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Conference Highlights
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The popular Executive Development Series is
designed for new and aspiring deans as well as for faculty
members who want to improve their leadership skills for a
variety of positions within the nursing academic unit. The
conference emphasizes practical approaches to resolving issues
of concern, and offers opportunities for academic leaders
to think in new ways about both old and new challenges and
seek solutions with colleagues. EDS and Baccalaureate Conferences
are held consecutively so that the maximum number may participate
in both events.
Wednesday, November 30
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Registration and Light Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Opening Program Session
The Changing Academic Environment
Most academic leaders agree that today's higher education
environment bears little resemblance to when they were students.
Student characteristics are different, educational issues
have evolved, and expectations of faculty have changed. What
are the current issues in nursing higher education? How do
we ensure that nursing higher education remains relevant and
responsive to the academic institution and the communities
we serve? Join an experienced dean to reflect on these questions.
Speaker: Dolores Sands, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of
Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Program Session
Linear and Non-Linear Decision Making
Consider various decision-making methods that can be used
in the context of administrative and organizational decision
making in higher education. Examine the characteristics of
and differences between linear and non-linear decision making,
and the types of circumstances in which leaders might use
each. In discussion with colleagues, explore the dynamics
and characteristics of actual academic decisions.
Speaker: Michael Bleich, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC, Associate Dean
and Professor, Clinical and Community Affairs, School of Nursing,
University of Kansas and Executive Director/Chief Operating
Officer, KU HealthPartners, Inc., Kansas City, KS
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Program Session
Facilitating Adaptive Environments and Nimble Thinking
Academic environments sometimes seem to be changing faster
than the faculty working in them. How can we create an academic
culture in which thinking moves from reactive and customary
to responsive, flexible, and innovative? What strategies can
be used to encourage more traditionally thinking faculty to
disengage from lecture and other conventional approaches,
be more responsive to change, and engage in creative thinking
that can positively affect the entire school? Join colleagues
in this interactive session to develop strategies to better
use resources, overcome impediments to change, and "co-create"
an academic culture that meets the future needs of the profession.
Facilitators: Executive Development Series Subcommittee.
3:30-4:00 p.m.
Break
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Program Session
$trategizing for Fi$cal Succe$$
Our academic institutions are funded in a variety of ways
and often receive and manage resources very differently. Academic
financial planning can range from daily operational decision
making that keeps the nursing academic unit solvent, to taking
advantage of unexpected and unbudgeted opportunities, to complex
strategic planning that considers nursing in the context of
the larger institution for years to come. Often considered
a staid process, how can the budget and budgeting instead
be flexible and responsive? Learn practical strategies from
academic leaders who are experienced in resource management
from a variety of perspectives.
Speakers: Maureen Keefe, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean, College of
Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT and Phyllis
Horns, DSN, RN, FAAN, Dean, School of Nursing, East Carolina
University, Greenville, NC.
Thursday, December 1
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Program Session
Leading by Example: The Art of Mentoring
Explore mentoring as a valuable approach to leadership and
faculty development with a respected academic leader and author.
Although we often read about mentoring and hear it referred
to as a useful strategy, many nurse educators have not had
the benefit of being mentored or the privilege of mentoring
others. As the faculty shortage deepens and we increasingly
need to develop both faculty and academic leaders, consider
approaches that work, and share successful strategies with
colleagues.
Speaker: Roberta Olson, PhD, RN, Dean, College of Nursing,
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD;Member, Board
of Directors, American Association of Colleges of Nursing;
and co-editor of The Mentor Connection in Nursing.
9:30-10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Closing Program Session
Career Development: What They Didn't Teach You in Graduate
School
This highly interactive session focuses on the power of aligning
personal and professional goals and priorities with one's
vision and values. Take away proven approaches for advancing
your career while also developing your faculty and raising
the overall level of leadership and productivity in your own
setting. Learn strategies for making
significant strides in building and leveraging external collaborations
to assure your success.
Speakers: Harriett Nezer, PhD, Founder and Principal, and
Maureen A. McNamara, MBA, Principal, Metamorphosis Consulting,
LLC
General Information
Join AACN in Chicago, IL for the opportunity
to participate in a variety of enriching sessions and events.
The Executive Development Series is once again offered in
conjunction with the Baccalaureate Education Conference to
allow faculty to take advantage of this excellent leadership
opportunity. Attendees will receive a significant savings
in registration fees for attending both events.
Registration
The registration fee for each conference is $389 for members/
$439 for non-members. The deadline for early registration
is November 9, 2005. The registration fee after November 9
is $459 for members/ $509 for non-members. For AACN member
schools, there is a $30 discount for each additional registrant
from the same school. Graduate students who are preparing
for faculty roles are encouraged to attend and may register
for the Baccalaureate Education Conference at the reduced
rate of $339. Please note that those registrants attending
both the Executive Development Series and the Baccalaureate
Education conference will receive a savings of $80 on the
total cost of registration. Email messages confirming registration
will be sent to all participants.
Register online at https://www.aacn.nche.edu/Registration/registration.asp.
Click here for a
registration form that you may print, complete, and submit
to AACN with payment. AACN's fax number is 202-785-8320.
Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Chicago,
151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL. Located just off Michigan
Avenue in the heart of the Magnificent Mile, the Hyatt Regency
Chicago hotel connects you to music, art, entertainment and
the nightlife of Chicago. The hotel is just steps away from
Millennium & Grant Park, the theater and business districts,
museums, and cultural attractions of the Chicago Loop.
Please note: The AACN room block at the
Hyatt Regency Chicago is completely sold out. AACN suggests
that you contact the following hotels that may have availability.
Transportation
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located approximately
18 miles from the hotel. A taxi between there and downtown
Chicago runs approximately $35- $40. The Continental Airport
Express has shuttle departures every few minutes and costs
approximately $17.50. Shuttles leave O'Hare airport for all
downtown hotels every few minutes from terminals 1E, 3E, 2D
and 5E. Reservations are not necessary from airport to hotel,
but are required for return to the airport.
Midway Airport (MDW) is approximately
12 miles from the hotel. The Continental Airport Express van
leaves Midway going to all hotels in downtown Chicago every
few minutes. Tickets can be purchased at the Continental Airport
Express ticket counter located at door 3 lower level straight
across from baggage claim.
Continuing Education
Continuing education contact hours will be provided by the
American Association of Colleges of Nursing to all conference
participants at no additional cost. CE Certificates will be
provided in your conference packet.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Registrations that are cancelled up to one week before the
meeting will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations
received with less than one week's notice will be refunded
minus a $150 administrative fee. There will be no refunds
for no-shows.
AACN reserves the right to cancel this conference
and any group activity that does not meet minimal group requirements.
Non-refundable airline tickets are the responsibility of the
registrant.
Additional Information
For more information contact AACN, One Dupont Circle, Suite
530, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 463-6930. If you require
any special access in order to take part in this meeting,
please contact Shana Cohen at AACN or by e-mail at scohen@aacn.nche.edu.
Information about this and other AACN conferences
is available at the AACN Web site, www.aacn.nche.edu/conferences.
Executive Development Series Subcommittee
Mary Beth Mathews, University of Hartford (Chair)
Michael Bleich, University of Kansas
Susan Gunby, Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer
University
Eleanor Howell, Creighton University
Dayle Joseph, University of Rhode Island
John Lantz, University of San Francisco
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