Associate/Assistant Deans Invited
Each Dean/Director is invited to bring one associate/assistant dean to the Fall Meeting as a way to familiarize these senior academic leaders with content and issues they will find useful as they assist their deans and improve education in their settings. A reduced rate is offered for this representative. All meeting sessions are open to associates/assistants who are particularly encouraged to attend the orientation session on Saturday late afternoon. Associate/assistant deans may register for the special Sunday morning meeting and program of the Organizational Leadership Network (OLN). Deans must be registered in order for their associate/assistant dean to attend.

Fall Semiannual Meeting

Saturday, October 18

Pre-Conference Sessions

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration

12:00-1:20 p.m.
Committee Meetings

1:30-3:00 p.m.
Special Session
Thinking About Faculty Workload
Consider the nature of workload; the issues and unique characteristics embedded in the concept of workload; and ideas for defining and quantifying faculty workload. Deans from varying types of schools offer observations and practical suggestions.
Panel: Janet Noles, PhD, Dean, Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing, Abilene, TX;
Harriet Feldman, PhD, Dean, Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY; Jean Bartels, PhD, Chair, School of Nursing, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA; and Karen Miller, PhD, Dean, School of Nursing, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS

3:00-3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30-5:00 p.m.
Special Session
Working on Workload
As a continuation of the previous session, join earlier speakers and colleagues from like-schools to more specifically examine workload issues, analysis, and calculation from the perspective of your own type of school. Bring workload formulae and issues to share in this interactive session.

Small/Liberal Arts Schools: Janet Noles, Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing, Abilene, TX;
Private Colleges/ Universities without an AHC: Harriet Feldman, Pace University, Pleasantville, NY;
Public Colleges/Universities without an AHC: Jean Bartels, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA; and
Academic Health Centers: Karen Miller, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS

5:10-6:00 p.m.
Orientation for New Members, New Deans, and Prospective Members
Sponsored by the Membership Committee

6:00-7:00 p.m.
State Grassroots Liaison (SGL) Orientation
Sponsored by the Government Affairs Committee
New and experienced SGLs are invited to this reception to learn more about their vital part in AACN’s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill. The Government Affairs Committee and staff will explain the new expanded SGL program, share successful grassroots strategies, and discuss how to strengthen connections with Members of Congress.

Sunday, October 19

Fall Semiannual Meeting

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Task Force Update

10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Like-Schools Informal Discussions
Join colleagues from like-schools to discuss issues of interest and importance to each group.

Small/Liberal Arts Schools
Academic Health Centers (AHC)
Private Colleges/Universities without an AHC
Public Colleges/Universities without an AHC

11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Exhibits open

12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own) and Visit Exhibits

1:30-3:00 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Program Session
Sustaining a Positive Environment for Nursing Faculty
Reflect on what constitutes a positive academic work environment and consider what deans can do to ensure that their work cultures attract and retain high quality nursing faculty.
Speaker: Mary Burgan, PhD, former Secretary General, American Association of University Professors and author of "Whatever Happened to the Faculty?: Drift and Decision in Higher Education"

3:00-3:30 p.m.
Break – Visit Exhibits

3:30-5:00 p.m.
Program Session
Sponsored by the Government Affairs Committee

5:00-5:30 p.m.
Break – Visit Exhibits

5:30-6:45 p.m.
John P. McGovern Award
Susan Hassmiller, PhD, Senior Program Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, NJ

6:45-7:30 p.m.
Reception and Exhibits
Cash Bar

Monday, October 20

7:00-8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:15-7:50 a.m.
Informal Discussion
Nursing Deans Who Administer Non-Nursing Programs
Join colleagues who also hold this unique leadership role to discuss issues of mutual interest.

8:00-9:00 a.m.
Like-Schools Reports
Issues Forum

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Business Meeting

1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Capitol Hill Visits (on your own)

Meetings with your federal legislators are a priority during AACN meetings. Although they may not occur on Monday afternoon during the allotted time, we encourage you to schedule congressional appointments in advance for your time in Washington. Legislative advocacy is an essential role of the dean, and the AACN Government Affairs staff stands ready to help you prepare for your Hill visit.

Tuesday, October 21

7:00-8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

7:15-7:50 a.m.
Informal Discussion
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars Program
Enjoy your continental breakfast and learn more about this grant-funded faculty development program in time for the November application deadline.

8:30-10:00 a.m.
Program Session
Developing Faculty and Leaders
What are challenges to developing faculty? What works? What can nursing leaders learn from other health professions and other disciplines? Learn from the observations of nurse academic leaders who also have experience at higher levels within the university as they offer suggestions about faculty and leader development.
Panel: Kathy Player, EdD, President, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ; E. Jane Martin, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W; and C. Fay Raines, PhD, Dean, College of Nursing, and former Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL

10:00-10:30 a.m.
Break

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Closing Program Session
Nursing Faculty Workplace Satisfaction
What factors contribute to workplace satisfaction and productivity of nurse faculty? Join a respected academic and researcher who has asked this question nationally with interesting results. Generate ideas aimed at improving the work climate in your own academic environment.
Speaker: Joanne Disch, PhD, Clinical Professor and Director, Katharine J Densford International Center for Nursing Leadership, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Organizational Leadership Network

Saturday, October 18

6:30 p.m.
Dinner at Filomena’s
A special menu has been selected. Join us for fun, fellowship, good food and networking!
Pre-registration required. Meet in hotel lobby at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 19

7:00-7:30 a.m.
Registration and Light Continental Breakfast

7:30-8:00 a.m.
Business Meeting

8:00-9:20 a.m.
Program Session
Best Practices for Balancing Faculty Productivity and Satisfaction
Deans representing a variety of schools share their candor and wisdom on best practices of creating a climate for high productivity and satisfaction in all dimensions of the academic role: teaching, practice, research, service.
Speakers: Kathleen Ann Long, PhD, Dean, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Jean Bartels, PhD, Chair, School of Nursing, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA; and Carolyn Yucha, PhD, Dean, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV

5:10-6:00 p.m. Orientation for New Members, New Deans, and Prospective Members Sponsored by the Membership Committee

Monday, October 20

1:00 p.m. Lunch and Capitol Hill Visits (on your own)

Tuesday, October 21

5:10-6:00 p.m.
Orientation for New Members, New Deans, and Prospective Members
Sponsored by the Membership Committee

1:00 p.m.
Lunch and Capitol Hill Visits (on your own)