, January 8
7:30 a.m.- 8:15 p.m., Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m., Plenary Sessions
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Break
10:00 a.m. - Noon, Plenary Sessions

Special Focus workshop Ends

Conference Site Information

Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

17260 Harbour Pointe Drive

Fort Myers, FL 33908

Phone: (941) 466-4000

Fax: (941) 466-2150

Reservations: (800) 767-7777

Reservation cut-off date is December 5, 2001.
Room rate is $155.00 single/double. Check-in time is after 3:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

Please note that for those individuals traveling with their families or friends, the resort has 70 two-bedroom, two-bath, luxury condominiums available at a rate of $260 per night.

Airline Discount
CIC has arranged special airline discounts through US Airways. To make your reservations using the US Airways discount, call either US Airways directly at (877) 874-7687 or Carlton Edwards at Metro World Travel at (800) 633-8822. Please refer to Gold File #28122093.

Automobile Rental
CIC has arranged a discounted rate with the Hertz car rental agency for attendees choosing to rent automobiles during the 2002 Presidents Institute. To take advantage of the discount, you will need to call Hertz at (800) 654-2240 and give them the Presidents Institute meeting identification number, 022L0458. Discounted rates will be offered January 3-7, 2002.

Child Care and Activities
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa offers a program for children ages 5 – 12 called Kids’ Klub, which runs from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. The program is packed with fun-filled educational activities offering different themed adventures each day. Souvenirs, prizes, and lunch are included in the $24 daily fee. Weekend guests can check out the Kids’ Klub Dinner Theater, offered Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Movies, prizes, and dinner are included in the $15 nightly fee. To register, visit the Concierge by 9:00 a.m. for the daily program and by 4:00 p.m. for the Dinner Theater program.

Ground Transportation
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is located at 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908. The hotel is approximately 25 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers and 40 minutes from the Naples Airport.

Majestic Transportation charges $36 per vehicle (up to three passengers), plus $12 for each additional person from Fort Myers. From Naples the cost is $70 per vehicle (up to three passengers), plus $25 for each additional person. Reservations must be made in advance by calling (800) 833-4473.

Apple Transportation charges $37 per vehicle (up to three passengers), plus $10 for each additional person from Fort Myers. Reservations must be made in advance by calling (800) 852-7027.

Sanibel Taxi charges $35 per vehicle (up to three passengers), plus $10 for each additional person from Fort Myers. Reservations may be made in advance by calling (941) 472-4160.

General Information
Dress Policy. Casual resort wear is appropriate throughout the Institute. Business attire is suggested only for the Awards Banquet on Sunday, January 6.

Family and Guests. All daytime sessions during the Presidents Institute, including breakfast and lunch discussions, are restricted to registered attendees. You are welcome to purchase tickets for special guests and family members to join us for the opening night buffet and the awards reception and banquet. Tickets may be ordered on the enclosed registration form.

January 4-7, 2002 Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa Fort Myers, Florida

Additional Activities

January 4-7, 2002
Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Fort Myers, Florida