MARCH 21-22, 2024 | WASHINGTON, DC
2024 National Conference
Making Higher Education Work for Life
The Coalition for Transformational Education’s National Conference is an opportunity to share and learn with others dedicated to improving higher education so that students who graduate from college do so with more than a degree alone, but with a sense of identity, purpose, agency, and wellbeing. Conference speakers include experts in flourishing, mental health, and higher education; college and university leaders; and Coalition members who will share the goals, challenges, and impact of their campus projects.
Thursday, March 21
Welcoming Remarks
Jack DeGioia, President of Georgetown University
Meeting Overview
Richard Miller (President emeritus of Olin College of Engineering) on the mission and goals of the Coalition.
University of Florida Quest Program Presentation and Discussion
Angela Lindner, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Florida.
Ignite Talks
Quick presentations by Coalition members featuring their projects, as well as advice for others interested in implementing and scaling similar projects. Featuring Arizona State University, Bates College, and University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Fireside Chat: How to Build Trust in Higher Education Through Wellbeing
Rick Miller, President emeritus of Olin College of Engineering, Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of The Aspen Institute and Clayton Spencer, President emerita of Bates College. Moderated by President Jack DeGioia.
Keynote Remarks, Agora, and Conversation
Corey Keyes, Professor of Sociology, Emory University College of Arts and Sciences.
Georgetown University Engelhard Program Presentation and Discussion
Joselyn Lewis, Director of Inclusive Pedagogy for the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship at Georgetown University and Nestory Ngolle, Student and member of the Engelhard Student Advisory Council, Georgetown University.
Ignite Talks
Quick presentations by Coalition members featuring their projects, as well as advice for others interested in implementing and scaling similar projects. Featuring: Bucknell University, University of Southern California and Washington University in Saint Louis.
Keynote Remarks and Conversation
Paul Tough, Author, Speaker, and Journalist, moderated by Rick Miller
Friday, March 22
The Astonishing Effect of Exercise on the Brain. Remarks, Agora, and Conversation
Wendy Suzuki, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, New York University
LearningWell Panel Presentation
Nicola Blake, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Thomas C. Katsouleas, President Emeritus of University of Connecticut, Mike Magee, President of Minerva University, and Samantha Smith, Director of Health Promotion at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, moderated by Marjorie Malpiede
Executive Presentation of Coalition for Transformational Education/Gallup Survey Results with a Spotlight on the University of Maine
Zachary Hrynowski, Senior Education Consultant at Gallup and John Volin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of the University of Maine
Paul ToughAcclaimed journalist and New York Times best-selling author |
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Wendy SuzukiDean of NYU’s College of Arts and Sciences and renowned expert in mental health and brain plasticity. |
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Corey KeyesPioneer in positive psychology, author and expert on flourishing and Professor of Sociology, Emory University College of Arts and Sciences |