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Ohio FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018 UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO 1 ACE WNO would like to extend a special thank you to our host, the University of Toledo, for providing the meeting spaces, sponsoring the opening reception, and executing the administrative details to bring the conference together. We also thank Higher Education Resources Services (HERS) for sponsoring the luncheon and The Ohio State University for covering the printing costs of the program books. @AceWomensNetworkOhio linkedin.com/groups?gid=2118155 @ACEWNO 2 Welcome 4 ACE WNO Executive Board & Awards 5 Conference Schedule 6-7 Concurrent Session Descriptions 8-9 Presidential Panel 10-11 Conference Presenters 12-15 Institutional Representatives 16-17 3 Welcome to our 20th annual American Council on Education Women’s Network-Ohio (ACE WNO) conference! This year’s theme, “Lifting as We Climb,” is a testimony to what we are doing every day for our membership and for those attending the conference. We can’t wait to experience the day with you to celebrate women’s leadership and career advancement in higher education. The mission of our organization is to improve the status of women on college and university campuses throughout Ohio and beyond. We know that this conference is a great opportunity to live out our mission. Although we have work to do to fully achieve our vision to move the needle towards more women in college presidencies, we are making strides every day to support and lift women Dr. Shanda Gore Dr. Robin Selzer into the highest levels of leadership. Thank you to the University of Toledo President Dr. Sharon Gaber and to University of Toledo campus community for hosting us. Thanks to you for attending the conference today, and for traveling near and far. We are grateful to our participating ACE Executive Council member and Union Institute and University President Dr. Karen Shuster Webb, the HERS organization for their sponsorship, The Ohio State University for underwriting the program book, the wonderful higher education presidents who are sharing their insights on the panel, colleagues who submitted proposals and those that are presenting their work during the concurrent sessions, and Dr. Narcissa Polonio for her breakout session concerning professional personal assessment, generational perspectives, and the search process. Congratulations to all of our award and scholarship recipients. We are proud to honor your hard work and achievements. Speaking of achievements, we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge ACE WNO’s accomplishments over the 2017-2018 year. This past year, we had a sold-out 2017 conference with 200 women at Xavier University; distributed 5 awards in the amount of $4,000; funded 3 Campus Conversation grants totaling $1,000, continued to grow our social media outlets on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter; re-energized our Institutional Representative outreach; and established a secure archival system to document our important organizational history. Finally, special thanks go out to the ACE WNO Executive Board, as well as the 2018 Conference Planning Committee and volunteers for devoting their time and resources. As you go through the conference day, please be sure to leverage the opportunity to network with other amazing women leaders. In solidarity, Dr. Robin Selzer and Dr. Shanda Gore, ACE WNO State Co-Chairs On behalf of The University of Toledo (UT), welcome to the 20th annual statewide conference of the ACE Women’s Network-Ohio. Sincere thanks for supporting its mission of improving the status of women in higher education. The University is honored to host this milestone conference which shares our vision of empowering women. As the 17th and first female president of UT, I’m proud to welcome you to our campus. One of 14 public research universities in Ohio, the University is comprised of 13 colleges and a teaching hospital – The University of Toledo Medical Center – and has more than 20,000 students representing 42 states and 84 countries. With nearly 300 academic programs from which to choose, nearly 38 percent of our graduates leave the University equipped with an Dr. Sharon Gaber advanced degree, such as a master’s, JD, MD or PhD. The breadth of our diversity and great depth of our offerings enrich the UT experience for our students, faculty, and staff, while also helping to ensure that everyone feels welcome and included. While you’re here, I invite you to take a moment today to enjoy our beautiful campus and share our Rocket pride! I want to commend the leaders of ACE Women’s Network-Ohio for all of the work they do in helping to identify and recognize outstanding female leaders, advance women’s careers, enable female leaders to network and mentor others, and support women to realize their full potential. Your participation in these efforts also is appreciated because, by working together, we most assuredly can improve opportunities for women in higher education... for this generation and the next. Thank you and best wishes to each of you for continued success! Sincerely, Dr. Sharon L. Gaber