Schedule of Events
Monday, July 9
All events take place at the College of Saint Benedict.
2-6 p.m.
Registration and Check-in
Gorecki Center, First Floor Lobby
5-6:15 p.m.
“Tornado” Social
Gorecki Center, Room 204
6:30-8 p.m.
Opening Plenary Session and Dinner
Gorecki Center, Room 204
Understanding the Current Narrative
- Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, Association of American Colleges and Universities
- Introduction by Dr. Mary Dana Hinton and Dr. Michael Hemesath, Conference Co-Hosts
What is the current narrative around higher education in general, and the liberal arts in particular? What are the implications for inclusion, institutional success, teaching and learning, and our economic model? How are we called to lead in this environment? Educators must frame and answer these urgent questions; otherwise, others will do it for us.
8-9 p.m.
Social Hour and Dessert Buffet
Gorecki Center, First Floor Lobby
Tuesday, July 10
Daytime events take place at the College of Saint Benedict.
Evening events take place at Saint John’s University.
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Hot Buffet Breakfast
Gorecki Center, Upper Lobby
Workshop One: 8:30-10:45 a.m.
Reframing the Narrative: Leadership Toward an Inclusive Curriculum
Gorecki Center, Room 204
8:30-9:15 a.m.
Plenary Remarks
- Dr. L. Lee Knefelkamp, Teachers College, Columbia University
- Introduction by Dr. Barb May, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University
How do we reframe the current narrative about teaching and learning in our institutions? Specifically, we will discuss efforts to make curricula more inclusive by decentering the curriculum and engaging in experiential learning and other high-impact practices; and, by making explicit the disciplinary links to employment and professional development.
9:15-10 a.m.
Models for Success
Dr. Buffy Smith, University of St. Thomas
10-10:45 a.m.
Facilitated Practice in Teams
Dr. Amy Hamlin, St. Catherine University
10:45-11 a.m.
Morning Break
Gorecki Center, Upper Lobby
Workshop Two: 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Reframing the Narrative: Leadership Toward Positive Outcomes for All Students
Gorecki Center, Room 204
11-11:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion
- Dr. Jillian Kinzie, Indiana University
- Dr. Tia Brown McNair, Association of American Colleges and Universities
- Mr. Noah Silverman, Interfaith Youth Core
- Moderated by Dr. Mary Dana Hinton, College of Saint Benedict
What structures, resources and people do we need in place to ensure the success of all students we serve in our sector? How do we ensure we are attentive to not only the transactional and professional crafting of our students, but that we are equally engaged in the transformational work demanded of us as we engage with, and are engaged by, our students?
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Buffet Lunch and Plenary Session
Saving the Liberal Arts Requires a Renaming Not a Reboot
- Mr. Brandon Busteed, Gallup
- Introduction by Dr. Kristen Hodge-Clark, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Extensive Gallup research points to a clear disconnect between the words “liberal arts” and their perceived value and meaning across key constituencies including prospective college students and the general public. Although the words are not well understood and do not resonate, the underlying pedagogy of liberal arts is as valuable and needed as it’s ever been. In studying the work and life outcomes of liberal arts graduates, there is a clear and contemporary value proposition to made for a liberal education, including, key insights for how to strengthen it in practice. But let’s not call it liberal arts!
1:30-2:45 p.m.
Models for Success and Practice in Teams
- Dr. Joretta Nelson, Credo
2:45-3 p.m.
Afternoon Break
Gorecki Center, Upper Lobby
Workshop Three: 3-5 p.m.
Reframing the Narrative: Leadership Toward a New Economic Model in Higher Education
Gorecki Center, Room 204
3-4 p.m.
Panel Discussion
- Dr. Lucie Lapovsky, Lapovsky Consulting
- Dr. Jay Simmons, Simpson College
- Dr. Nathan Grawe, Carleton College
- Moderated by Dr. Michael Hemesath, Saint John’s University
How do we address the current narrative regarding the broken economic model in higher education? What strategies can make our institutions both more accessible and sustainable? How do we lead toward financial sustainability in the face of the current narrative?
4-5 p.m.
Models for Success and Practice in Teams
- Mr. Jon McGee, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University
5-9:30 p.m.
Trasportation available to and from Saint John's University
Gorecki Center Bus Stop
6-7 p.m.
Dinner
Great Hall - Quadrangle
7-8 p.m.
Plenary Session
Stephen B. Humprey Auditorium
Creating a Globally Engaged Campus
- Dr. Adam Weinberg, Denison University
- Introduction by Mr. Paul Cerkvenik, Minnesota Private College Council
What does it mean to be a globally engaged campus? How might we imagine a more global liberal arts that educates and inspires a generation of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members with the capacity to work on complex problems that span diverse cultural perspectives? Dr. Weinberg will lay out a series of principles and early action steps to move campuses in this direction.
8-9 p.m.
Social Hour and Dessert Buffet
The Saint John's Bible Gallery, Alcuin Library
A special afterhours event featuring original folios from The Saint John’s Bible.
Wednesday, July 11
All events take place at College of Saint Benedict
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Hot Buffet Breakfast
Gorecki Center, Upper Lobby
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Plenary Session
Gorecki Center, Room 204
Late Bloomers and Liberal Arts
- Mr. Rich Karlgaard, Forbes
- Introduction by Mr. Amit Mrig, Academic Impressions
America's mania for early measurable achievement -- grades, SAT scores, the "right" college admission, the perfect first job -- is causing more harm to society and individuals than good. Forbes publisher and futurist Rich Karlgaard explains how this came to be, and why it runs counter to both science and deeper human truths. Karlgaard shares findings from his 2019 book, Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement.
Workshop Four: 9:45-11:30 a.m.
Reframing the Narrative: Leadership Toward a New Public Narrative
Gorecki Center, Room 204
9:45-10:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion
- Ms. Mary Brainerd, HealthPartners (retired)
- Dr. Randy Bass, Georgetown University
- Moderated by Ms. Mary Thompson, G100 Network
How do we dismantle the current negative narrative about higher education generally and the unique concerns on our individual campuses specifically? As we think through what is demanded of us on our campuses, in our regions and nationally, what is the story we would like to tell about our work and how our sector is constitutive to democracy and the American dream? How do we engage in and utilize design thinking to take back to our campuses what we have learned and prepare to lead toward success for all students?
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Models for Success and Practice in Teams
- Dr. Randy Bass, Georgetown University
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Buffet Lunch and Closing Plenary Session
Gorecki Center, Room 204
Higher Education and the Transformation of American Society: A 50-year Perspective
- Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Introduction by Dr. Mary Dana Hinton, College of Saint Benedict
- Concluding remarks by Dr. Mary Dana Hinton and Dr. Michael Hemesath, Conference Co-Hosts
A book signing with Dr. Hrabowski will follow his presentation.