2020 changed the conversation around transformation.
How can higher education transform to inspire a new generation of learning, thinking, and imaginative invention? We can start by listening to those we serve and embracing the call for diverse learning and experiences to overcome the status quo. Today, Dr. Brendan Kelly, University of West Georgia President, joins Dr. Janet Pilcher to discuss the positive progress UWG has made despite a year of challenges, criticism, and anxiety. President Kelly shares the actions UWG is taking to position their institution for the future and his relentless commitment to making higher education better for the people we serve.
This episode addresses questions, such as:
- What are some of the biggest opportunities for higher education going forward?
- How can leaders in higher ed support their teams through the obstacles of transformation?
- What characteristics will define successful higher ed leaders in the future?
Consider joining us virtually at our DHP Higher Education Leadership Conference where President Kelly will be a keynote presenter.
Featured Episode Resources
STUDER EDUCATION | DHP HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Higher education faces a decade of tremendous change that will bring opportunities and challenges. This past year accelerated those changes. We invite you to join higher education colleagues from across the country to listen, discuss, learn and reflect on all that is happening and all the possibilities ahead.
AYP| NOW IS THE TIME TO BE BOLD AND COURAGEOUS
Conversations about the need for transformation in education aren’t new. However, this past year has demonstrated that transformation is possible – and at greater speeds than we ever realized. In this episode, President Harder discusses leadership, transformation, and the importance of integrity and excellence in higher education.
9P | LAUNCHING A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN
What does it take for an education organization to become a first-choice institution for students? Research, a choir of voices, and 6 variables to deliver maximum value to those we serve. In this video, Brendan B. Kelly, Ph.D., President of the University of West Georgia, reveals a new strategic plan to meet academic excellence in the 21st century.
Connect with Coaches and Guests
The challenges over the last year may have kept us at a physical distance, but we are here with you and we have other ways for you to connect with your leadership community. Our listeners can engage with our coaches and expert guests every week at virtual roundtable discussions and at our upcoming conferences.
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june 2023
12jun2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
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june 26, 2023 2:00 pmjuly 17, 2023 2:00 pmjuly 24, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 7, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
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Join a professional learning cohort with Huron Studer Education. Engage with role-alike colleagues to learn with a skilled coach about important topics for your
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Join a professional learning cohort with Huron Studer Education. Engage with role-alike colleagues to learn with a skilled coach about important topics for your development and your organization’s success. Join a quarterly session of just-in-time learning for the key challenges of those in your role, expand your leadership toolkit, and meet some dedicated colleagues along the way.
As you reflect on the 2022-2023 school year, what impact did your efforts have on the climate and culture of your district? How would you know? Learn with colleagues about effective ways to review and analyze data to know your impact.
Host: Amy Fowler
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(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
26jun2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 17, 2023 2:00 pmjuly 24, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 7, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
july 2023
17jul2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
july 24, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 7, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
24jul2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 7, 2023 2:00 pmaugust 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
august 2023
07aug2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
august 21, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
21aug2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 11, 2023 2:00 pmseptember 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
september 2023
11sep2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
september 25, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
25sep2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 9, 2023 2:00 pmoctober 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
october 2023
09oct2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 30, 2023 2:00 pmnovember 13, 2023 2:00 pm
30oct2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 13, 2023 2:00 pm
november 2023
13nov2:00 pm2:45 pmBook ClubHardwiring Excellence in Education
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in
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Join our exclusive book club and embark on a transformative journey into educational excellence. Discover practical strategies and insightful principles from Hardwiring Excellence in Education that will empower you to create a culture of excellence within your educational institution. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, gain new perspectives, and collaborate with like-minded educators dedicated to enhancing student outcomes. Together, let’s inspire change and make a lasting impact on the future of education.
Twice a Month on Mondays • 2-2:45 p.m. CT
Introduction: Hardwiring Excellence in Education • June 12
Chapter 1: Commit to Excellence • June 26
Chapter 2: Measures That Matter • July 17
Chapter 3: Build a Culture Around Service • July 24
Chapter 4: Develop Leaders to Develop People • Aug. 7
Chapter 5: Focus on Employee Engagement • Aug. 21
Chapter 6: Be Accountable • Sept. 11
Chapter 7: Align Behaviors with Goals and Values • Sept. 25
Chapter 8: Communicate at All Levels • Oct. 9
Chapter 9: Reward and Recognize Success • Oct. 30
Summary and Reflection • Nov. 13
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Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm CT