Through the Western Academic Leadership Forum (the Forum), academic leaders at bachelor's, master’s, and doctoral institutions and chief executives and chief academic officers for systems and state governing boards exchange ideas and information, share resources and expertise, and collaborate on regional initiatives. Through this collaborative network, these academic leaders build a stronger future for higher education in the West.

FORUM 2013 ANNUAL MEETING

Academic Leaders on the race track: taking advantage of the turns

April 24-26, 2013 | San Diego, CA
Hosted by: california state university system

Schedule at a Glance

Preliminary Program Print Version

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
1:00-4:30 pm	Executive Committee Meeting
6:00-8:30 pm	Dinner, Welcome and Keynote-- The Lumina Perspective: Higher Education in 2025

THURSDAY, APRIL 25 HYATT REGENCY MISSION BAY SPA AND MARINA
8:00-8:45 am	Breakfast
8:45-9:00 am	Welcome and Meeting Overview
9:00-10:00 am	The Online Revolution: Education for Everyone
10:00-10:15 am	Break
10:15-11:45 am	Thinking beyond the Credit Hour: A Conversation with Change Agents
11:45-Noon	Break
Noon-1:15 pm	Academic Leaders Toolkit Awards Luncheon
1:15-1:30 pm	Break
1:30-2:45 pm	Role of Assessment in Assuring Academic Quality
2:45-3:00 pm	Break
3:00-4:30 pm	Successful Leadership: Knowing How to Take the Turns
5:00 pm	Dinner on your own

FRIDAY, APRIL 26 HYATT REGENCY MISSION BAY SPA AND MARINA
8:00-9:15 am	Breakfast and Forum Annual Business Meeting
9:15-9:30 am	Break
9:30-10:15 am	Federal Update: What’s Ahead for States and Higher Education Institutions
10:15-10:30 am	Break
10:30-11:30 am	A CEO’s Perspective: Building a More Successful Pipeline
11:30-12:00 pm	Meeting Wrap-up and Adjournment