President, The University of Toledo 4 The ACE Women’s Network-Ohio is a network of women administrators, faculty, and staff from colleges and universities across the state that is dedicated to the professional advancement of women. Through representatives, conferences, workshops, and other resources, we are committed to improving the status of women on our campuses and throughout higher education. In doing so, we support the mission of the Inclusive Excellence Group and the American Council on Education. ACE WOMEN'S NETWORK-OHIO EXECUTIVE BOARD 2018-2019 Dr. Robin Selzer, State Co-Chair Dr. Shanda Gore, State Co-Chair University of Cincinnati University of Toledo Julia Acosta Dr. Rashmi Assudani Dr. Loleta B. Collins Wright State University Xavier University Edison State Community College Dr. Holly Craider Dr. Elena Foulis Carol Tonge Mack Cuyahoga Community College The Ohio State University University of Cincinnati Viva McCarver Dr. Denise McCory Dr. M. Geneva Murray Bowling Green State University Cuyahoga Community College Ohio University Dr. Angela Paprocki Kristine King Robbins Dr. Sandra Schroer University of Toledo Otterbein University Muskingum University Shannon Spencer Dr. JoAnna Williamson Ohio Northern University Franklin University ACE WNO 2018 AWARDS The ACE Women's Network-Ohio state-wide professional awards value individuals who have contributed to the advancement of women colleagues by effectively implementing one or more of the “IDEALS” described by the ACE Inclusive Excellence Group: Identifying women leaders; Developing their leadership abilities; Encouraging the use of those abilities; Advancing women’s careers; Linking women leaders to other women and to mentors; and Supporting women as they pursue their professional aspirations. EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP This award recognizes an outstanding woman leader who has made significant contributions to higher education in Ohio. This is the Network's highest external honor. The award winner should have served as a role model and leader to other women in the field of higher education through her demonstrated commitment to the leadership development and advancement of women on her campus and in the community. Margaret McKinley Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator University of Cincinnati PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS In an effort to provide women from Ohio institutions of higher education with the opportunity to gain leadership expertise, the Network has established scholarships to support participation at conferences or workshops, membership in professional organizations, and other opportunities for professional development. The awards are to be used to reimburse registration and/or travel expenses. Dr. Nicole M. Ausmer Sarah E. Lack Brittany Arthur Mellon Director of Student Activities and Associate Director of Development Assistant Professor, Division of Experience Leadership Development Annual Giving Based Learning and Career Education University of Cincinnati Ohio University University of Cincinnati 5 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018 The University of Toledo 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Ingman Room 2520 8:30 - 8:40 a.m. OPENING REMARKS Ingman Room 2520 Dr. Shanda Gore, State Co-Chair, ACE WNO Dr. Robin Selzer, State Co-Chair, ACE WNO Dr. Karen Schuster Webb, ACE WNO Executive Council Liaison 8:40 - 8:45 a.m. WELCOME Dr. Sharon Gaber President, University of Toledo 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. PRESIDENTIAL PANEL Dr. Marcia Ballinger, Lorain County Community College Dr. Sharon Gaber, University of Toledo (Moderator) Dr. Elizabeth Paul, Capital University Dr. Karen Schuster Webb, Union Institute and University Dr. Beverly Warren, Kent State University This distinguished panel of college and university presidents will share their thoughts and insights on the advancement of women in higher education as well as their own career trajectories. In addition, conversation will focus around the changing landscape of higher education and college and university leaders’ expectations regarding those changes and the skills required to be successful. It is the hope that the panel’s message will resonate with all attendees, be it graduate students aspiring to administrative or academic positions in higher education, emerging and mid-level administrators seeking to advance to the next level of administration, or senior leaders working their way toward presidencies. 10:00 - 10:10 a.m. BREAK 10:10 - 11:00 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS I Career Path Mapping: Becoming an Authentic Leader Room 2592 A "Madrina" Approach in the Creation of Transformative Space for Latinas in Higher Education Room 2582 "I Don't Shine If You Don't Shine": Feminist Leadership as Praxis Room 2584 Strengthening Leadership Capacity Through an Understanding of Valued Leader Traits Room 2591 6 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018 The University of Toledo 11:10 - 12:00 p.m. ACE WNO AWARDS Ingman Room 2520 12:00 - 12:45 p.m LUNCH Ingman Room 2520 Sponsored by HERS 12:45 - 1:30 p.m. SPEED NETWORKING Ingman Room 2520 1:30 - 2:20 p.m.