Strengthening Your Institution by Discovering Your Best Self

Strengthening Your Institution by Discovering Your Best Self February 26-27, 2015 Madren Conference Center Clemson, SC

Thur Feb 26

8:30am – 2:00pm Registration Table (located in the hallway of the main lobby outside of Bell South Auditorium)

9:00am – 12:45pm Pre–Conference Session

(Bell South Auditorium) Institutional Representatives (IR) Workshop

For SCWHE Institutional Reps only; includes lunch for IRs

1:00pm – 2:15pm Welcome and Introduction –

Almeda Jacks, Interim V.P. for Student Affairs, Clemson

Dr. Terrie Smith, Academic Resource Manager, University of South Carolina

(Bell South Auditorium)

Enhancing Community Commitment to Your Institution: Public Relations

and Fund Raising

Dr. Sandra Jordan

Chancellor

University of SC-Aiken

2:15pm– 3:15pm Leadership Styles: Let the “b” Stand for Boss

(Bell South Auditorium) Diane Perpich and Sarah Winslow Women’s Studies Academic Department

Clemson

3:15pm – 3:30pm Networking Break (refreshments)

(outside of B.S.A.)

3:30pm – 4:30pm How to Present Your Best Self

(Bell South Auditorium) Amanda Cooper Fine Senior Lecturer, Marketing

Clemson

4:30pm – 5:30pm How to Be Your Best Self (Bell South Auditorium) Melanie Job Instructor Pilates/Yoga Clemson

Silent Auction located in Bell South Auditorium (browse and bid on your favorite items). Winning bids announced at 5:45pm.

6:30pm – 7:00pm Reception (complementary beer and wine)

(North Lobby)

7:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner

(Meeting rooms III&IV) Meal provided by Clemson Housing and Dining

8:00pm -9:30pm Dessert & Fashion Show- Sassy’s of Clemson, Networking

Friday Feb 27

6:30am --9:00am Full hot breakfast for overnight guests at Seasons by the Lake

8:00am – 9:00am Continental Breakfast

9:00am – 10:00am Financing Your Institution: Understanding the Numbers

 Sources of Revenue: Development and Government Funds

o Private Institutions

o Public Institutions  Following the Money Trail (i.e., budget lines)

 Restricted vs. Non-restricted Funds

Dr. Colleen Keith, President, Spartanburg Methodist College

Ms. Jacqueline DiMaggio, VP of Finance, Greenville Technical College

Ms. Mary Lou Merck, Vice Pres. of Finance and Admin., Furman

Moderator – Lisa Mangione

10:00am – 10:30 Break (Inn check out)

10:30-12:00pm How Government. Decisions Affect Higher Ed. (Bell South Auditorium) Mrs. Beth McInnis Bell Director, Clemson, Advocacy/Governmental Affairs in Columbia

` Concluding Remarks, Reflections, and Evaluations – Charlene Wages (or new president)

12:00- 1:00 p.m. Lunch (Bell South Auditorium) Farewell Barbara Kennedy Dixon Senior Athletic Director for Women Clemson